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* Key Takeaways: * 2026 brings major AAA sequels and remakes: Grand Theft Auto 6, Marvel’s Wolverine, Resident Evil Requiem, and Halo: Campaign Evolved. * Big studios returning: Rockstar, Insomniac, Capcom, Bungie, FromSoftware, and Housemarque all have high-profile releases. * Expect a mix of remakes, new franchises, and bold indie experiments across genres
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• Key Takeaways: * A public legal battle between Rockstar and unionised GTA 6 developers will spotlight studio culture and working conditions. * The proposed Saudi-led acquisition of EA, with large debt attached, raises governance, content and layoff risks for studios such as BioWare. * Generative AI demand is squeezing RAM supply and raising
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* Log in to Halo Infinite anytime in 2026 to claim a free Silver Anniversary customization bundle. * The bundle includes armor and vehicle coatings, weapon skins, nameplates, and a weapon charm. * Claim the bundle before December 31, 2026 and share memories with #Halo25Together for anniversary features. What you get with the
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* Key Takeaways * Carolyn Petit’s 2025 list prizes games that take creative risks over frictionless, mass-appeal design. * Shadow Labyrinth (Bandai Namco) tops the list for its strange, discovery-driven Metroidvania world. * Other highlights: Blippo+ and Despelote for narrative invention; Terminator 2D: No Fate and Absolum for mechanical excellence. Why these games
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* Key Takeaways: * Code Vein 2 (Jan 30) brings vampire action and an exploration motorcycle; Bandai Namco leads the sequel push. * Code Violet (Jan 10) is a Dino Crisis–inspired, PS5-only action-horror from TeamKill Media. * Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven (Jan 22) is the biggest paid expansion with new systems, dungeons,
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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