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Bethesda's RPG The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been released on so many platforms over the years since its 2011 debut that one developer at Bethesda believes it's becoming something of a joke. Bethesda's Matt Carofano, the creative director for the just-released Switch 2 Anniversary Edition of Skyrim, told Nintendo Life that, "It's a bit of a joke at this point how often we release Skyrim." Carofano said Skyrim is a "great game" and the goal in releasing the game in so many places is to...
Ahead of The Game Awards, a trailer for the new James Bond game 007: First Light has leaked, revealing what appears to be the game's main villain and the actor playing him. The character is reportedly named Bawma and he will be played by Lenny Kravitz, according to the trailer leak. Kravitz is best known for his success in music, but he does have acting experience as well, appearing in The Hunger Games movies as Cinna. He also acts in his many music videos. Actor Patrick Gibson plays a...
The second season of Prime Video's Fallout TV series is almost here, and to celebrate, Microsoft has revealed a new Xbox controller that looks like it came straight out of the radioactive wasteland. Currently a timed exclusive through the Microsoft Store, the Fallout Pip-Boy Xbox controller is now available to order for $83 (was $99). If you want to add some flair, you can also customize the controller through the Xbox Design Labs, which lets you choose button styles, upgrade to metallic...
It seems telling that Microsoft and Activision haven't been touting sales numbers for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, a sequel that hasn't been as well-received by players as Black Ops 6 was a year earlier. Regardless, Microsoft has announced that the Call of Duty franchise led the charge on Xbox Game Pass in 2025 in two key categories. On social media, the official account for Xbox Game Pass noted that Call of Duty ranked first for total players and hours in 2025. Specific figures beyond that...
Fortnite has drawn upon some of the most iconic characters from the world of fiction, which recently led to a massive crossover. Now, the game is apparently expanding its roster to reality TV stars, as Kim Kardashian is slated to make her Fortnite debut on December 13. The influencer, model, and part-time actress has had her own hit mobile game, but this is her first appearance in an existing game. Kardashian's appearance in the game is also a collaboration with her clothing line SKIMS. So...
In 2012, programmer Chris Oberth passed away after a career that spanned from the dawn of video games in the late '70s to the PlayStation 2 era. Now, one of Oberth's unfinished games, Xcavator 2025, has been completed and it's slated for a physical release on the console it was originally intended for: the NES. The Video Game History Foundation--with the permission and support of Oberth's family--found the source code for Xcavator 2025 in Oberth's development archives. It was originally...
The Game Awards are set to kick off on December 11 at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET, and it's sure to come with some surprise announcements and premieres that we may or may not have predicted well. With the nominations and the snubs revealed, here's a rundown on where you can stream Geoff Keighley's annual show. When does The Game Awards start? As aforementioned, The Game Awards starts at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET on Thursday, December 11 with a 30-minute pre-show that'll likely include the...
Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2 has some moments of levity, but it's not a comedic farce. Or at least it wasn't until a modder found a way to bring the chaotic energy of Super Monkey Ball into game with Arthur as the monkey inside of the ball. YouTube host Blurbs recently fielded requests for Red Dead Redemption 2, including the aforementioned Super Monkey Ball mod. Before it could be finished, Blurbs had to work out how to put Arthur into a ball and and add gyroscopic controls and...
Tales of Berseria Remastered launches February 27, 2026, for PlayS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This modern remaster brings the beloved fast-paced JRPG from 2017 to Switch and Xbox for the first time, with updated visuals, gameplay, quality-of-life improvements, and all previous DLC from the PS4 and PS3 versions. It's coming out digitally for all these platforms, but physical versions are only available on PS5 and Switch, and preorders are available for $40 at Amazon and Best Buy. PC...
Part of what makes the Steam Deck and ROG Ally so appealing is their versatility. Not only are they powerful handheld gaming machines, but they can be docked for use like a more traditional computer or game console. While there are many third-party docking stations compatible with both devices, few are as unique as the DeckTop, which features built-in a keyboard and trackpad. The device even slots onto your Steam Deck or ROG Ally, essentially turning your handheld into a laptop without...
