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Mega Dimension DLC eases Shiny Charm grind in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Dec 11, 2025, 20:58 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

With the launch of Mega Dimension, that heavy grind has finally been lifted.

Players diving into Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s newly released Mega Dimension DLC are getting some welcome relief, as one of the game’s most notorious grinds has finally been eased. The Shiny Charm—an essential tool for boosting Shiny encounter rates—no longer requires the exhausting 1,000-battle milestone that frustrated so many trainers at launch. The Mega Dimension DLC expands the adventure with new areas in Hyperspace Lumiose and a fresh lineup of Mega Evolutions, such as Lucario’s powerful Z form, giving players even...

Cyberpunk 2077 celebrates its 5th anniversary

Dec 11, 2025, 10:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Developer CD Projekt Red managed to rescue this masterpiece from one of the worst launches in the story of videogames.

Five years after its turbulent debut, Cyberpunk 2077 has secured a place in gaming history for reasons far beyond its launch controversies. Released on December 10, 2020, the game arrived with immense anticipation but quickly faced widespread criticism for technical instability, especially on last-generation consoles. Its initial performance forced refunds, platform delistings, and a reputational blow to CD Projekt Red that few studios could recover from. In 2025, the tone surrounding Cyberpunk 2077 is markedly different. The title is now regarded...

Microsoft debuts Fallout Pip-Boy Xbox controllers with worldwide release

Dec 11, 2025, 06:00 manhkbrady Gaming News

The Xbox controllers replicate the iconic Pip-Boy aesthetic with its warm green light and instantly recognizable HUD graphics.

The Fallout franchise is currently experiencing a resurgence, largely due to the immense popularity of the television adaptation. As fans eagerly await the release of season 2, Microsoft has delighted them with the launch of a new Xbox accessory. These releases come in two versions: the Xbox Wireless Controller – Fallout Pip-Boy and the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Fallout Pip-Boy. The design is inspired by the iconic in-game wrist-mounted computer, the Pip-Boy, created by the fictional company...

Ghost of Yotei latest patch brings key fixes and improvements

Dec 9, 2025, 10:37 AlexP Gaming News

Patch 1.101 improves Ghost of Yotei with key fixes, smoother New Game Plus, and strong post-launch support for players.

Ghost of Yotei has received a new update, and patch 1.101 brings several welcome fixes and improvements that make the whole adventure feel more stable and enjoyable. The update focuses on resolving issues that appeared after the recent New Game Plus addition, while also polishing smaller parts of the game that players interact with often. Stability is one of the biggest gains, as the patch reduces rare crashes and mission soft locks that could interrupt progress. It also fixes the...

ARC Raiders faces brief delay, but a new adventure awaits this December

Dec 8, 2025, 22:46 Rine Ikarus Gaming News

The studio encourages players to view the delay not as an interruption but as a clean slate.

ARC Raiders players will need to wait just a little longer before diving into their next expedition. Embark Studios has confirmed a minor delay in the game’s tunnel operations, pushing the Expedition departure window to December 17. While not a major setback, the update has stirred fresh discussion as players prepare their Raiders and caravans for the long-awaited journey out of the Rust Belt. A Short Delay, but a Big Reset for Raiders According to ARC Raiders’ latest announcement, the extra time...

Yakuza 0 Director's Cut: Kiryu & Majima's 1988 Origin Story

Dec 8, 2025, 12:15 I_hate_league_of_legends Gaming News

Experience 1988: Kiryu and Majima's epic origin story, featuring new cutscenes, English voiceover, 4K/60FPS, and online co-op.

For veterans of the neon-soaked streets of Kamurocho and Sotenbori, the name Yakuza 0 evokes a specific kind of reverence. It's the origin story, the heart of the Dragon of Dojima and the Mad Dog of Shimano, a masterclass in storytelling, brutal combat, and hilariously bizarre side quests. But imagine if that masterpiece could be enhanced, expanded, and brought screaming into a new generation. Well, fellow yakuza enthusiasts, that's precisely what we're getting with the Yakuza 0 Director's Cut,...

