Game News

Subscribe to Game News feed
The latest News from GameSpot
Updated: 13 hours 30 min ago

Select Laptops Are Over 50% Off At Best Buy Ahead Of Black Friday

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 11:55
See at Best Buy See at Best Buy See at Best Buy See at Best Buy

Whether you're looking for a new gaming rig or just something to complete basic tasks, you'll want to check out Best Buy's Early Black Friday laptop deals, which include big cuts on Chromebooks, HP laptops, and more. In some cases, you can save over 50% on select models. For example, you can snag an Acer Chromebook 315 for just $119 (was $300), or an Asus Viviobook 14 for $300 (was $600). There are several great deals to take advantage of, and we've rounded up some of our favorites below. Be sure to act fast, however--these are limited-time offers. Once you've checked out the laptops, be sure to also check GameSpot's Black Friday 2025 Deals Hub for more early Black Friday discounts.

Acer Chromebook 315 $119 (was $300)

Specs:

  • Display: 15.6-inch Full HD IPS LCD
  • GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
  • CPU: Intel Celeron N4500
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB eMMC
  • Ports: USB-C 3.2 (x2), USB-A 3.2 (x2)

This Chromebook is perfect for the person who wants a no-frills experience at an affordable price. The 15.6-inch laptop runs on Google's Chrome OS, offers decent battery life of around 10 hours, and features an environmentally friendly OceanGlass touchpad crafted entirely from recycled plastic. Ahead of Black Friday, you can grab one for just $119, which is $180 off the original $300 price.

See at Best Buy HP 17.3-inch Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5) $320 (was $630)

Specs:

  • Display: 17.3-ich Full HD IPS LED
  • GPU: AMD Radeon Graphics
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 512GB SSD
  • Ports: USB-C 3.0, USB-A 3.0 (x2)

For a budget laptop with a bit more power than a Chromebook, check out this AMD-Ryzen-equipped HP laptop. The 17.3-inch laptop is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor, a 512GB SSD, and Microsoft Copilot support. It can handle up to about 10 hours of use before needing a charge, but is also equipped with HP Fast Charge, which can get you to 50% battery in just 45 minutes. You can get one of these laptops during Best Buy's Early Black Friday sale for only $320 (was $630).

See at Best Buy HP 15.6-inch Laptop (Intel Core i3) $220 (was $500)

Specs:

  • Display: 15.6" HD IPS LED
  • GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
  • CPU: Intel 13th Generation Core i3 N305
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 128GB UFS
  • Ports: USB-C 3.0, USB-A 3.0 (x2)

This laptop model is similar to the HP option above, but is a bit smaller at 15.6 inches, and employs an Intel GPU/CPU combination rather than AMD. You'll also get less storage, but you'll also only be paying $220 (was $500). Other features include an 11.5-hour battery life with HP Fast Charge and WiFi 6 support.

See at Best Buy Asus Vivobook 14 $300 (was $500)

Specs:

  • Display: 14-inch Full HD LED
  • GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
  • CPU: Intel 13th Generation Core i5 1334U
  • RAM: 12GB
  • Storage: 256GB SSD
  • Ports: USB-A 2.0, USB-A 3.2 (x2), USB-C 3.2

At just 14 inches, he Asus Vivobook 14 is one of the most portable options of the bunch, and comes packed with some pretty good specs for the price, including 256GB of SSD storage space, 12GB of RAM, and a 60Hz refresh rate. The Vivobook 14 holds a charge for up to 8 hours, and has a NumberPad that you can activate within its keyboard whenever you need it.

See at Best Buy

Budget laptops are only a small slice of Best Buy's Early Black Friday offerings. If you're looking for even more deals, there are plenty more discounts that are live on gaming monitors, headsets, TVs, and more. Plus, be sure to stay tuned to GameSpot's Black Friday coverage in the weeks leading up to the massive sale event for even more early Black Friday deals from other retailers, including a great selection of discounted Lego sets at Target, discounts on Razer's Pokemon peripheral collab, and big price cuts on Xbox controllers (both Elite and Core).

