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* Patch goes live January 1, 2026 at 09:00 UTC with no server downtime. * Chrono-Rush event runs Jan 1–16, 2026: earn unlimited Chrono Tokens to catch up on the Luxury Battle Pass. * New store bundles (Lady Loki, Human Torch Jack of Hearts, emotes) available Jan 2; Van Dyne and
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• PS Plus Essential members can claim Need for Speed Unbound, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper from Jan. 6–Feb. 2. • Need for Speed Unbound (EA) brings street racing and a Heat system; Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is THQ Nordic’s 2024 remaster; Core Keeper offers cozy-survival mining and crafting. • December’
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* Readers submitted their votes for Eurogamer’s top 50 games of 2025, producing a wide-ranging list across AAA and indie titles. * The readers’ winner scored more points than the No.2 and No.3 entries combined, a decisive margin noted in the tally. * Standouts include Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Elden
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• GTA 6's November 19 release is the year's biggest wild card — delays remain possible. • Major 2026 launches include Resident Evil Requiem, Saros, Wolverine and Fable. • RAM shortages driven by AI data-centers could push hardware costs up, affecting consoles. • Generative AI debates and EA's $55bn
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• Key Takeaways: * 2025 delivered a diverse slate: roguelikes, narrative RPGs, platformers, and experimental indie hits. * Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the Game of the Year for its storytelling, score, and character ensemble. * Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Absolum refreshed roguelike and beat ’em up design. * South of Midnight and
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* Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD Projekt and GOG.com, has purchased 100% of GOG.com from CD Projekt. * CD Projekt says the sale lets it focus on an “ambitious development roadmap” for its franchises. * Kiciński vows to preserve GOG’s DRM-free mission of making classic PC games playable on modern
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* Key Takeaways * Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto VI lands Nov 19, 2026, starring Lucia and Jason in a Floridian setting. * Capcom returns with Resident Evil Requiem (Feb 27) featuring Grace and Leon S. Kennedy. * IO Interactive brings Bond back in 007 First Light (May 27); Housemarque’s Saros arrives April
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* Warhammer 40k: Dark Heresy, Trails in the Sky 2, Slay the Spire 2 and Fire Emblem lead a crowded 2026 slate. * Indies like The Severed Gods, Mewgenics and Aether & Iron offer bold mechanics and demos now. * Expect sequels, remakes and early-access launches: Solasta II, Alder Forge 2 and Total
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• Key takeaways: • GOG has been acquired by CD Projekt co-founder Michał Kiciński for about $25 million. • The storefront stays DRM-free; customer libraries, offline installers and ownership remain unchanged. • CD Projekt and GOG will continue commercial ties — future CD Projekt games are planned for GOG. What happened GOG, the DRM-free storefront
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* Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD PROJEKT, has purchased 100% of GOG for PLN 90.7 million. * GOG will continue to operate independently and preserve its DRM‑free philosophy. * CD PROJEKT and GOG signed a distribution agreement to release future CD PROJEKT RED titles on GOG. * The acquisition is fully financed
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• Key Takeaways: * Ubisoft reopened Rainbow Six Siege servers after a Marketplace-related breach that awarded some players billions in credits and rare skins. * The company says the transaction rollback is complete, but the in-game Marketplace remains closed while checks continue. * Ubisoft confirmed no automatic bans for players who spent hacked credits,
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* Key Takeaways: * Rock Paper Shotgun hardware editor James Archer shared a short list of 2025 "bonus" picks that missed the main Advent Calendar votes. * It Has My Face (NightByte Games/Behaviour Interactive) gets singled out for its tense, player-vs-crowd stealth and oddball assassination hooks. * Other honorable mentions include