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Baldur's Gate 3's 2025 Update Will Be Its Final Major Patch: I'll believe it when we see it.
thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-patch-8-larian-studios-confirms-final-major-update-working-on-new-game/
Baldur's Gate 3 Adding Photo Mode and Subclasses in 2025: Baldur's Gate 3 is getting a surprise content injection in 2025, with 12 new subclasses ...
dualshockers.com/baldurs-gate-3-adding-new-subclasses-photo-mode-crossplay-in-2025/
Baldur’s Gate 3 has yet another big patch on the way: Larian Studios has announced it is planning to release Patch 8 in 2025 that will add a photo mode ...
theverge.com/2024/11/27/24307746/baldurs-gate-3-patch-8-cross-play-photo-mode
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8, Due Out in 2025, Adds 12 New Subclasses and Loads More - IGN
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Larian is adding 12 new subclasses, photo mode, cross-play and more to Baldur's Gate 3
neowin.net/news/larian-is-adding-12-new-subclasses-photo-mode-cross-play-and-more-to-baldurs-gate-3/
Baldur's Gate 3 getting new subclasses, cross-play, and more next year: Larian would like you to know it's still not done with Baldur's Gate 3 ...
eurogamer.net/baldurs-gate-3-is-getting-new-subclasses-cross-play-and-more-next-year
Everything Coming In Baldur’s Gate 3’s Eighth Big Patch: Larian Studios is adding crossplay, photo mode, and new subclasses to the RPG next year
kotaku.com/baldurs-gate-3-patch-8-cross-play-photo-mode-date-1851709476
Baldur’s Gate 3 getting yet another gargantuan update in 2025: Larian Studios announces Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate, which will add cross-play, photo mode ...
polygon.com/news/486378/baldurs-gate-3-update-patch-8-crossplay-photo-mode-subclass-larian-studios
Baldur’s Gate 3 will add new subclasses and crossplay in huge update: Baldur's Gate 3's next big patch is on the way, and it will add new subclasses ...
digitaltrends.com/gaming/baldurs-gate-3-patch-8-subclasses-photo-mode/
Baldur's Gate 3 Gets Even Better in 2025 with Patch 8, Bringing Cross-Play, New Subclasses, Photo Mode
pushsquare.com/news/2024/11/baldurs-gate-3-gets-even-better-in-2025-with-patch-8-bringing-cross-play-new-subclasses-photo-mode
Role-playing game with monster graphics: This RPG shines in 4K with 120 FPS: A long-awaited role-playing game has finally found its way onto the PC - | and ...
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Switch 2 Will Be Backwards Compatible With Physical And Digital 'Switch 1' Games: Cart in the right place
nintendolife.com/news/2025/01/switch-2-will-be-backwards-compatible-with-physical-and-digital-switch-1-games
Quick Glance: Registration for Nintendo Switch 2 Events Starts Soon
- Nintendo fans can soon register for hands-on events featuring the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Registration opens on January 17 and closes on January 26.
- Events are set to occur in New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas, with additional international locations planned.
- Mario Kart 9 is likely to be playable, and the official release of the Switch 2 may follow these events.
SEGA files new trademark for Ecco The Dolphin franchise: The cult 90s game Ecco the Dolphin from SEGA which graced the popular Mega Drive console could be making ...
mynintendonews.com/2025/01/14/sega-files-new-trademark-for-ecco-the-dolphin-franchise/
FTC says Genshin Impact 'deceived children' and orders its publisher to pay a $20 million fine and stop selling loot boxes to kids
pcgamer.com/games/rpg/ftc-says-genshin-impact-deceived-children-and-orders-its-publisher-to-pay-a-usd20-million-fine-and-stop-selling-loot-boxes-to-kids/
Hideo Kojima is 'tired' while crunching on Death Stranding 2 and wonders how long he'll be able to keep making games: 'Every day feels like I'm racing against ...
pcgamer.com/games/hideo-kojima-is-tired-while-crunching-on-death-stranding-2-and-wonders-how-long-hell-be-able-to-keep-making-games-every-day-feels-like-im-racing-against-the-clock/
Former Starfield lead quest designer says we're seeing a 'resurgence of short games' because people are 'becoming fatigued' with 100-hour monsters
pcgamer.com/games/rpg/former-starfield-lead-quest-designer-says-were-seeing-a-resurgence-of-short-games-because-people-are-becoming-fatigued-with-100-hour-monsters/
Quick Glance: Short Games Are Gaining Popularity
- Will Shen, former lead quest designer of Starfield, notes that many players are becoming fatigued with lengthy games.
