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Even Football Is Now An Xbox, As Xbox Is Sponsoring A College Football Bowl Game This Year
Microsoft is sponsoring a college football bowl game, with the first-ever "Xbox Bowl" taking place on Thursday, December 18 with Missouri State taking on Arkansas State. The Xbox Bowl is the replacement for the Bahamas Bowl, which will not happen this year.
In a press statement, broadcaster ESPN--which is carrying the event--said there will be "fun, Xbox-themed moments and in-venue activations designed specifically for the bow." The event is taking place in Frisco, Texas at the Ford Center.
In recent times, Microsoft rolled out a new "This Is An Xbox" marketing campaign, so now even football is an Xbox, in some manner at least.
Continue Reading at GameSpotDoes Walton Goggins Play Fallout Games? No, And He Doesn't Want To - "I'm Not Interested"
Fallout actor Walton Goggins, who plays The Ghoul, has said he's never played the Fallout games and does not intend to.
"I haven't sat down to play the games. And I won't. I won't. I won't play the games. I'm not interested," Goggins told PC Gamer ahead of the Fallout Season 2 premiere on December 17.
The actor said he's taking this approach to help his performance as The Ghoul. Playing the games could make him see his character in a different light, and he wants to avoid that.
Continue Reading at GameSpotTotal War: Medieval 3 Announced, Described As The "Ultimate 'What If?' Game"
Creative Assembly and Sega have announced the next Total War game, Total War: Medieval 3. Game director Pawel Wojs said in a blog post that the team is announcing the game early in its development cycle because it wants to speak transparently with fans about the game as it's being made.
"Our goal is to talk to you more about what we're working on and why we're doing it. It is a very new way for us to communicate about these early phases of game development, but we're excited to take you on the journey," he said.
Wojs said fans can look forward to new updates about once a quarter. The last entry in the series, Medieval 2: Total War, was released all the way back in 2006.
Continue Reading at GameSpotAmazon Prime Members Get These 14 Free Games In December
It's the last month of the year, and Amazon is closing out 2025 with 14 free games for Prime members via Amazon Luna. One of the big highlights this month is Lego 2K Drive, an open-world racing game that emphasizes car customization with each unlockable Lego ride. The new season of Fallout debuts on Prime Video later this month, and you can check out the classic games that inspired it, starting December 23.
Deus Ex fans can jump into Mankind Divided for a slow-burning sci-fi thriller, while those looking for a more mythical adventure can explore a world of legend in Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, a colorful hand-drawn adventure inspired by Japanese folklore. After facing an uphill battle since launch, Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus just received its first major update, making it a great time to give the game a try.
As a reminder, all of the free games that you claim through Prime are yours to keep forever, even if your subscription expires. If you aren't a member yet, you can sign up for Amazon Prime for as little as one month to take advantage of the subscription and its freebies.
Continue Reading at GameSpotPSVR 2 Horizon Call Of The Mountain Bundle Is Still On Sale For All-Time Best Price
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See at Amazon See at PS Direct See at Walmart See at Best Buy See at Target See at GameStop See at Amazon See at PS Direct See at Best Buy See at Walmart See at Target See at GameStopThere's never been a better time for PS5 owners to add the PlayStation VR 2 to their entertainment center. As part of PlayStation's Holiday Sale, the PSVR 2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle is on sale for only $299 at Amazon/Walmart and $300 at PS Direct and other major retailers. Officially, this is a $100 discount, but at the start of 2025, this bundle still carried its original $600 price point. PlayStation permanently dropped the price of the PSVR 2 to $400 in February, and the current deal is the best ever for the impressive virtual reality headset for PS5 and PC. This deal runs through December 18 while supplies last.
If you don't yet own a PlayStation 5, you can also save $100 on several different models, including the PS5 Pro, the new PS5 Slim Fortnite Bundles, and even the Ghost of Yotei Limited Edition Bundle with black or gold artwork. If you have a powerful enough gaming PC, you don't actually need a PS5; the PSVR 2 can play SteamVR games if you have the official $60 adapter.
PSVR 2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle $299 (was $400)This PSVR 2 bundle comes with the headset, two PlayStation Sense Controllers, and a pair of wired earbuds, and a USB-C cable--everything you need to connect and play on PS5. Inside the box, you'll also find a voucher for Horizon Call of the Mountain, one of the platform's most impressive technical showpieces.
From a tech perspective, the PSVR 2 is a marked improvement over its predecessor. The the headset has 2000 x 2040 resolution OLED lenses, a 110-degree field of view, eye tracking, 90/120Hz refresh rates, four cameras, and six-axis motion sensing. PlayStation's Sense Controllers utilize the immersive haptics and adaptive triggers found in the PS5 DualSense Controller. It also offers 3D Audio with games that support it.