Sign up for GameSpot's Weekly Deals Newsletter:

Continue Reading at GameSpot

This Hidden FPS Gem Is Getting A Physical Collector's Edition On PS5, Xbox Series X

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 11:24
Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart (PS5) Preorder at Walmart (Xbox) Preorder at GameStop

If you or someone you know is a RoboCop fan, then your holiday shopping just got easier thanks to the upcoming RoboCop: Rogue City Steelbook Collection. This new physical edition of the game arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X on December 2. Preorders are now live at multiple online retailers. While there are no preorder bonuses, the new collection includes the full RoboCop: Rogue City base game, the RoboCop: Unfinished Business standalone expansion, and a bunch of bonus DLC--not to mention an exclusive steelbook case--all for just $50.

RoboCop: Rogue City Steelbook Collection $50 | Releases December 2

Considering RoboCop: Rogue City regularly costs $40 on the PS Store and Xbox Store, there's a lot of value here for an extra $10. Not only do you get a copy of Rogue City, but you'll also get Rogue City: Unfinished Business--a standalone adventure that continues the brutal FPS action. Of course, the main selling point of this bundle might be the steelbook case, which features a cool shot of RoboCop. To top it all off, there's also a selection of bonus content that includes unique in-game skins and weapons. Here's everything included in the RoboCop: Rogue City Steelbook Collection

  • RoboCop: Rogue City base game
  • RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business expansion
  • Exclusive Steelbook case
  • Bonus DLC:
    • Damaged Armor Skin inspired by the armor from the first RoboCop movie
    • Blue Armor Skin inspired by RoboCop 2
    • Frosted Armor Skin
    • Alternative Police Uniform
    • Pitch Black Auto-9
    • Scarlet Cryo Cannon
    • Prototype Auto-9
    • OCP Shotgun

Preorders are live at Amazon, Walmart (PS5, Xbox), and GameStop. Note that Amazon is currently listing preorders at $53.27, which is a few dollars more than the other retailers, but we expect the price to adjust to match Walmart and GameStop before launch.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart (PS5) Preorder at Walmart (Xbox)

Our RoboCop: Rogue City review gave it a 7/10, noting that it does an impressive job of making you feel like RoboCop and for following a new storyline that lets you see another slice of Old Detroit's crime-ridden streets. "If you're a fan of RoboCop, then you'll find a lot to love in Rogue City," wrote critic Richard Wakeling. "It's chock full of Easter eggs and manages to capture the look and feel of the first two RoboCop movies with excellent attention to detail, even getting Peter Weller to reprise his role as the eponymous hero. More than anything, it does a tremendous job of making you feel like RoboCop in its best moments."

While the new RoboCop: Rogue City Collection is a physical-only release, both Rogue City and Rogue City: Unfinished Business are also available as standalone titles on PS5, Xbox, and PC. PC fans who want to check out the FPS can grab the Steam version at a discount via Fanatical, where the RoboCop: Rogue City - Alex Murphy Deluxe Edition is on sale for $44 (was $60), and RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business is down to $24 (was $30). Standalone physical editions of RoboCop: Rogue City and Unfinished Business are also available on PS5 and Xbox--however, grabbing these versions separately will be more expensive than the $50 Steelbook Collection, so it's probably best to just wait the extra couple weeks.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Steelbook Blu-Ray Launches Soon

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 10:43
Preorder at Amazon See at Amazon

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is easily the best film adaptation of the legendary tabletop game franchise to date, and if you're looking to add it to your Blu-ray collection, you can grab a new 4K steelbook Blu-ray version on January 20, 2026. This is a reprint of the 2023 release of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves on 4K Blu-ray--but unlike that older version, the digital streaming key included in the new 4K Steelbook edition will still be valid. Preorders are available for $37 at Amazon.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Steelbook Edition (4K) $37 | Releases January 20, 2026

The Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Steelbook Edition includes a 4K UHD cut of the film with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support, as well as a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. The steelbook case features unique artwork of the classic D&D logo on the front and the rear, and on the inside, a silhouetted image of the film's cast as they cross a stone bridge in the Underdark. This version also includes numerous bonus materials, such as deleted scenes, a gag reel, a numerous featurettes.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves special features

  • Deleted and extended scenes
  • Gag Reel
  • The Bestiary featurette
  • Broadswords, Battleaxes & Badass Brawls featurette
  • Fantastic Foes featurette
  • Forging the Forgotten Realms featurette
  • From Dice to Dragons: Honoring the Lore featurette
  • Rogues' Gallery: The Heroes of Dungeons & Dragons
Preorder at Amazon Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (4K Blu-ray) $15

In case the steelbook sells out, you can get the standard 4K release of the movie for $15 at Amazon. This release includes the same special features on the disc, though it's likely the digital streaming code in this version will have expired by now.

