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November 22, 2025

The 20 Best Xbox 360 Games of All Time

Microsoft transformed the Xbox brand from a traditional gaming console into a multifaceted platform emphasizing software accessibility across various devices, with the Game Pass subscription model allowing users to access a vast library of games on mobile phones and rival consoles. The Xbox 360 was launched on November 22, 2005, a year ahead of competitors, and became the most advanced console for a year despite technical challenges like the Red Ring of Death. Strategic partnerships and a diverse range of titles, including blockbuster franchises like Halo and Gears of War, contributed to its success. The Xbox 360's architecture resembled that of a personal computer, providing a technological edge over the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii. Innovations such as Xbox Live and Xbox Live Arcade distinguished the console, making it a hub for competitive and indie gaming. The Xbox 360 remains the best-selling device in the Xbox lineup, with defining titles including Perfect Dark Zero, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, Dead or Alive 4, Viva Piñata, Fable II, Ninja Gaiden II, Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition, Fez, and Oblivion, highlighting its lasting legacy in gaming culture.

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November 18, 2025

The Game Awards 2025 nominees are here, and—surprise—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was nominated for every qualifying category

The Game Awards has announced its 2025 nominees, highlighting a strong presence of French influence. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive leads with ten nominations, including Game of the Year, followed by Death Stranding 2. Fans can vote on the TGA website. Nominees: Game of the Year: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Donkey Kong Bananza - Hades 2 - Hollow Knight: Silksong - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Best Game Direction: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Hades 2 - Split Fiction Innovation in Accessibility: - Assassin's Creed Shadows - Atomfall - Doom: The Dark Ages - EA Sports FC 26 - South of Midnight Best Independent Game: - Absolum - Ball x Pit - Blue Prince - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Hades 2 - Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Performance: - Ben Starr - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Charlie Cox - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Erika Ishii - Ghost of Yōtei - Jennifer English - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Konatsu Kato - Silent Hill F - Troy Baker - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Best Debut Indie Game: - Blue Prince - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Despelote - Dispatch - Megabonk Best Action Game: - Battlefield 6 - Doom: The Dark Ages - Hades 2 - Ninja Gaiden 4 - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Best Action/Adventure Game: - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - Hollow Knight: Silksong - Split Fiction Best Role Playing Game: - Avowed - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - The Outer Worlds 2 - Monster Hunter Wilds Best Sim/Strategy Game: - The Alters - Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles - Jurassic World Evolution 3 - Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - Tempest Rising - Two Point Museum Best Fighting Game: - 2XKO - Capcom Fighting Collection 2 - Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection - Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Best Family Game: - Donkey Kong Bananza - LEGO Party! - Lego Voyagers - Mario Kart World - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Split Fiction Best Sports/Racing Game: - EA Sports FC 26 - F1 25 - Mario Kart World - Rematch - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Best Multiplayer: - Arc Raiders - Battlefield 6 - Elden Ring Nightreign - Peak - Split Fiction Best Narrative: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Silent Hill F Best Audio Design: - Battlefield 6 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Silent Hill F Best Score & Music: - Hollow Knight: Silksong - Hades 2 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Ghost of Yōtei - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Best Art Direction: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Hades 2 - Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Adaptation: - A Minecraft Movie - Devil May Cry - The Last of Us: Season 2 - Splinter Cell: Deathwatch - Until Dawn Best Mobile Game: - Destiny: Rising - Persona 5: The Phantom X - Sonic Rumble - Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Wuthering Waves Best Ongoing Game: - Final Fantasy 14 - Fortnite - Helldivers 2 - Marvel Rivals - No Man's Sky Content Creator of the Year: - Caedrel - Kai Cenat - MoistCr1TiKal - Sakura Miko - The Burnt Peanut Best Esports Game: - Counter-Strike 2 - DOTA 2 - League of Legends - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - Valorant Best Esports Athlete: - brawk - Chovy - f0rsakeN - Kakeru - MenaRD - Zyw0o Best Esports Team: - Gen.G - League of Legends - NRG - Valorant - Team Falcons - DOTA 2 - Team Liquid PH - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - Team Vitality - Counter-Strike 2 Best Community Support: - Baldur's Gate 3 - Final Fantasy 14 - Fortnite - Helldivers 2 - No Man's Sky Most Anticipated Game: - 007 First Light - Grand Theft Auto 6 - Marvel's Wolverine - Resident Evil Requiem - The Witcher 4

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November 13, 2025

Is the newly announced Steam Machine finally enough to push fighting game tournaments to use PC?

The fighting game community has long desired a shift from consoles to PCs for major tournaments, but this change has not yet occurred on a large scale. Valve recently introduced its Steam Machine systems, which may encourage tournament organizers to adopt PCs. The PlayStation 5 has been the dominant console in competitive gaming for five years, but players have reported issues such as overheating and input lag. While many competitors use PCs for personal setups due to advantages like reduced lag, barriers to widespread adoption remain, including hardware consistency challenges. The Steam Machine features a uniform hardware experience with an AMD 6-core Zen 4 CPU, AMD RDNA3 GPU, and 16GB of DDR5 RAM, but concerns exist about its performance compared to the PlayStation 5. Additionally, the higher cost of gaming PCs and logistical challenges in acquiring multiple systems for events complicate the transition. Despite the potential of the Steam Machine, the PlayStation brand is expected to remain prevalent in the competitive scene for the foreseeable future.