The PSVR 2 isn't wireless like Meta's headsets, but you only need to use one USB-C cable to use it--a stark contrast to the mess of cords needed to operate the PSVR on PS4.
Despite its impressive tech, the headset hasn't garnered as wide of an audience as PlayStation likely had hoped. This is apparent when looking at the relatively small lists of upcoming games at any given time. PlayStation itself has only published a few games for the platform, though there are some notable AAA PS5 games with cool PSVR 2 modes, including Gran Turismo 7 and the Resident Evil 4 remake.
That said, the PlayStation VR 2 does have a pretty big library thanks to ports of VR games from other platforms. The PlayStation Store has more than 350 compatible games. The library expands exponentially if you have a VR-compatible PC and the accessory below.
See at Amazon See at PS Direct See at Walmart PSVR 2 PC Adapter $60PlayStation added PC support to the PSVR 2 last year, which instantly made the headset one of the most enticing options for PC players. To connect the headset to a gaming PC, you need the PSVR 2 PC Adapter.
Once you have the adapter, you can download the free PSVR PC app from Steam to start playing PC VR. The adapter effectively adds thousands of paid and free SteamVR games to the. PlayStation VR2's library. Just make sure your PC meets the minimum specs for VR, as outlined by PlayStation:
- Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit/Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7600 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 (Zen 2 or later architecture is required)
- RAM/memory: 8GB or more
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or later (Turing or later architecture is required) -NVIDIA RTX series-AMD Radeon RX 5500XT or later/AMD Radeon RX 6500XT or later
- DisplayPort: DisplayPort 1.4 (must have a standard DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort out port)
- USB: Direct connection only
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 or later
PlayStation's 2025 Holiday Sale also includes deals on DualSense Wireless Controllers, the PlayStation Portal Remote Player, Pulse Explore Earbuds and the Pulse Elite Headset, and a bunch of first-party games. The PS5 console deals run through December 24, but the other hardware deals end December 18.
Continue Reading at GameSpotRoblox Blocked In Russia For "Negatively Impacting" Children
Russia has decided to restrict Roblox's access across the country over child safety concerns, which apparently includes the dissemination of LGBTQIA+ content.
According to Reuters, Russia's Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (often shortened to just Roskomnadzor) said the online multiplayer game creation platform was "rife with inappropriate content that can negatively impact the spiritual and moral development of children." The communications watchdog accused Roblox of distributing extremist materials, including "LGBT propaganda."
The BBC corroborated Reuters, stating local Russian media reported that Roskomnadzor had blocked Roblox's access because terrorism-related content and LGBTQIA+ information are often found on the platform. Terrorist attacks are regularly simulated within Roblox, something Europe's law enforcement agency Europol had uncovered in a November 2025 investigation. Meanwhile, queerness and queer content, regardless of its positivity, is banned in Russia for being "extremist."
Continue Reading at GameSpotYou Probably Won't Guess What Just Outsold Every PS5 And Xbox Console Model In The US
The Nex Playground is probably the most popular video game console in the US that most people don't even know exists. Case in point: Circana senior director Mat Piscatella has revealed that the cube console focused on motion controls has topped every single PS5 and Xbox SKU for units sold in the US for a holiday week.
Nex Playground - The Active Play System
See at Amazon See at Walmart See at Target See at Best BuyOn BlueSky, Piscatella posted the possibly shocking video game hardware statistics for the week ending November 22. The top-selling hardware option was Switch 2 bundled with Mario Kart World, with the Nex Playground at No. 2. Meanwhile, the PS5 Slim digital edition with 1TB came in third place. Obviously, there are multiple options when choosing a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S--various bundles and hard drive configurations--and each one represents a SKU. So one caveat with Circana's info is that the list isn't showing overall Switch 2, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S units sold.
US best-selling hardware SKUs for week ending Nov 22, 2025, ranked on units sold: 1) NS2 Mario Kart World Bundle 2) NEX Playground Interactive Gaming System 3) PS5 Slim Digital 1 TB So that's neat. Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service
— Mat Piscatella (@matpiscatella.bsky.social) December 3, 2025 at 5:25 PMIn fact, this isn't the first time Nex Playground has upped Sony's system in the US for a short time. In July, the cubed console went on sale for Prime Day and sold more units over the past month than any PS5 option on Amazon.
Continue Reading at GameSpotWoW Might Be Getting Official Wedding Ceremonies
World of Warcraft players may soon be able to tie-the-knot in game, as fans think Blizzard is teasing an official wedding-ceremony system that will work in conjunction with player housing.
