According to The Verge, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the clear frontrunner for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025, having secured a leading 12 nominations. The show promises the usual mix of reveals, ads, and Muppet appearances.
Microsoft is pledging to refine Windows 11 for gaming by 2026, focusing on background processes and scheduling. This comes as Valve’s SteamOS sets the standard on handhelds and desktops alike, making Windows feel clunky by comparison.
In an interview with Inc, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says getting a federal disaster declaration from FEMA now takes longer than under Biden. He also warns that cuts to resilience-building grants leave states unable to fund critical infrastructure projects that save lives.
A new Postal spin-off game has been abruptly canceled just days after its announcement. The publisher, Running With Scissors, pulled the plug after concluding the external developer, Goonswarm, used AI-generated content, sparking major fan outrage.
Tim Cain, the original creator of the Fallout franchise, has rejoined Obsidian Entertainment. He announced he’s a full-time, in-person employee working on a project under NDA. This fuels speculation about a new Fallout game or *The Outer Worlds 3*.
Microsoft is testing a fully-featured Xbox store inside its Android app. This means you can finally browse and buy games directly without being redirected to a clunky webpage. It’s a small but significant step toward a unified gaming ecosystem.
No Players Online, a well-received indie horror game, is back on Steam after a nearly three-week removal. The developer says a “former friend” filed an “unfounded” DMCA claim, crippling the game’s crucial launch momentum and threatening the studio’s survival.
Let It Die: Inferno, the sequel to the 2016 hack-and-slash game, is set to launch on December 3. According to its Steam page, the game uses AI for “some parts” of its voices, music, and graphics, sparking immediate backlash from players.
SEGA is delisting the original Yakuza 0 from PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam stores on December 8th. The removal coincides with the release of the Director’s Cut remaster. Existing owners can still download and play their copies.
An indie game studio claims Valve’s decision to ban its horror game Horses from Steam has put the company at risk of closure. The studio spent $100,000 developing the game but says Steam’s rejection made it impossible to find publishers or partners. Horses will launch on other platforms December 2,