- He observes a trend towards shorter games, as many players do not finish lengthy titles.
- He highlights the indie horror game Mouthwashing, which has fostered a dedicated community due to its brevity.
- Despite the rise of shorter games, the market for large, open-world games remains strong as many players stick to their favorites.
Baldur’s Gate 3 devs officially shift “full attention” to their next game as CEO teases “the story ain’t over”
videogamer.com/news/baldurs-gate-3-devs-shift-full-attention-to-their-next-game/
Kamiya is furious with Switch 2 leakers: Former Platinum Games producer Hideki Kamiya has taken to X to rant about the Nintendo Switch 2 leakers who spoiled ...
mynintendonews.com/2025/01/16/kamiya-is-furious-with-switch-2-leakers/
GTA 5 mod recreating GTA 4's map nuked after 6 years of work because people noticed, and Rockstar insisted on a 'friendly takedown', if you know what I mean
pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/gta-5-mod-recreating-gta-4s-map-nuked-after-6-years-of-work-because-people-noticed-and-rockstar-insisted-on-a-friendly-takedown-if-you-know-what-i-mean/
Former Witcher and Cyberpunk devs unite to create The Blood of Dawnwalker: Rebel Wolves, a studio made up of former Witcher and Cyberpunk developers ...
digitaltrends.com/gaming/former-witcher-cyberpunk-devs-unite-create-blood-of-dawnwalker/
Marvel Rivals devs promise a new hero every month-and-a-half to “keep everyone excited”
videogamer.com/news/marvel-rivals-devs-promise-a-new-hero-every-month-and-a-half/
Doom ported to a standalone Microsoft Word document — plays well but there's no sound
tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/doom-ported-to-a-standalone-microsoft-word-document-plays-well-but-theres-no-sound
Activision Hasn't Helped Microsoft Grow Xbox Game Pass, Says Report: A new report shows that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard hasn't been as ...
newsweek.com/entertainment/activision-hasnt-helped-microsoft-grow-xbox-game-pass-says-report-2015392
Live Looter ‘The First Descendant’ Has Lost 96% Of Its Playerbase In Six Months: The First Descendant has lost a huge amount of its playerbase which is not what ...
forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/01/14/live-looter-the-first-descendant-has-lost-96-of-its-playerbase-in-six-months/
Elon Musk and Asmongold are beefing over who the best gamer really is, and no matter who wins, we lose
pcgamer.com/games/elon-musk-and-asmongold-are-beefing-over-who-the-best-gamer-really-is-and-no-matter-who-wins-we-lose/
League Of Legends' Newest Update Seemingly Makes Free-To-Play Harder: Pay with your money or your time.
thegamer.com/league-of-legends-lol-player-estimates-it-takes-882-hours-to-unlock-new-champion/
NVIDIA's AI NPCs are a nightmare
engadget.com/gaming/pc/nvidias-ai-npcs-are-a-nightmare-140313701.html
Dragon Age: The Veilguard game director departs BioWare after 18 years at EA after an offer to build a new RPG she 'couldn't turn down'
pcgamer.com/games/dragon-age/dragon-age-the-veilguard-game-director-reportedly-departs-bioware-after-18-years-at-ea/
After the catastrophe of Concord Sony is reportedly cancelling other projects including a God of War live service game
pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/after-the-catastrophe-of-concord-sony-is-reportedly-cancelling-other-projects-including-a-god-of-war-live-service-game/
Gamers are accusing Elon Musk of cheating at popular video games by allegedly turning to loopholes and hiring better users to play for him
fortune.com/2025/01/09/elon-musk-diablo-path-of-exile-loopholes-hiring-players-accusations/
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows now releases March 20, 2025.
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Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) auf X: Assassin’s Creed Shadows now releases March 20, 2025.
x.com/assassinscreed/status/1877400048314528126
Quick Glance: Assassin’s Creed Shadows Delayed Again to March 20
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been delayed again, now set for March 20.
- Developers are using the extra time to polish the game based on player feedback.
- Ubisoft may be preparing for a sale, which could influence the delay.