As spotted by Wowhead, Blizzard released a new housing early access trailer to celebrate the launch of what is one of the game's most-requested features. About halfway through the trailer, Blizzard invites players to "make new memories" and shows an outdoor wedding ceremony complete with fireworks and a wedding ring.
That might not be much just taken on its own. After all, players have held unofficial role-play weddings in WoW since its earliest days. However, one player in the trailer's comments on YouTube asked "Did you guys just secretly announce player weddings?" to which Blizzard gave this cheeky reply.
Continue Reading at GameSpotHelldivers Movie Director Doesn't Play Games, And Game Boss Says That's Just Fine
A Helldivers movie is now in development, and it was just recently announced that Fast and Furious and Star Trek Beyond director Justin Lin is lined up to helm the movie. It's been reported that Lin does not play games, and some people expressed concerns about him making the movie.
However, Shams Jorjani, the CEO of Helldivers developer Arrowhead Studios, says there's no reason to worry
Writing on Discord, Jorjani said he trusts Lin, saying the filmmaker did a "great job" with Star Trek Beyond. The executive also encouraged people to let the man cook. "Let Justin Lin work his magic," Jorjani said, as reported by GamesRadar.
Continue Reading at GameSpotTMNT Last Ronin Box Set Out Now And On Sale For Nearly 40% Off
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Box Set
$60.33 (was $95) | Limited-time deal
See at AmazonWith the festive season kicking off, now is the perfect time to grab a cool gift for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan in your life. The franchise is as popular as ever, and one great gift idea is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Box Set. This graphic novel collection launched last month and was originally priced at $95, but you can grab it right now for $60.33 from Amazon. This is a limited-time deal, so grab it while you can.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Box Set $60.33 (was $95) | Limited-time dealThis box set includes both The Last Ronin, the sequel series The Last Ronin 2: Re-Evolution, and the prequel series The Lost Years. They've all been packaged in a slipcase cover featuring new art, and the set is 664 pages in total.
The Last Ronin is set in a post-apocalyptic future where all but one of the Ninja Turtles has died. The lone survivor of the group embarks on one final mission amidst the ruins of Manhattan, seeking justice for the family he lost. The mini-series reveals what happened to New York's favorite mutants, and how the world became a post-apocalyptic nightmare in the process.
The Last Ronin 2: Re-Evolution is set 10 years later and follows the exploits of the next generation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as they work to save New York from warring gangs. Finally, The Lost Years reveals secrets about the Last Ronin's final battle and how the successors to the Ninja Turtles were raised by Casey Marie Jones, the daughter of New York's infamous vigilante Casey Jones.
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While the box set is a nice way to get the entire Last Ronin saga in one unified collection, it's also more expensive than buying the graphic novels individually. If you don't mind losing out on the slipcase, you can save almost $15 by buying the three graphic novels on their own. You can also use those savings to buy The Last Ronin: The Covers, which is on sale for $16.27 (Was $35). This 200-page hardcover book features an all-star lineup of artists and collects the variant covers for the series and its sequels. Some of the big names here include Freddie E. Williams II, Peach Momoko, Tyler Kirkham, Amanda Conner, Rob Liefeld, Simon Bisley, Stan Sakai, and many more.
There's also a Director's Cut of The Last Ronin for $24 (Was $50). This version of the mini-series includes the full story and over 75 pages of character designs, concept art, and sketches, as well as excerpts from the original draft idea developed decades ago by TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
Continue Reading at GameSpotSega Says It Will "Leverage AI" In Game Development When Appropriate
Sega has decided that now's the time to join the myriad other companies in the games industry adopting artificial intelligence to streamline their development processes.
In response to a question about combating ballooning game development budgets, per VGC, Sega executives said during a Q&A session after the company's Q2 financial results presentation that it will use the most efficient development methods available. If that happens to be AI--which is becoming increasingly popular in the games industry as of late--then that's what Sega will use. It just won't be everywhere all of the time, apparently, but it will be there.
"Rather than fully following the trend toward the large-scale development, we will also pursue efficiency improvements, such as leveraging AI," the company said. "However, as AI adoption can face strong resistance in creative areas such as character creation, we will proceed by carefully [assessing] appropriate use cases, such as streamlining development processes."
Continue Reading at GameSpotFallout Season 2's Macaulay Culkin Watched A Lot Lore Videos On YouTube
Actor Macaulay Culkin is among the new cast members for Fallout Season 2, stepping into the role of a solider in Caesar's Legion. He said in a new interview that he doesn't have much experience playing the Fallout games, but he's well-versed in the Fallout lore thanks to YouTube videos.