Three-time Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro has revealed some of his favorite video games, including BioShock, Death Stranding, Red Dead Redemption, and God of War, among others. Appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, del Toro said Sony's God of War series had some of the "best cinematic experiences" he's ever witnessed. "When [Kratos] fights Odin [in God of War Ragnarok] and Odin keeps coming back and he looks like a Peaky Blinders brawler. He beats the crap out of Kratos...
Grand Theft Auto Online players are going to live the high life in the game's latest update, A Safehouse in the Hills. For the first time, the game is letting users purchase one of three luxury estates in and around Los Santos and all of the amenities that come with them. It arrives alongside the new Grand Theft Auto 5 Title Update 1.72, the full patch notes for which you can see below. Each of the three mansions--The Richman Villa, Tongva Estate, and Vinewood Residence--have their own...
A new update has arrived to both Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone. The patch notes for the December 10 update detail various bug fixes and improvements across all modes, but some of the changes are a disappointment for Zombies players. A few bugs are squashed for Season 1's new Astra Malorum Zombies map. The patch notes address an issue where Oscar could become stuck in the starting area, and it also fixes the map's new LGM-1 Wonder Weapon, which could sometimes fire with unintended...
Astro Bot is on sale for its lowest price ever during PlayStation's 2025 Holiday Sale. The wonderful PS5-exclusive 3D platformer normally sells for $60 and rarely receives discounts, but you can grab a copy for only $40 through December 18. This deal kicked off last month alongside the rest of the Black Friday PlayStation hardware and game deals. Amazon sold out of copies within days, but the deal is back in stock as of December 10. The Astro Bot discount is also available at PlayStation...
The Game Awards are just around the corner, and while this time of year is surely exciting for all the nominees--and those of us eager for new game announcements--this year, there is one studio in particular that has more reason than any to celebrate: Sandfall Interactive. Earlier this year, the small-scale studio took the world by storm with its debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Despite being Sandfall's first game, the narrative-driven, turn-based RPG quickly entered the pantheon...
Come gather around The Ghoul Log, a festive video that the Fallout TV show has created in the lead-up to Season 2. Starting with The Ghoul (Walton Goggins), this holiday special features Dogmeat and shows a human arm--"specifically, a fat man's"--burning in a fireplace for roughly an hour and a half. On YouTube, Prime Video released the officially titled Fallout: The Ghoul Log, which can be seen below. The Ghoul makes a couple of revelations about the wasteland early on. First up, he says...
The latest GTA Online update, titled "Safehouse in the Hills," has finally arrived and delivers some interesting content with it. The highlight of the update is the return of Michael De Santa, one of the main characters from GTA 5's story mode. Michael has a new mission for you to complete in GTA Online that rewards you with some serious cash, but to start that mission, you'll have to do some setup in Los Santos. Below, you can see everything you need to do in GTA Online to begin the new...
At the end of October, Rockstar fired over 30 employees at Rockstar North in the United Kingdom and contended that they were let go over "gross misconduct." The Grand Theft Auto developer has since been accused of union busting, since many of the fired devs were either members of the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain or organizing for it. Now, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, and a member of Parliament, are keeping up the pressure on Rockstar. "It's a deeply...
Cyberpunk 2077 celebrates its fifth anniversary today, December 10, as the RPG originally launched back on December 10, 2020. It's been a busy, tumultuous five years for the game, and now one of the game's designers, Pawel Sasko, has weighed in with a heartfelt message to mark the milestone. "I feel nothing but gratitude towards each one of you," he said. "I feel so thankful to be part of this community. I love all the pictures, videos; all the cosplay and mods that you have done for...
Apple has revealed the most-downloaded games on iPhone and iPad for this year, as well as the top Apple Arcade titles. The lists contain quite a few familiar faces--like Fortnite and Minecraft--but Balatro stands out for 2025. That's because the game not only shows up on the paid mobile charts, but it's also No. 3 for Apple Arcade--the subscription service. Fortnite is No. 2 for free iPhone games and No. 3 for free iPad games. The battle-royale title finally returned to iOS in May in the US...