See at Amazon Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

A critical hit--but sadly not a commercial one--Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was praised for its ensemble cast, vibrant worldbuilding, and its faithful adaptation of the tabletop game. Starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and Hugh Grant, the movie tells the story of a band of thieves and adventurers on an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic and save the day.

If you're looking for a few bargains ahead of Black Friday, several big Blu-ray box sets have gotten an early discount. The pricy--and artisanal--Wes Anderson 4K Blu-ray Collection has been discounted by 50%, hundreds of movies from the Criterion Collection are also 50% off, and The Shining 4K Special Edition Steelbook has gotten a massive discount at Amazon. You can also save big on the Blu-ray box set of HBO's Succession, get the new reprint of the Indiana Jones 4K steelbook collection, and prep for Predator Badlands with classic films and graphic novels.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Get 12 Months Of Walmart+ For Only $49 And Shop Black Friday Early

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 08:31
Sign up for Walmart+

If you don't have Walmart+, now's the best time to become a member. From now until December 2, new and returning subscribers can sign up for an annual plan for only $49 (was $98). Walmart+ is already packed with value at full price, so the 50% discount makes it an absolute bargain. For instance, one of the perks is access to Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium. Do you subscribe to either of those streaming services? You are most likely spending more just on one of those services than you would on a Walmart+ annual plan right now.

The Walmart+ promotion is timed around the retailer's trio of holiday sales, the first of which kicks off tonight. Members can shop Walmart's Black Friday 2025 and Cyber Monday sales events five hours early. The retailer's first Black Friday Deals Event runs November 14-16, but members can start shopping later today at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET. The three-day sale will be available for everyone at 9 PM PT.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Valve Says Steam Machine Has "Overlap" With Traditional Consoles, But It's Not One

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 06:50

The biggest gaming announcement this week came from Valve when it revealed the six-inch Steam Machine, a new device coming in 2026 that will allow people to play PC games on their TV. Some have seen this as Valve attempting to enter the living room marketplace currently dominated by the mainstay platform-holders like Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo. But Valve apparently doesn't pay too much attention to existing consoles and instead came up with the idea for the Steam Machine by looking at the latest trends in PC gaming.

Software engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais told IGN that when Valve was setting out to create the Steam Machine, the company was "not looking at consoles or other products in that direction. Everything we do is informed by what's happening on the PC gaming side of things."

At the same time, he admitted that there ended up being "quite a bit of overlap" because the Steam Machine aims to make PC gaming "work better in the living room and that's traditionally where consoles have been."

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Bobby Kotick On Activision Almost Buying Minecraft And Why It Didn't Happen

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 06:32

Microsoft bought Minecraft and developer Mojang in 2014 for $2.5 billion, but the Xbox company was not the only group to make an offer for the sandbox series. It was reported years ago that Activision (as well as EA) was also in the mix to buy Minecraft, and now former executive Bobby Kotick has discussed the bid process and what ultimately kept the deal from coming together.

Appearing on billionaire Ari Emanuel's podcast, Kotick said of Minecraft, "I almost bought it."

He added: "I had to spend five days in Stockholm with [Markus 'Notch' Persson], the guy who founded the company. We offered him $1.5 billion. And he said, 'By the way, I'm quitting, and my top leadership guys are all quitting.' And they only had 30 employees at the company. Like, we can't run your company."

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Red Dead Redemption Confirmed For Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, And Mobile - Free Upgrade And Enhancements Detailed

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 06:11

Rockstar's 2010 game Red Dead Redemption is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2, along with iOS and Android, the developer has confirmed following initial listings and reports.

"Experience these epic Western adventures on the latest mobile devices and current generation consoles--with free upgrades, the ability to carry over game progress, and a number of enhancements," Rockstar said.

The new versions launch on December 2, and the iOS and Android editions are coming via Netflix Games. The game will also include the popular Undead Nightmare mode featuring zombies.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Vampire Survivors VR Is Out Now, So You Can Be The Bullet Hell

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 05:04

You can now beam Vampire Survivors directly into your eyeballs, as developer Poncle's indie-bullet-hell sensation is out now on a new platform: VR.