"I'm very familiar with the lore," the Home Alone star told IGN. "For sure. I've less hands-on experience with the games themselves, but that being said, I knew what I was walking into. When we [Culkin and actress Brenda Song] were watching the show, I would pause it for her and catch her up on like, 'Oh, that's what this means, or that means, or that kind of thing.' Even some of the subtle subtext of the show."
Culkin, 45, said he's too busy these days to try to play video games, so he "watched a lot of YouTube stuff" for Fallout.
Continue Reading at GameSpotNew Four-Player Co-Op Shooter From Left 4 Dead Creator Coming To PS5 And PC
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it's partnering with Star Wars and Star Trek director JJ Abrams' video game company, Bad Robot Games, to produce and publish a new co-op shooter from Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth.
The unannounced four-player co-op shooter is being directed by Booth and is coming to PS5 and PC at some point in the future. No further details were announced, nor were any images released.
Bad Robot Games CEO Anna Sweet said, "We hope to deliver a bold, innovative experience that is truly special for players. I could not be more excited that Mike Booth is at the creative helm, crafting a cooperative adventure that will lead to unforgettable moments with friends."
Continue Reading at GameSpotBattlefield 6's Winter Offensive Update Is All About Combat Consistency And Responsiveness
Battlefield 6 is getting a new update called Winter Offensive on December 9, bringing a handful of combat improvements focused on reliability, consistency, and responsiveness in the shooter's various modes.
Audio changes tested in a recent Battlefield Labs mini-test will be deployed with the upcoming update, with the overall aim to prioritize the most important combat and vehicle sounds. The audio refresh includes a "comprehensive pass" on footstep audio that aims to make footstep sound effects more tactically useful to players who can hear it. The update also includes some improvements towards ongoing performance issues that sometimes cause important sounds not to play as intended, an issue that's especially prevalent on large maps.
Rush and Breakthrough are also getting some balance changes designed to improve the game mode's flow, and even out the win rate between attacking and defending teams. Seige of Cairo, for example, will get a few boosts to the attacking side, including one more attacker tank in Sectors 1 and 3, and an updated capture area on B. Rush attackers are also getting a small boost, with changes to M-COM locations on Manhattan Bridge and Liberation Peak.
Continue Reading at GameSpotNo Man's Sky Boss Reacts To Once Human Premium Cosmetic
No Man's Sky and Once Human are a pair of games that don't have a lot in common. Regardless, fans have noticed that Starry Studio, the developer behind Once Human, appear to have repurposed an asset from No Man's Sky as a premium cosmetic item. Now, Sean Murray--the head of No Man's Sky developer Hello Games--has weighed in on the similarity, even if he doesn't seem to be all that concerned about it.
The similarities between No Man's Sky's base teleport module and Once Human's item were spotted by Reddit users, who noted that aside from the exercise bike and a fresh coat of paint on the latter, the two objects seem almost identical.
Hey @NoMansSky @hellogames are you aware that @OnceHuman_ is selling your teams assets in game? @Gothalion https://t.co/tcjiInvEMC pic.twitter.com/UGrsVkMVeH
— Atlas (@GenesisModding) December 1, 2025Murray mentioned that both objects are missing rivets, which the Hello Games team accidentally left out of the model used when viewing the base teleport module from a distance. As far as Murray is concerned, "[the] joke's on them."
Continue Reading at GameSpotDiablo 4 Leaderboards Delayed To 2026
Those waiting for the return of Diablo 4 leaderboards will have to wait a little longer, as the feature has been delayed into 2026.
Blizzard announced the delay during its most recent Diablo 4 developer update livestream. The new leaderboard system revolves around a new dungeon called The Tower, where players will be able to test their builds and compete for clear times and rewards.
"This is to make sure we have some stability with the season launch, and then when The Tower shows up, it's online and people are ready to tackle it," associate game director Zaven Haroutunian said regarding the reason for the delay.
Continue Reading at GameSpotElden Ring: Nightreign Adds New Patch Ahead Of The Forsaken Hollows DLC
This week, From Software's Elden Ring Nightreign is expanding with The Forsaken Hollows DLC, which adds two new playable characters, two extra bosses, and a fresh Shifting Earth event. But if you want to play that DLC, then you'll need to add the new Nightreign Version 1.03 patch across PC and consoles.
One of the primary changes in this patch is that the trigger conditions for Relic effects have been broadened. The game's passive effects have been increased, which include greater attacking power when using two-handed weapons or armaments, as well as chain attacks, charge attacks, and jump attacks.
