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IO Interactive has confirmed that the release date of 007 First Light has been pushed back by a few months. @007game.ioi.dk

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007 First Light has been delayed
IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light has been delayed to the 27th of May 2026 to ensure the best possible quality at launch.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Sony and Tencent have settled the copyright infringement lawsuit filed earlier this year, with Tencent's Light of Motiram game being removed from online storefronts.

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Light of Motiram delisted following Sony and Tencent lawsuit settlement
Sony and Tencent have confidentially settled the copyright lawsuit surrounding Light of Motiram, with the game now being delisted.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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REVIEW: Bits & Bops

"Despite an eerie similarity to the Rhythm Heaven series, Bits & Bops proves its quality. Easy to understand and quick to jump into, it’s the perfect way to spend a couple of hours."

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Bits and Bops Review — Boppin' tunes
Despite an eerie similarity to the Rhythm Heaven series, Bits & Bops proves its quality with a small collection of entertaining rhythm games.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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Stay safe out there y'all
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December 18, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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What are the best hidden gaming gems of '25? We got you covered!

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Checkpoint's Hidden Gems of 2025 - The other games worthy of your love
Following our Game of the Year votes, we did some reflecting and shouted out some Hidden Gems for 2025 that are not to be missed.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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OMG. This gear from Gravastar is next level stylish, and there’s so much cool stuff available now in Australia.

Thanks Gravastar for sending these across, we can’t wait to test ‘em out! 😍
December 18, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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REVIEW: Angeline Era

"It is peak comfort food RPG goodness, and a must-play for the retro lover in you."

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Angeline Era Review - Bump up the jams
Angeline Era is a fantastic throwback to RPGs of yesteryear, emulating the early bumpslash style of early Nihon Falcom works.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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We got to check out Avatar: Fire and Ash ahead of its box office release.

"It is not perfect, but it offers emotional payoff for the Sully family’s suffering and closes this chapter on a hopeful note."

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Cinematic Mode – Avatar: Fire and Ash continues where the sequel left off
Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third instalment of James Cameron's Avatar film franchise. But will this movie be the end of Pandora?
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December 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Can't wait for the new Divinity game revealed at The Game Awards 2025? Larian has released free console upgrades for Divinity Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition to tide you over. @larianstudios.com

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Divinity Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition gets free current-gen console upgrades
Larian has shadow dropped upgraded PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2 ports of Divinity Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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After an indefinite delay earlier this year, we now know when Marathon will be releasing and how much it will cost. @marathonthegame.bungie.net

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Bungie's Marathon finally gets release window, price confirmation and more
Bungie has confirmed that following a delay this year, Marathon will be releasing in March 2026 at a $39.99 USD price point.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Team Cherry is far from finished with support for Hollow Knight: Silksong. @teamcherry.bsky.social

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Hollow Knight: Silksong free expansion Sea of Sorrow announced for 2026
Team Cherry has revealed in a blog post that Hollow Knight: Silksong will be receiving a free expansion in 2026 titled 'Sea of Sorrow'.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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EARLY ACCESS PREVIEW: Cloudheim

"...entertaining combat, gorgeous visuals, surprisingly addictive crafting and shop-keeping are all satisfying elements that could come together to create a fairly compelling adventure down the line."

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Cloudheim Early Access Preview - Breezy co-op adventuring
A co-op action RPG that blends crafting with physics-based combat and a vibrant artstyle, Cloudheim brings neat ideas that make it appealing.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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REVIEW: Log Away

"While Log Away certainly has its moments when the sun hits your cabin just right, the overall experience leaves a lot to be desired, with hardly enough opportunity for creativity to make coming back worth it."

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Log Away Review - Stilted relaxation
Log Away doesn’t have quite as much to offer as other games in its genre, lacking the sprawling freedom offered in other building games.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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GIVEAWAY!

Thanks to our friends at @fivestargamesoz.bsky.social, we're giving away a copy of Jurassic World Evolution 3 for PlayStation 5 to five lucky Aussies!

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December 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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165 iD Software staff members have voted to unionise after substantial job cuts across Microsoft in recent months. @cwaunion.bsky.social

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Staff at iD Software vote to unionise following widespread Xbox layoffs
Staff at DOOM: The Dark Ages developer iD Software have voted to unionise following waves of layoffs at Microsoft.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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In AUDIOMECH: your music transformed, your weapons and environment are shaped by your music. @dylanfitterer.bsky.social

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AUDIOMECH is the newest game from the Audiosurf dev, where your music is your weapon
AUDIOMECH, from the Audiosurf dev, is experience shaped by your music choices, and any audio input you choose.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Embark on an anime-style space adventure with a friend next year in Orbitals on Nintendo Switch 2.

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Orbitals is an adorable retro anime style co-op adventure coming in 2026
Orbitals is an upcoming 2026 co-op adventure with a retro anime twist, announced at The Game Awards 2025 and exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer is the newest racing game taking place in the Star Wars setting since Star Wars Racer Revenge back in 2002.

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A new Star Wars racing game announced after over two decades
Star Wars: Galactic Racer
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December 12, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic has been billed as a spiritual successor to BioWare's Knights of the Old Republic, with original director Casey Hudson returning.

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KOTOR spiritual successor Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic revealed
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic has been revealed as a KOTOR spiritual successor, with original director Casey Hudson returning.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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The Free Shepherd, in which you play a sheepherding Border Collie, is set to release sometime in 2027. @frameinteractive.com

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Sheepherding adventure game The Free Shepherd announced for 2027
Freshly announced at The Game Awards 2025 is the adventure game from Frame Interactive, The Free Shepherd.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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At The Game Awards 2025, we got two new Tomb Raider adventures revealed to be releasing in the coming years.

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Lara Croft returns with two brand new Tomb Raider Games
The Game Awards has unveiled not one but two upcoming games starring Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has been unveiled as the latest entry in the long-running Ace Combat series.

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve soars into 2026 with a reveal trailer
The newest Ace Combat game is here, with Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve announced via a trailer at 2025's Game Awards.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Aspyr has delayed Deus Ex Remastered indefinitely “in order to better meet fan expectations". @aspyr.com

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Aspyr's Deus Ex Remastered has been indefinitely delayed
Aspyr's Deus Ex Remastered, which was revealed at the PlayStation State of Play presentation this September, has been indefinitely delayed.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Rockstar might be in the headlights of the British PM... or maybe it's just lip service?
British PM Kier Starmer will investigate "concerning" Rockstar firings
British PM Kier Starmer has commented on the 34 fired Rockstar devs, calling the case "deeply concerning" and has promised to look into it.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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REVIEW: Dogpile

"...a casual and secretly addictive roguelike deckbuilder that draws you in with dogs and keeps you with its gameplay."

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Dogpile Review - Strategic canine fun
Dogpile is a fun and casual roguelike deckbuilder that keeps you glued to the screen but its flaws significantly hold it back.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM