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ArkanPixel’s Frogreign just launched its public playtest on Steam, featuring a charming frog prince who uses his tongue as a versatile grappling hook in this vibrant pixel art metroidvania that stands out in an increasingly crowded genre.

Jagex launches unprecedented two-week community vote asking RuneScape players to decide if Treasure Hunter microtransactions should be permanently removed, requiring 100,000 yes votes to eliminate the controversial pay-to-win system that has defined the MMO since 2014.

Obsidian Entertainment’s long-awaited sci-fi RPG sequel The Outer Worlds 2 officially launches October 29, 2025 on Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PC with day-one Game Pass availability, though Microsoft Azure outages disrupted the launch experience for many players.

Dragon Quest I and II HD-2D remakes alongside other 2025 JRPG revivals demonstrate that classic turn-based gameplay, simple progression systems, and traditional storytelling still resonate powerfully with modern audiences who crave comfort food gaming experiences.

Developer WayForward shocked fans during Limited Run Games’ 10th anniversary showcase by announcing that Shantae 7, the seventh mainline entry in the beloved platformer series, is currently in development with series director Matt Bozon at the helm.

In a significant blow to Nintendo’s legal campaign against Palworld, the Japan Patent Office has rejected a key monster-capture patent application from Nintendo’s patent family, citing games like ARK Survival Evolved, Monster Hunter 4, and even Pokemon GO as prior art.

In a groundbreaking move for the modding community, Mojang announces complete removal of code obfuscation from Minecraft Java Edition starting with the first snapshot after Mounts of Mayhem launch, ending a practice that lasted since the game’s original release.

Bandai Namco drops the final launch trailer for Tales of Xillia Remastered ahead of the October 31, 2025 release, showcasing upgraded graphics, quality-of-life improvements, and the return of the beloved dual-protagonist system across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.

Sony confirms PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for November 2025 featuring the beloved cat adventure Stray alongside EA Sports WRC 24 and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, all available free for subscribers from November 4 through December 1.

Italian developer Fix-a-Bug accidentally mistranslated The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles to Kuso Dungeon (literally Crap Dungeon) on Japanese Steam, turning a localization disaster into viral marketing gold that sent wishlists soaring.