The Wrath of Gold incantation has been given a power boost, while decreasing the cost to players' FP consumption. There are a number of bug fixes in this patch as well, including one that was teleporting players to the wrong area during the Augur invasion if they were performing a critical hit at the time. Under certain conditions, players weren't able to activate Sites of Grace or Churches, but the notes say the issue has been "mitigated."
Continue Reading at GameSpotMetroid Dread Amiibo 2-Pack Restocked At Amazon For $25
Another Metroid Amiibo launches this week with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The third and final Metroid Prime 4 Amiibo, Sylux, is available to order for $30 at Amazon and other major retailers. Like other Amiibo released during the Switch 2 era, all three Metroid Prime 4 Amiibo are more expensive than collectors were used to before 2025. That's why it's refreshing to see Amazon restock the Metroid Dread Amiibo 2-Pack for $25.31 (was $30). The Dread Amiibo set isn't difficult to find for around MSRP, but it's rare to see it sold by a major retailer. Usually you need to buy it from a third-party seller, but this restock is sold and shipped by Amazon.
Metroid Dread Amiibo 2-Pack $25.31 (was $30)The Metroid Dread Amiibo 2-Pack is cool for multiple reasons. For Samus fans, it's one of the few collectibles featuring the bounty hunter's regenerating Varia Suit. The blue-tinged sections on the suit are organic matter from the Fusion Suit. This directly ties back to the events of Metroid Fusion. In the 2002 Game Boy Advance game, Samus was infected by the X parasite. She received the Metroid vaccine, but when Dread starts, her Varia Suit is still in the process of regenerating to its normal form.
This Samus Amiibo is cool, but the E.M.M.I. Amiibo might be cooler. One of the most unsettling enemies in franchise history, the Extraplanetary Multiform Mobile Identifier--better known as EMMI--is robot nightmare fuel. Like Samus, the EMMI Amiibo's pose matches official key art.
If Amazon sells out, you can buy the Metroid Dread 2-Pack from a third-party seller on Walmart Marketplace for roughly the same price.
See at Amazon See at Walmart Where to Buy Metroid Prime 4: Beyond AmiiboMetroid Prime 4: Beyond for Nintendo Switch 2
Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at GameStop Preorder at TargetMetroid Prime 4: Beyond for Nintendo Switch
Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Target Preorder at GameStopIf you haven't picked up the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Amiibo, all three are in stock at Amazon. Samus and Samus & Vi-O-La launched November 6 for $30 and $40, respectively, and Sylux releases December 4 alongside the game.
- Sylux -- $30 | Dec. 4
- Samus & Vi-O-La -- $40
- Samus -- $30
For more Metroid collectibles and gear: Walmart has budget-friendly action figures by Jakks Pacific; Amazon has two large Club Mocchi-Mocchi plushies inspired by Metroid Prime 4; and PowerA has Switch 2 and Switch accessories. The official Metroid Prime 4 edition of the PowerA Slim Case for Switch 2 is up for grabs for only $15 (was $20), and a Metroid Prime Trilogy Crossbody Bag is down to $20 (was $25).
Continue Reading at GameSpotEscape From Tarkov Players Are Finally Escaping From Tarkov
For a game that's been in development since 2012, it was a surprise when Escape from Tarkov finally emerged from early access in November. And now that it's possible to really escape from Tarkov, someone's done it and shared the video to prove it.
A streamer who goes by Tigz has been acknowledged by Battlestate Games as the first player to find a way out of Tarkov in this first-person-extraction shooter. In a post captured on Instagram, the devs wrote, "Congratulations to Tigz on being the first to Escape From Tarkov. You survived. But at what cost."
The image sent to Tigz as proof of his accomplishment as the first player to escape from Tarkov.
Tigz also shared the video that demonstrated how he got his character out of Tarkov alive. But if you want to skip ahead to the actual escape, advance the clip to the 43 minute mark.
Continue Reading at GameSpotCuphead Deluxe Edition Art Book Is Over 60% Off At Amazon
The Art of Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course Deluxe Edition
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If you're looking for a nice gift for a fan of Studio MDHR's popular run-and-gun game Cuphead, you should check out Amazon's deals on The Art of Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course. Published last fall by Dark Horse, the beautiful slipcased Deluxe Edition is on sale for only $36 (was $100) at Amazon. Alternatively, you can get the standard hardcover edition for $19.27 (was $40). Take a closer look at both editions below.
These are just a few of the official Cuphead books available now; you can check out comic books, novels for young readers, and even picture books on this Amazon store page we created. We also collected all of the officially licensed Cuphead plushies available for reasonable prices, including the ultra-soft Club Mocchi-Mocchi 15-inch plush, which is a great pillow to rest against while flipping through Cuphead artwork.
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