More specifically, it's available for the Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S, Meta Quest Pro, and Meta Quest 2, with a new trailer inviting players to "be the bullet hell, on your face."

This version of Vampire Survivors will come with two of the game's DLC expansions, Legacy of the Moonspell and Tides of the Foscari, built in. Both expansions add additional stages, characters, weapons, and enemies for players to experiment with. Vampire Survivors VR, as a result, sports a slightly higher price tag of $10, compared to $5 on platforms like Steam.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Arc Raiders' Most OP Perk Just Got Nerfed

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 05:02

Arc Raiders' 1.2.0 update just landed on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and alongside fixing various bugs and making some improvements, developer Embark Studios has also nerfed one of the extraction shooter's best perks for "over-providing valuable items."

Out now for consoles and PC, update 1.2.0 takes aim at Security Breach, one of the last perks you get in the Survival skill tree. This perk is the only way you can open the game's Security Lockers, extra loot boxes containing additional equipment that spawns within high-loot areas. The rewards in these Security Lockers were so good that folks across the game's community were asking for Embark Studios to nerf the perk. The developer has listened, confirming in the game's official Discord server that it has "adjusted the security lockers because they were over-providing valuable items."

In a popular post on r/ArcRaiders, the response appears to be positive. Most who've already unlocked the perk said that even though the Security Breach has been nerfed, they still find value in its rewards. Those who've waited to get it are happy to see a reduction in loot hoarding, while vowing to unlock it ASAP to reap the benefits.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Major Ubisoft News Could Be Imminent After Last-Minute Change

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 04:26

Just before it was scheduled to release the first-half earnings results for fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), Ubisoft has delayed the report until something is published "in the coming days."

According to a sudden November 13 press release, the company has decided to postpone sharing its earnings "until the publication of its first-half 2025-26 results." It's asking Euronext, a European exchange market that provides trading and post-trade services, to halt trading until it informs the market when it's ready to restart.

"Ubisoft announces the postponement of the release of its results for the first half of fiscal year 2025-26," the company said. "Ubisoft has requested Euronext to halt trading of its shares (FR0000054470) and its bonds (FR001400DV38, FR001400MA32, and FR0014000O87) from the market opening on November 14, 2025, until the publication of its first-half 2025-26 results in the coming days. Ubisoft will inform the market of the date on which trading will restart. Ubisoft will inform the market of the date on which trading will restart."

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Who Is The Steam Machine Even For? Industry Expert Weighs In

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 04:18

Valve just recently announced a new line of hardware, including a console-like Steam Machine. It's a little six-inch cube-like device that plays PC games on your TV. Who wants to do that and how big is the market? According to Alinea Analytics, about 20% of Steam Deck users--or a few million people--dock their system and play games on a TV, and this shows there is a "clear appetite" for a device like the Steam Machine that offers a "couch-friendly PC gaming experience."

"So partially, the Steam Machine is for current Steam users. It's an attractive second device for PC gamers who want a living-room gaming setup without building a full rig or investing in another ecosystem," Alinea's Rhys Elliott said.

He went on to say that the Steam Machine nicely slots into Valve's ambition to "make PC gaming more accessible and flexible." With the Steam Machine, users don't have to worry about the hassle of upgrading components because everything is already in the box.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

PUBG's Original Creator Is Planning FPS With 100v100 Matches

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 03:34

Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene, best known for creating the landmark battle royale game PUBG, outlined an ambitious plan for his development studio to produce three ambitious titles, including one that aims to support 100v100-player multiplayer matches.

Speaking to Eurogamer, Greene detailed the roughly 10-year plan for his studio, which was established in 2019 and is simply called PlayerUnknown Productions. The first game from the development team is Prologue: Go Wayback, a single-player survival roguelike that tasks you with navigating worlds generated through machine-learning technology. It'll be available in early access starting November 20. Greene has stated in the past that he expects players to hate the game at first.