The Alternate Dimension arc kicks off in Digimon Story: Time Stranger

Dec 8, 2025, 11:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

Bandai Namco expands the game with a first batch of additional content that will guide players through a new storyline.

Bandai Namco has released the first major add-on for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, a game that has set new records for the popular franchise. The DLC, titled Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 1: Alternate Dimension, launches today as part of the Season Pass and introduces a narrative expansion alongside new high-tier Digivolution paths for several Mega-level Digimon. The new episode turns the spotlight onto a mysterious extradimensional realm known as the Alternate Dimension, a space where timelines fracture and familiar...

This Week's Video Game Releases - December 2025 (Week 50)

Dec 8, 2025, 10:00 Fyra Frost New Game Releases

Weekly gaming roundup: A quiet release window ahead of the holiday slowdown.

Publishers are easing off the accelerator as the holiday period approaches, resulting in a lighter roster of game launches this week. While the market enters its traditional December cooldown, a handful of interesting titles are still arriving before studios fully pivot into end-of-year mode. December 8 - 14 releases Several releases land on December 9. RuneQuest: Warlords brings classic tabletop roots into digital form with a focus on tactical combat and mythic storytelling, while Death Howl introduces players to a...

Dawn of War 4 unveils a historic first for Warhammer 40K games

Dec 5, 2025, 10:30 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The addition of a playable Primarch was totally unexpected but the news has boosted the hype for the game among the fans of Warhammer 40K.

PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025 played host yesterday to one of the biggest surprises Warhammer fans have seen in years: a brand-new story trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 and the announcement that players will, for the first time in videogame history, command a Space Marine Primarch. A Cinematic Look at the War for Kronus The newly released trailer returns players to Kronus, the conflict-scarred planet featured in Dawn of War: Dark Crusade. The footage paints a bleak picture:...

Lords of the End Times Reshapes Total War: WARHAMMER III

Dec 5, 2025, 08:37 Daniel-D Gaming News

An overview of Lords of the End Times, the apocalyptic DLC transforming Total War: WARHAMMER III with new lords and mechanics.

Lords of the End Times marks one of the most ambitious expansions ever created for Total War: WARHAMMER III, introducing a dramatic, apocalyptic layer of gameplay that reshapes the world and its factions. Inspired by the legendary End Times storyline from Warhammer Fantasy, this DLC brings cataclysmic events, new legendary lords, and escalating world-ending threats that push the sandbox experience into a darker, more volatile direction. Players can expect evolving terrain, large-scale corruption, and destructive forces capable of altering the...

Expand Pokémon Legends: Z-A with Mega Dimension DLC

Dec 3, 2025, 13:00 Fyra Frost Gaming News

The addition of new Mega Evolutions for your favourite Pokémon next week will surely delight the fans of the game.

Trainers are gearing up for a brand-new adventure in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, as the highly anticipated DLC, Mega Dimension, prepares to launch on December 10, 2025, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. This expansion promises to take players back to Lumiose City, but with a mysterious twist: strange spatial distortions have begun appearing across the city, leading to an alternate realm called Hyperspace Lumiose. Players will join forces with allies from Team MZ to explore these new areas and uncover...

The Switch release of Football Manager 26 is almost here

Dec 2, 2025, 11:38 AlexP Gaming News

Football Manager 26 brings major upgrades and arrives on Switch with a streamlined Touch version and key features on the go.

Football Manager 26 arrives with a long list of new features that refresh the long-running series in meaningful ways. This year’s game is built on a new engine, which gives matches smoother animations, better lighting, and more natural player movement. The menus and overall interface have also been redesigned to make things easier to navigate, especially during busy transfer periods. FM26 also introduces new tactical tools that let players shape their team more clearly in possession, out of possession, and...

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