Capcom announced that Dragon’s Dogma II has sold over four million copies worldwide as of November 2025, marking a significant commercial milestone for the action RPG released in March 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Steamworks SDK version 1.63 introduces support for ARM64 architecture on Linux and Android, marking a significant step towards expanding native ARM gaming on Steam. This update enables developers to publish native ARM64 games, improving performance and compatibility on ARM-powered devices like Steam Deck and upcoming Steam hardware.

Canada’s video game industry continues to flourish in 2025, with over 820 studios and 34,000 full-time game developers driving revenue past $10 billion. Fueled by government support, rising salaries, and a mature talent pool, Canada cements itself as a global gaming powerhouse.

The popular RTS game Diplomacy is Not an Option has received its significant ‘Undead’ update, introducing a full rework of the Undead faction, new mechanics, and additional content. The update is available now, bringing fresh challenges and strategic depth.

Bringing classic games to modern platforms is more complex than nostalgia suggests. Licensing issues, technical challenges, and risk-averse publishers make releasing or remastering old games difficult despite growing consumer interest in retro gaming.

Former Rockstar Games developers involved with GTA 6 have publicly protested layoffs, accusing the company of union-busting and unfair treatment. Despite Rockstar’s claims of ‘gross misconduct,’ many fired employees say dismissals were politically motivated to suppress union activity.

Kirby Air Riders rockets onto Nintendo Switch 2 as a wild, stylish, and surprisingly complex racing party game. Critics praise its robust story mode and multiplayer mayhem, though some find its chaos and unique controls divisive.

Naoki Yoshida, director and producer of Final Fantasy 14, announced plans to overhaul the MMORPG’s design to better fit modern players’ limited free time. He envisions a version of FFXIV that caters to diverse playstyles, including shorter sessions and more intuitive gameplay loops.

Old School RuneScape prepares to expand its classic world with Sailing, the first entirely new skill added since its launch nearly two decades ago. Sailing launches on November 19, 2025, offering exploration, shipbuilding, new quests, and dangerous oceanic adventures.

Embark Studios has announced that The Finals will cease service on PlayStation 4 starting March 18, 2026, the launch date of Season 10. The PS5, Xbox Series, and PC versions will continue running, with progress transferable via Embark ID.