- This postponement may help ensure the game performs better at launch.
'The team wants every kind of player to enjoy the game': Marvel Rivals director wants to foster a competitive scene, but not at the expense of fun
pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/the-team-wants-every-kind-of-player-to-enjoy-the-game-marvel-rivals-director-wants-to-foster-a-competitive-scene-but-not-at-the-expense-of-fun/
Visionary filmmaker David Lynch, whose influence can be felt throughout games, has died
pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/visionary-filmmaker-david-lynch-whose-influence-can-be-felt-throughout-games-has-died/
Quick Glance: David Lynch: Master of American Surrealism
- David Lynch uniquely interprets the American Dream, revealing the tension between safety and danger.
- He blends experimental film traditions with mainstream elements, creating a body of work that encompasses both conventional and avant-garde narratives.
- His influence extends from films like 'Eraserhead' and 'Mulholland Drive' to 'Twin Peaks', which anticipated the rise of high-quality television.
- Lynch's works reflect a profound engagement with American identity and the hidden depths of society.
Review: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Switch) - Aping A Retro Classic: That's what you get for not hailing to the chimp
nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/donkey-kong-country-returns-hd
NetEase kills Marvel Rivals mods as custom skins are hunted down in Season 1 update
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GOG.COM (@GOGcom) auf X: Our Video Game Preservation efforts continue!
We’re thrilled to announce that today we've joined the European Federation of Game ...
twitter.com/GOGcom/status/1879174171986366566
Splash Damage cancels Transformers: Reactivate, says roles "at risk of redundancy"
eurogamer.net/splash-damage-cancels-transformers-reactivate-says-roles-at-risk-of-redundancy
God of War Live Service Game Has Been Canceled, Together With Bend Studio’s Next Project
wccftech.com/god-of-war-live-service-canceled/
Collectible card game Marvel Snap has been banned in the US alongside TikTok, but its dev says it 'isn't going anywhere'
pcgamer.com/games/card-games/collectible-card-game-marvel-snap-has-been-banned-in-the-us-alongside-tiktok-but-its-dev-says-it-isnt-going-anywhere/
Switch 2 Mario Kart has new Donkey Kong design: At long last, Nintendo has finally announced their next console. It is officially called the Nintendo Switch 2 ...
mynintendonews.com/2025/01/16/switch-2-mario-kart-has-new-donkey-kong-design/
Sony Cancels Two More PlayStation Projects: The company told subsidiaries Bend and Bluepoint it will work with them to determine their next steps and minimize ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-16/sony-cancels-two-more-playstation-projects
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Anniversary: Resident Evil 4, One Of The Greatest Games Ever Made, Turns 20: "2005... I'll never forget it"
nintendolife.com/news/2025/01/anniversary-resident-evil-4-one-of-the-greatest-games-ever-made-turns-20
Microsoft to lay off unknown number of staff: Microsoft has announced another round of layoffs, affecting staff in its gaming, security, and sales divisions.
gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-to-lay-off-unknown-number-of-staff
Quick Glance: BP Plans Job Cuts to Slash Costs
- BP will reduce approximately 4,700 jobs, representing over 5% of its workforce.
- The cuts will mainly impact office staff, while 6,000 employees at petrol stations will remain unaffected.
- CEO Murray Auchincloss aims for $2 billion in savings by 2026 and has halted or paused 30 projects.
- The strategy focuses on enhancing digital capabilities and improving competitiveness during the energy transition.
Terraria creator jokes that the 1.4.5 update may not be the last one after all: 'Terraria will never die as long as there is one last final update'
pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/terraria-creator-jokes-that-the-1-4-5-update-may-not-be-the-last-one-after-all-terraria-will-never-die-as-long-as-there-is-one-last-final-update/
Could Pricing Grand Theft Auto 6 At $100 Help Save The Game Industry?: The price of games has barely budged in the last two decades
kotaku.com/gta-6-price-video-game-industry-state-of-release-date-1851740553
Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test 2 Set For February: Monster Hunter Wilds will have its Open Beta Test 2 in February on all platforms and will feature ...
dualshockers.com/monster-hunter-wilds-open-beta-test-2-february/
Suicide Squad's Ending Confirms The Justice League Were Just Clones: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's true ending has been revealed ...
