Rockstar Games is bringing back a classic character. The upcoming GTA Online update, “A Safehouse in the Hills,” will feature protagonist Michael De Santa in a central story role when it launches on December 10.
Nintendo has released a major patch for Mario Kart World, directly addressing player complaints about boring open-world sections. The December 3 update completely redesigns eight intermission routes, adding curves and obstacles to make them fun.
Before Unreal Engine and Fortnite, Tim Sweeney designed and programmed Jill of the Jungle in 1992. The game was ahead of its time with a female protagonist and console-quality platforming on PC. It’s still surprisingly playable today.
A complete version of Viewpoint 2064, an unreleased Nintendo 64 shooter that vanished after its 1999 Spaceworld debut, has been discovered and made playable. Game preservation channel Hard4Games received both beta and final “master” cart versions, allowing players to experience this lost Star Fox-st
Rebel Wolves’ debut RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker is taking a radically different approach to open world design. The game features no main quest, instead giving players complete freedom to approach objectives however they choose.
Sega has finally acknowledged that gamers are holding off on buying their titles because they expect definitive editions later. The company noticed a sudden drop in catalogue title sales compared to previous years.
Xbox Cloud Gaming hours from Game Pass subscribers have increased by 45% compared to last year. The growth is largely driven by console players and recent expansion into markets like India.
Xbox has launched Default Game Profiles for the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds. The feature automatically optimizes settings across 40 games to balance performance and battery life. Players can now get up to an extra hour of playtime in some titles without manual tweaking.
ARC Raiders continues its impressive sales run, approaching 7 million copies sold according to analytics reports. The game sold nearly 750,000 copies on Steam last week alone, cementing its position as one of 2025’s top performers despite ongoing debates about its use of generative AI for NPC voices
Microsoft has launched its Full Screen Experience for Windows 11 in preview, bringing console-style gaming to PCs. The feature prioritizes controller navigation and can boost game performance. It’s available now through Xbox and Windows Insider programs.
