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December 13, 2025

The Game Awards live coverage: Every reveal and announcement as it happens

Geoff Keighley is engaging audiences on social media ahead of The Game Awards, teasing announcements and appearances. Confirmed highlights include potential developments for Tomb Raider, a new look at Resident Evil Requiem, the sci-fi RPG Exodus, and a new project from Neon Giant. The preshow starts at 4:30 PM PT, with live updates from staff writer Morgan Park. Keighley shared coordinates to a mysterious statue in the California desert, leading to speculation about its connection to games, particularly a new project from Larian Studios related to "Divinity." Rumored titles generating buzz include Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Control: Resonant, a Diablo 4 expansion, an Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake, and a Max Payne Remake. Game of the Year nominees include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has already won Best Independent Game and Best Family Game for Donkey Kong Bananza, as well as Innovation in Accessibility for Doom: The Dark Ages. A demo for Pragmata was announced, set for release in April 2026. Clair Obscur faced its first loss in the Players Voice category but secured the title of Game of the Year, bringing its total awards to ten.

AppWizard

November 28, 2025

Lies of P director says ‘I will not disappoint you’ when it comes to the sequel, and after playing its award-winning DLC this year, I fully believe him

Lies of P has gained critical acclaim with its recent downloadable content (DLC) titled Overture, which won the Best Game Expansion at the Golden Joystick Awards. The DLC features a rich narrative and stylistic innovation, incorporating cinematic storytelling and team-up challenges. It enhances gameplay with a stance break mechanic inspired by Bloodborne and Sekiro. Overture transforms a convoluted story into an emotionally engaging experience, showcasing character arcs that evoke genuine emotion. Anticipation for a sequel is high, with promises of hauntingly beautiful covers of classic rhythm game tracks integrated into the game's gothic atmosphere.

AppWizard

November 27, 2025

Clair Obscur creative director says he knew the game was going to be ‘cool,’ but he really didn’t expect it to be so ‘big’

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over five million copies and received significant recognition at the Golden Joystick Awards. Creative director Guillaume Broche expressed surprise at the game's popularity, stating it was not expected to be a major success before its launch. Voice actor Ben Starr noted that the game was never intended to achieve such heights and attributed its success to its authenticity. The game has also received a record number of nominations for The Game Awards 2025, with results to be revealed on December 11.

BetaBeacon

November 25, 2025

Bleach drops Soul Resonance mobile game on iOS and Android, heres what you need to know

- Bleach: Soul Resonance is a new 3D action RPG mobile game based on the legendary manga series. - The game features intense 3D combat with real-time character switching and seventeen playable characters at launch. - Players can expect regular updates, additional story chapters, character releases, and limited-time events. - The game is free to play with optional in-app purchases available. - The launch roster includes seventeen characters from early Bleach story arcs, with more to come in future updates.

AppWizard

November 24, 2025

Stellar Blade Is Sony’s Most Successful Single-Player PC Game to Date, Says Shift Up

Stellar Blade, developed by Shift Up and published by Sony, is the best-selling PlayStation-exclusive launch IP in history, with over 3 million copies sold across PC and PS5 within the first five days of its PC launch. The game had a peak concurrent player count exceeding 192,000 and has garnered strong engagement from PC players, aided by a vibrant modding community. Shift Up is planning a sequel and is looking for new talent for its development team.

AppWizard

November 23, 2025

Confession time: Which game soundtrack actually made you cry?

Soundtrack Sunday explores the emotional impact of video game music, highlighting how soundtracks can evoke deep feelings and memories. The author shares personal experiences of being moved by melodies, such as "I Was Born for This" from the Journey soundtrack, which encapsulates the essence of an epic journey. Other notable tracks mentioned include "Dearly Beloved" from Kingdom Hearts and the theme from Final Fantasy 14’s Endwalker expansion, both of which amplify gameplay experiences and evoke strong emotions. The author invites readers to share their own emotional responses to video game soundtracks.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

After just a week, Black Ops 7 has given up campaign-gating its new extraction mode Endgame

Treyarch has introduced Black Ops 7 as the most expansive installment in the Call of Duty franchise, featuring a new PvE extraction mode called Endgame, which is linked to the co-op campaign. Initially designed to encourage narrative engagement, Endgame will be made accessible to all players just a week after launch, indicating that player engagement with the campaign may not have met expectations. The campaign has received mixed reactions, and Treyarch has implemented incentives like XP rewards and four-player co-op gameplay to attract players. Starting November 21, players can access Endgame without completing all campaign missions, although initial gameplay reveals a repetitive start. Players who unlock Endgame before its wider release will receive additional rewards, including double XP tokens and GobbleGums for Zombies. The decision to make Endgame available to all suggests a shift in Treyarch's expectations regarding player engagement.

AppWizard

November 5, 2025

The Séance of Blake Manor review

The Seance of Blake Manor is a mystery game set to release on October 27, 2025, priced at £17. Developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Raw Fury, the game involves investigating the disappearance of Evelyn Deane within Blake Manor, where players interact with over 20 characters, each with unique backstories. Gameplay includes listening at doors, using stolen keys, and piecing together clues from various sources. The narrative features themes of blackmail, revenge, and addiction, with a user-friendly interface that aids in investigation. The art direction employs flat colors and bold outlines, creating an unsettling atmosphere enhanced by supernatural elements. The game offers an 18-hour experience with multiple endings, encouraging replayability and exploration.

AppWizard

November 2, 2025

Combining train sims and strategic card battlers, this free anime game sounds like a dream, but it hasn’t landed how I hoped

Resonance Solstice, released at the end of October, is a real-time card-battling game combined with train simulation, set in a fractured continent where players rebuild connections. The game features complex mechanics, including various types of in-game currency, economic strategies, and interactions with anime characters. Initial user reviews on Steam are mixed, citing a lengthy tutorial, stamina limitations, and narrative issues, while some players appreciate the train mechanics and economic management. The game's social media engagement has been low, and it has struggled to generate buzz compared to competing gacha titles. Despite the challenges, the development team has received praise for their previous title and the introduction of a free battle pass may enhance player engagement.

AppWizard

October 29, 2025

I’ve been longing for the day this classic MMO brought back its strongest builds, and now, that day has come

The player began their journey in MMOs with Guild Wars 2, downloading it on a university MacBook and later reviewing the End of Dragons expansion in 2022. The game has evolved to offer shorter expansions, with the latest being Visions of Eternity, which introduces a magical island called Castora, featuring unique aquatic creatures and the Inquest's sinister plans. The expansion includes two new open-world maps, three mastery tracks, and nine elite specializations, including the return of the Paragon and Ritualist from Guild Wars 1. A new homestead map inspired by Castora is also introduced, featuring a ship and enhanced building mechanics based on player feedback. The Skimmer Mastery track allows players to engage enemies and find treasures, and a new legendary weapon, the aquabreather, is added. Visions of Eternity is available for .99 / £21.99, and system requirements for returning players are provided.