The second planned game from the studio "aims to test limited multiplayer, maybe up to 100 versus 100 players," Greene told Eurogamer. Describing the untitled project as "more of an FPS/RTS mix," the game would test terrain generation, NPC interactions, and network protocols on large scales.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Metroid Prime 4 Mocchi-Mocchi Mega Plushies Just Launched On Amazon

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 03:32
See at Amazon See at Amazon

Metroid has joined the Club Mocchi-Mocchi Mega Plush collection ahead of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's launch next month. Two officially licensed plushies inspired by the Nintendo series are available now for $39 each at Amazon. There's a 13.5-inch plush version of Samus' helmet and a 12-inch Morph Ball.

TOMY's Club Mocchi-Mocchi brand is home to the best and softest plushies themed around Nintendo games. The catalog already included a wide variety of plushies inspired by Kirby, Super Mario, Mario Kart, The Legend of Zelda, and Animal Crossing. Check out the two Metroid Prime plushies below.

Club Mocchi-Mocchi Metroid Prime Samus Helmet 13.5" Mega Plush $39

This 13.5-inch Metroid Prime plush is based on Samus Aran's iconic Varia Suit helmet. Retro Studios has tweaked small details on the helmet throughout the series, and the new plush is based on Samus' appearance in Metroid Prime 4. It has an authentic look with its distinct visor, oxygen tubes, ridges, and plating details.

If you don't own any Club Mochi-Mocchi plushies, you can expect this large plushie to be extremely soft. TOMY's Club Mocchi-Mocchi line is filled with high-quality plushies made with premium materials that hold up well over time.

See at Amazon Club Mocchi-Mocchi Metroid Prime Morph Ball 12" Mega Plush $39

Based on footage of the Morph Ball in Prime 4, Club Mocchi-Mocchi's new 12-inch plush appears to be based on the design from the new game. Granted, the standard Morph Ball hasn't changed much over the years.

The softness of Mocchi-Mocchi plushies makes the spherical models great pillows. So while the Samus Helmet is cooler for display, the Morph Ball will probably be the better cuddle buddy.

See at Amazon

The Club Mocchi-Mocchi plushies aren't the only new Metroid Prime toys and collectibles you can find at major retailers. Officially licensed action figure sets launched at Walmart for $15 each. There's a three-pack of Samus Aran figures with different suits and another three-pack with Samus and two Metroids. Walmart also has a $25 Metroid figure that glows when exposed to ultraviolet light.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Over 200 Rockstar Devs Sign Letter Demanding Fired Staff Be Reinstated

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 03:07

During the final week of October, Rockstar Games fired more than 30 employees across offices in the United Kingdom and Canada. Rockstar subsequently claimed that the staff members were let go for "gross misconduct," but the employees contend that they were terminated for attempting to organize with a union. Now, the battle over those labor moves may be heading to court.

Over 200 Rockstar employees have signed letters demanding that their colleagues be reinstated to their jobs. The fired workers were all members of the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain, and the organization has called Rockstar's actions "the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the games industry."

The fired staff members have been joined by current employees and other supporters for protests outside of the offices for Rockstar and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive. Additional protests are planned for the company's offices in London and Paris later this week.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Fallout Season 2 Trailer Shows Off Macaulay Culkin And Kumail Nanjiani's Characters

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 02:53

Prime Video has released a new trailer for Fallout Season 2 ahead of its debut in December, and it shows off two of the new cast members for the sophomore season: Macaulay Culkin and Kumail Nanjiani.

We don't know much about the characters they are playing, but we see Nanjiani's character getting called in for a battle and Culkin's character murdering someone. The trailer also spotlights one of the new settings for Season 2, New Vegas, and overall includes numerous spoilers.

Additionally, the trailer shows off more of Walton Goggins' The Ghoul and Ella Purnell's Lucy, who are in the midst of a new and perilous adventure in Season 2. Aaron Moten's Maximus is back as well, as is Dogmeat. Check out the trailer below.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

GTA Online Is Free Right Now, Lets You Get A Big Discount On New Mansions

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 02:51

Grand Theft Auto V's multiplayer game, GTA Online, is available for free, but only for a limited time.

Rockstar Games has announced that GTA Online for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S is free to download and play now through November 17. Additionally, there is no PS Plus or Game Pass Essential requirement to play online, the developer said in a blog post.