thegamer.com/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-ending-confirms-dead-heroes-clones/
Starfield could have had decapitations, but the helmets got in the way: In an alternate timeline, Starfield could have been a much gorier game than the one we ...
eurogamer.net/starfield-could-have-had-decapitations-but-the-helmets-got-in-the-way
Percy_Verence, Elon Musk's infamous Path of Exile 2 hardcore character, dead at level 97
pcgamer.com/games/rpg/percy-verence-elon-musks-infamous-path-of-exile-2-hardcore-character-dead-at-level-97/
Sony Signals Single-Player Only The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC Requires a PSN Account 3 Months Ahead of Launch - IGN
ign.com/articles/sony-signals-single-player-only-the-last-of-us-part-2-remastered-on-pc-requires-a-psn-account-3-months-ahead-of-launch
Negotiations over AI are still holding up video game development - Mass Effect's Jennifer Hale explains why
eurogamer.net/negotiations-over-ai-are-still-holding-up-video-game-development-mass-effects-jennifer-hale-explains-why
PlayStation Cancels Two Unannounced Live-Service Games - IGN: Sony confirms that it has canceled two unannounced live-service games that were in development at ...
ign.com/articles/playstation-cancels-two-unannounced-live-service-games
Minecraft creator Notch says that he 'basically announced minecraft 2' with a Twitter poll and a commitment to making a spiritual successor
pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/minecraft-creator-notch-says-that-he-basically-announced-minecraft-2-with-a-twitter-poll-and-a-commitment-to-making-a-spiritual-successor/
Nintendo's best Zelda soundtrack added to music app: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker has today had its soundtrack added to the Nintendo Music app.
eurogamer.net/nintendos-best-zelda-soundtrack-added-to-music-app
Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion's rumoured Unreal Engine remake has a new take on stealth, stamina and blocking, say rumours
rockpapershotgun.com/elder-scrolls-4-oblivions-rumoured-unreal-engine-remake-has-a-new-take-on-stealth-stamina-and-blocking-say-rumours
Chris Roberts sallies forth to declare 'we are closer than ever to realizing a dream many have said is impossible' with Star Citizen ...
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It's Official, Baldur's Gate 3 Is The New Skyrim: We're gonna be talking about this game for a decade and more.
thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-is-the-new-skyrim/
Full Until Dawn film trailer shows plenty of gruesome deaths: Sony Pictures has released the first full trailer for its Until Dawn horror film.
eurogamer.net/full-until-dawn-film-trailer-shows-plenty-of-gruesome-deaths
Did Elon Musk Pay a Gamer to Level a Character Up, Then Accidentally Kill It Permanently Due to Incompetence?
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Star Wars Outlaws Reportedly Sold Less Than Jedi: Survivor In 2024: In Europe, Outlaws was the 47th best-selling game in 2024, a far cry from what Ubisoft ...
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Obsidian vet Josh Sawyer says that while 'it's not that important' if players never finish an RPG—after all, who finishes Skyrim—'we can kind of chill out' on ...
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Helldivers 2 director decides to kick off 2025 by wading into a conversation about DEI: 'Make good games, don't make a contemporary political statement'
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Cut Down On Map Icons And Markers: Assassin's Creed Shadows' map will be less cluttered with icons to encourage more player-driven ...
thegamer.com/assassins-creed-shadows-cuts-down-map-icons-markers/
Nintendo Switch 2 Is Announced With a 2025 Release Date: The new console looks physically similar to the popular Switch system, which has sold more than 146 ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/16/business/nintendo-switch-2.html
Sid Meier's Civilization needs to keep reinventing itself to stay relevant: Civilization 7 is bringing a lot of big and controversial changes—that's good.
pcgamer.com/games/strategy/sid-meiers-civilization-needs-to-keep-reinventing-itself-to-stay-relevant/
Sakurai: “even if it’s the opposite of what I like, I’ll make a game if it’s necessary”
mynintendonews.com/2025/01/15/sakurai-even-if-its-the-opposite-of-what-i-like-ill-make-a-game-if-its-necessary/
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 made millions for Games Workshop, and now it wants more hit videogames: "Clearly we are looking for the next one"
pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/warhammer-40-000-space-marine-2-made-millions-for-games-workshop-and-now-it-wants-more-hit-videogames-clearly-we-are-looking-for-the-next-one/
Until Dawn film won't feature the same characters, or even the same story, as the game it's based on
eurogamer.net/until-dawn-film-wont-feature-the-same-characters-or-even-the-same-story-as-the-game-its-based-on
CD Projekt Red boss says 'around 100' Witcher 3 designers still work at the company, while the Witcher 4's story director is 'the same person since Witcher 1'
pcgamer.com/games/rpg/cd-projekt-red-boss-says-around-100-witcher-3-designers-still-work-at-the-company-while-the-witcher-4s-story-director-is-the-same-person-since-witcher-1/
GOG joins Europe's largest organisation dedicated to game preservation: GOG has joined the European Federation of Game Archives, Museums and Preservation ...