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November 6, 2025

Minecraft’s DLC crossovers never fail to impress me, and the new Dragon Ball Z collab changes the experience entirely

Minecraft has introduced a new Dragon Ball Z DLC that allows players to take on the role of Goku and engage in combat with iconic villains. This DLC features a dedicated arena for fighting, transforming the gameplay into a thrilling experience. It is priced at 1510 Minecoins and includes a character skin pack and a Scouter cosmetic for the character creator.

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November 6, 2025

Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem will finally let you give your horse the armor it deserves: a top-tier Netherite suit

Minecraft's Mounts of Mayhem game drop is set to arrive by the year's end, introducing Netherite horse armor as a new feature. This armor can be crafted by upgrading diamond horse armor with a Netherite ingot and an upgrade template. The release of Minecraft snapshot 25w45a for Java Edition and preview version 1.21.130.26 for Bedrock marks the final testing opportunity for Mounts of Mayhem. Additionally, Minecraft has launched a Dragon Ball Z fighting game with various modes and voxelized characters.

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November 5, 2025

Minecraft gets Dragon Ball Z DLC with full fighting game mode

Minecraft has released a crossover downloadable content (DLC) featuring characters from Dragon Ball Z, including Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, and others, each with their unique special skills. The DLC introduces a new fighting game mode allowing players to engage in battles in formats like 1v1 and 5v5 within the World Martial Arts Tournament. It includes playable maps of iconic Dragon Ball locations such as the Cell Games arena and Planet Namek. Additionally, the DLC offers 17 character skins for standard gameplay and a limited-time Scouter cosmetic item. The DLC is available for Minecraft Bedrock Edition at a price of .99.

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October 30, 2025

GDQ’s upcoming event, Games Done Queer, has already become a fierce rallying cry of support for LGBT rights in the US: ‘We had 450 hours of content submitted for the 36-hour show’

The queer community in the U.S. is facing significant challenges, particularly due to recent executive orders from the Trump administration affecting LGBTQ+ health and gender-affirming care. Games Done Quick is launching a new initiative called Games Done Queer (GDQ) from October 31 to November 2, aimed at providing a space for celebration and relaxation amid these challenges. Organizer Rae Brusky highlighted the importance of this event in fostering a supportive environment for marginalized speedrunners and noted the evolution of the community's inclusivity over the years. The event will be streamed on Twitch, featuring unique content such as a 'Gay%' run of a Super Mario mod with Sonic.

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October 30, 2025

With a 15-button layout and high customizability, the new Corsair Novablade Pro looks ideal for the best fighting games on PS5 and PC – and we’ve tried it out

Corsair has introduced the Novablade Pro, a wireless leverless controller for fighting games, compatible with PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. It features a 15-button layout without a joystick, allowing programmable movements and inputs. The controller uses Corsair's MGX Hyperdrive Magnetic Keyswitches, which offer customizable actuation distances from 0.1mm to 4.0mm and utilize Hall effect technology for durability. It supports 2.4GHz and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, with a battery life of up to 40 hours with RGB lighting active and up to 200 hours when RGB is disabled. A wired connection or 2.4GHz wireless is recommended for minimal input delay and a 1,000Hz polling rate. The Novablade Pro includes customizable RGB lighting for the main keys and is priced at 9.99 / £229.99 (approximately AU.95).

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October 21, 2025

Ninja Gaiden 4

The Ninja Gaiden series has not released a mainline title for over a decade, but Koei Tecmo announced that Ninja Gaiden 4 is in development by Platinum Games, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S for .99. The game features a new protagonist, Yakumo, alongside Ryu Hayabusa, as they attempt to defeat the Dark Dragon, which threatens Tokyo. The narrative is considered weak, serving mainly as a backdrop for combat. Ninja Gaiden 4 adopts a more streamlined gameplay approach compared to its predecessors, with a simplified combo system that may appeal to newcomers but disappoint longtime fans. New mechanics include the Bloodraven Form, a parry system, and a Berserk state, enhancing combat but requiring careful management. Ryu Hayabusa's role is diminished, with his gameplay feeling repetitive. The game offers high replay value with unlockable challenge modes and new gear. Minimum system requirements include an AMD Ryzen 5 3400G or Intel i5-8400 CPU, an AMD Radeon RX 590 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 100GB of storage, while recommended specs suggest an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel i5-10400 CPU and an AMD Radeon RX 5700XT or Nvidia RTX 2600 Super GPU. The game runs smoothly at 60fps and 1440p, is compatible with various controllers, and is verified for Steam Deck.

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October 11, 2025

Another Shadow Drop?! SNK Surprise Releases Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle at Evo France

On September 27, SNK unveiled the Neo Geo Premium Selection at the Tokyo Game Show, introducing modern enhancements to classic titles. The first release under this initiative was Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers. At Evo France, SNK announced the second title, Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle, which is now available on Steam. Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle features a roster of ten characters, allowing players to form teams of two and includes unique tagging mechanics. The game supports rollback netcode, 9-player multiplayer lobbies, tournament and spectator modes, a practice mode with speed selectors and a hitbox viewer, a jukebox for the soundtrack, and achievements. Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle is available for purchase on Steam for .99.