GTA Online became a standalone game in 2022, and it normally costs $20. To be sure, after this free week wraps up, people will have to buy the game to keep playing. Alternatively, they can subscribe to GTA+ ($8/month) to get GTA Online, Red Dead Redemption, and a bunch of other games, along with GTA Online perks, for as long as their membership stays active. GTA 5, meanwhile, was recently re-introduced to PlayStation Plus.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Silent Hill F Update Adds New Casual Difficulty, Skip Feature For New Game Plus

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 02:41

Konami and developer NeoBards Entertainment have rolled out a new update for Silent Hill f that introduces a new Casual action difficulty. In addition, the patch notes point to an added skip feature for New Game+ players, faster stamina replenishment for Hinako, and enemy reductions in certain areas.

There is a laundry list of bug fixes with the new Silent Hill f update, too, according to Konami's website. Interestingly, it's noted that the Casual action difficulty can be selected from the start, or the survival-horror game will offer it up as an option upon dying a certain amount of times. The skipping sections feature for New Game+ is optional as well, with Konami noting it won't "impact branching paths or endings."

The Silent Hill f system changes all sound like they're making the game a bit easier across the board. Along with quicker stamina recharging and fewer enemies, the patch notes state that "unskippable combat encounters" have been skimmed down. Plus, even the Hard action difficulty is reducing damage a tad to Hinako.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

PUBG Publisher Krafton Offers Voluntary Resignations Following "AI-First" Investment

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 02:05

Now that Krafton Inc. is becoming an "AI-first" company, the South Korean PUBG publisher is offering employees a "growth direction" opportunity through voluntary resignations, effectively reducing human jobs.

According to a Business Korea report (spotted by Eurogamer), Krafton internally began a voluntary resignation program on November 12. Based on tenure, employees who signed up were offered the following packages: six months' salary for those with one year or less; 12 months' salary for two years or less; 18 months' salary for five years or less; 24 months' salary for eight years or less; 30 months' salary for 11 years or less; 36 months' salary for more than 11 years. The company said this resignation "support" assistance isn't a means to slash its workforce, but to offer its employees the opportunity of "embarking on new challenges" as AI tech booms.

"The core purpose is to support members in proactively designing their growth direction and embarking on new challenges both inside and outside the company amid the era of AI transformation," a company representative said." The company plans to support members in autonomously deciding whether to continue the direction of change internally or expand externally."

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Why Does Bowser Jr. Have Bloodshot Eyes In The Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer?

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 01:49

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer dropped yesterday, giving fans their first look at new additions, Bowser Jr. and Princess Rosalina (voiced by Benny Safdie and Brie Larson, respectively). We saw only a hint of Rosalina's magical prowess, and a taste of Junior's chaotic temper, but fans noticed something was off about the mischievous prince of the Koopas (h/t to Kotaku).

Bowser, Jr first appeared in Super Mario Sunshine and inherited his father Bowser's fiery temper and imposing traits, but packaged in a pint-sized form that's equal parts bratty and endearing. However, his usually bright, cartoonish eyes now looked unsettlingly bloodshot, giving him an unexpectedly intense stare that caught everyone off guard.

What is wrong with his eyes???? pic.twitter.com/2geVN1bpP5

— SuperWiiBros08 (@SuperWiiBros08) November 12, 2025

No other character in the film seems to share Bowser Jr.'s eerie, red-rimmed gaze, leaving fans to wonder what creative direction the filmmakers were taking. The trailer hints at a desperate, sleep-deprived Koopa kid determined to rescue his father from Mario and Luigi's grasp--a mission that may explain his stressed-out appearance. Still, the image of his glassy, overworked eyes has proven hard to shake. Earlier in the footage, his father even quips that he needs eight hours of sleep to avoid turning into a monster, which now feels less like a joke and more like a grim warning.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

More Horizon Games Are Coming, Including A Non-MMO Multiplayer Game, It Seems

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 01:27

Sony and NCSoft are making a new Horizon MMO, but it's not the only entry in the series in the works right now, it seems. Developer Guerrilla Games said the studio is "busily working on" new experiences where players can "hunt machines in the world of Horizon."

"More on that to come," the developer said.

Guerrilla has not announced any new Horizon games, but it's been reported for some time now that the developer is making a multiplayer Horizon game. Reporter Jason Schreier reiterated this today following the announcement of the MMO. The multiplayer Horizon game is "Guerrilla's next big project," he said.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Pages