eurogamer.net/gog-joins-europes-largest-organisation-dedicated-to-game-preservation
The Balatro sweep was real: Balatro reached more new players across all platforms in December than any month before.
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Random: Geez, PS5 Game 'Anime Life Sim' Sure Looks Familiar: It's a wild word out there
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Halo Infinite head of design's NetEase studio "halting work" on first game as it searches for new publisher
eurogamer.net/halo-infinite-head-of-designs-netease-studio-halting-work-on-first-game-as-it-searches-for-new-publisher
GTA 6 Has Publishers Hoping That It'll Cost $100 So They Can Follow Suit: Take-Two was previously one of the first publishers to raise the price of games ...
thegamer.com/grand-theft-auto-gta-6-vi-gaming-analyst-says-publishers-developers-hope-will-cost-100-dollars-others-follow-suit/
MLB The Show 25 Wishlist: With the release of MLB The Show 25 right around the corner, what changes does the player base want to see implemented?
operationsports.com/mlb-the-show-25-wishlist/
Bloodborne Theory Suggests Miyazaki Is Too Busy For Remaster: "I think he is interested, but he's so successful, and he's so busy ...
thegamer.com/bloodborne-remaster-hasnt-happened-yet-because-miyazaki-is-so-busy/
‘Path Of Exile 2’ Fans Say Elon Musk’s Characters Are Clearly Being Boosted: Elon Musk supposedly has god-tier, ultra-geared, endgame-stomping characters in Path ...
forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/01/10/path-of-exile-2-fans-say-elon-musks-characters-are-clearly-being-boosted/
Ubisoft says Assassin's Creed Shadows will have less map icon 'hand-holding', more player-driven exploration
eurogamer.net/ubisoft-says-assassins-creed-shadows-will-have-less-map-icon-hand-holding-more-player-driven-exploration
Retired PlayStation exec reckons Bloodborne PC hasn't happened because Miyazaki 'cannot do it himself, but he doesn’t want anyone else to touch it'
pcgamer.com/games/retired-playstation-exec-reckons-bloodborne-pc-hasnt-happened-because-miyazaki-cannot-do-it-himself-but-he-doesnt-want-anyone-else-to-touch-it/
Feature: Everything You Missed In The Switch 2 Mario Kart Reveal - Characters, Features, Easter Eggs
nintendolife.com/features/everything-you-missed-in-the-switch-2-mario-kart-reveal-characters-features-easter-eggs
Gamers Discuss The Worst Opening Hours In Gaming: We don't blame you if you quit before the hour was up.
thegamer.com/red-dead-redemption-2-assassins-creed-3-top-gamers-pick-for-worst-opening/
MrBeast's YouTube schtick is somehow even worse with the obscene Amazon money being pumped into Beast Games
pcgamer.com/hardware/streaming/mrbeasts-youtube-schtick-is-somehow-even-worse-with-the-obscene-amazon-money-being-pumped-into-beast-games/
Poll: What Do You Think Of Donkey Kong's Redesign In Mario Kart 9?: Got whiplash?
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Halo Coming To PS5 Is The Beginning Of The End For Xbox: What happens to the console when Master Chief jumps ship?
thegamer.com/halo-ps5-port-xbox-console-future/
Game made in consultancy with alien abductees delists itself after claiming it received a bomb threat for making certain information public
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'You can’t plan a success in this industry': Former Sony exec Shuhei Yoshida says he would've 'tried to resist' the company's ill-fated march towards live ...
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Some 20 hours in, I can say that Civilization 7's age transitions are the series' most radical and disruptive mechanic yet
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Skyrim Unreal Engine 5.5 Unofficial Remaster Brings Impressive Visual Improvements Over the Original, bu…
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