GungHo Online Entertainment and Supertrick Games announced an offline version of Let It Die is in development. The free-to-play roguelike that launched in 2016 will let players transfer all their progress to a standalone version, preserving nearly a decade of climbing the Tower of Barbs.

The PlayStation Store End of Year sale launched December 1 with over 4,500 discounted games across PS4 and PS5. Running through December 22, 2025, the massive sale includes everything from Silent Hill 2 and Stellar Blade to Bloodborne and indie gems at jaw-dropping prices.

Sucker Punch dropped patch 1.1 for Ghost of Yotei with framerate unlocks that push PS5 Pro to 70-90fps in RT Pro mode. The November 23 update also adds New Game Plus, a 40fps Balanced mode, VRR support, and quality of life improvements that make Atsu’s journey even smoother.

The Game Awards 2025 Players Voice voting launched December 1 with 30 fan-favorite nominees including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2, and Megabonk, which withdrew from another category but returned for this 100% fan-voted award. Round 1 voting closes December 2 at 6 PM PST.

Jingle Jam 2025 launched December 1 with a games collection worth over $200 for just £35 (around $44). The Yogscast charity event features 15 titles including Tactical Breach Wizards, Mouthwashing, and Core Keeper, raising money for eight global charities through December 14.

Geoff Keighley placed a massive demon statue in the Mojave Desert to tease a Game Awards 2025 announcement. After theories pointed to Diablo 4, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier confirmed it’s not that but promised it’s a good one. The reveal happens December 11.

Dan Houser, Rockstar co-founder and GTA writer, delivered harsh criticism of AI in gaming during a Virgin Radio UK interview. He compared the technology to mad cow disease, warned it will eat itself, and said the executives pushing it aren’t the most humane or creative people.

Gang of Frogs, the roguelite shooter where you command a crew of outlaw frogs fighting space bugs, launches its Steam Playtest from December 5-12, 2025. Developed by Icelandic studio Aska Studios, the game blends third-person shooting with deckbuilding that creates over 100 billion build combinations.

Tribute Games and Dotemu delivered another winner with Marvel Cosmic Invasion, scoring between 7-9.5 out of 10 across major outlets. The tag team beat em up featuring 15 Marvel heroes launched December 1 on Game Pass with critics praising its Cosmic Swap system and gorgeous pixel art.

RGG Studio producer Riichiro Yamada revealed that the New Virtua Fighter Project isn’t just targeting fighting game fans. They want Game of the Year recognition with systems like Break & Rush and Flow Guard that make the legendary 3D fighter accessible to everyone.