The full release is a month away, but a new demo for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is now available for Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S. Square Enix notes that save data will carry over, meaning you can begin Cloud's journey in Midgar immediately.

On X, the official Final Fantasy account announced the holiday surprise for Final Fantasy VII Remake. The demo features the first chapter for the RPG, and by playing, you can grab Revival Earrings and Survival Set for the full game when it launches January 22. The post also reminds Switch 2 and Xbox owners that the full trilogy is coming to both platforms. Previously, the first two parts have been PlayStation console exclusives.

The Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade demo is out now on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox!
Start the trilogy today and transfer your save data to the full game from launch on January 22nd. pic.twitter.com/fexcWAWDtX

— FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) December 16, 2025

Final Fantasy VII Remake will receive a ridiculously easy mode for Switch 2 and Xbox, offering a way to never die in battle. This is part of the Streamlined Progression options for the game. Meanwhile, Switch 2 owners should be aware that Final Fantasy VII Remake will take up 90 to 99 GB of storage. Considering the hybrid console only comes with 256 GB of internal storage, some game shuffling might be needed.

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Despite Silksong's highly successful launch in September, Team Cherry hasn't forgotten about the game that started it all. The indie studio has announced that Hollow Knight will be getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition in 2026, with a performance update also inbound for all other platforms.

Team Cherry says the Hollow Knight update will be similar to the upgrade that Silksong received in its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: high frame rate modes, options for higher resolutions, and other graphical upgrades. Also similar to Silksong, all players who already own the Nintendo Switch version of Hollow Knight will get the Switch 2 Edition for free when it launches.

In preparation for the Switch 2 upgrade, Hollow Knight is going to get a major update across all platforms, which will serve to add new features and patch up bugs in the game. Players on PC will be able to preview some of these upgrades in a new public beta branch for Hollow Knight, available to test through Steam or GOG. The beta update includes official support for people playing on Steam Deck or ultrawide monitors, with full 16:10 and 21:9 aspect ratio support.

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Following the breakout success of Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios is revisiting its past in Divinity, a new installment in the Divinity franchise that was revealed during The Game Awards. Now, Larian has revealed that the upcoming game will feature some characters and continuity from 2017's Divinity: Original Sin 2.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 is now available for Nintendo Switch 2, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. On Larian's official site, the publisher noted that "Divinity will offer a completely new story, but there's some continuity and characters for those who've played previous games. You might even pick up on certain things others may not." It added that Original Sin 2 "is a standalone game and can be experienced on its own, but we will always recommend trying out Divinity: Original Sin for the best experience."

Divinity: Original Sin 2's new versions are available as a free update for anyone who previously purchased the game on that respective console by claiming the Upgrade Pack. However, Japanese players will have to pay ¥100 to upgrade Original Sin from Switch to Switch 2 and from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5.

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Just days after winning Best Action Adventure Game at The Game Awards 2025, Hollow Knight: Silksong developer Team Cherry has announced that the game's first expansion is on the way. The nautical-themed Sea of Sorrow expansion will arrive sometime in 2026, and will be free for all players.

Team Cherry released a brief teaser trailer for Sea of Sorrow but hasn't revealed many details about the upcoming expansion other than that it will include new areas, bosses, tools, and more. The trailer description teased that players will be able to "voyage across and beneath the salt-stricken seas" when Sea of Sorrow arrives next year.

Based on the small vignettes shown in the trailer, it seems likely that Sea of Sorrow will be set in Pharloom Bay, a seaside area featured in Silksong's reveal trailer that was cut from the final game. One of the images in the new teaser specifically seems to resemble The Lab, a location within Pharloom Bay that appeared in concept sketches and early game maps, as compiled on the Hollow Knight Wiki.

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After a lot of back and forth on the internet regarding what Geoff Keighley’s demonic obelisk could mean, it was finally revealed at The Game Awards that the statue was related to Divinity, the next game from Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios. Shortly after that reveal, we at GameSpot received an email asking if we would like to go sit with game director Swen Vincke and writing director Adam Smith to talk about the game once the show concluded.

Post-TGA plans sorted.

Returning to Divinity was always, eventually, in the cards for the team at Larian, but it wasn’t the original plan following Baldur’s Gate 3. “ We were gonna do more Dungeons and Dragons, so we were in the process of figuring out what that was,” says Smith. “And one fateful day, we sat down and realized that we weren't excited and we don't wanna make a game we're not excited about. And so we said, ‘Can we go back to Divinity right away?’”

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Lego Sonic: Super Sonic vs. Egg Drillster (590 Pieces)

$64 (was $80) | Retiring Soon

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A handful of Lego Sonic the Hedgehog sets are discounted for a limited time at Amazon, and since most of the best deals are on building sets Lego is retiring soon, this may be your last chance to secure deals from a major retailer. The best deal is on the current priciest set in the collection. The 540-piece Super Sonic vs. Egg Drillster is up for grabs for $64 (was $80) at Amazon and the Lego Store.

Five other Sonic the Hedgehog Lego sets will be disappearing from major retailers soon, including the only Sonic the Hedgehog Lego set designed for adults and experienced builders. If you want to display Shadow the Hedgehog's head on your shelf, the 740-piece model is on sale for $56 (was $70) at Target. Shadow the Hedgehog is exclusive to Target and the Lego Store--it's still priced at $70 directly from Lego--so deals on this set are even less common than on the Lego Sonic products with wider availability. We've rounded up more Lego Sonic the Hedgehog deals at the bottom of this story.

Lego Sonic: Super Sonic vs. Egg Drillster (590 Pieces) $64 (was $80) | Retiring Soon

Super Sonic vs. Egg Drillster is one of the coolest playsets in Lego's Sonic the Hedgehog lineup. The 590-piece building set has a bunch of interactive components and features seven characters, including three minifigures: Super Sonic, Shadow, and Dr. Eggman. Two of the characters--Pocky and Pecky--are minifigure accessories for Shadow and Super Sonic to hold. The remaining two characters are small buildable figures of Egg Pawn Badnik and reprogrammed Gun Wing.

Dr. Eggman's Egg Drillster vehicle is the largest portion of the build. The movable vehicle measures 9.5 x 5 x 3 inches and has a rotating drill as well as a dock for Gun Wing. The set also has a small laboratory build with a desk, minifigure chair, and a destructible wall. You can knock down the wall with the vehicle's spinning drill or by using the buildable speed sphere launcher piloted by Super Sonic or Shadow.

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Lego Sonic: Shadow the Hedgehog Display Model (720 Pieces)

$56 (was $70)

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Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is having a remarkable second run this month after winning Game of the Year at The Game Awards. It was already one of the top hits of the year, but that added exposure has pushed Expedition 33 even higher than before.

According to Alinea Analytics, sales of Expedition 33 jumped 21% on PlayStation 5 and 76% on Steam. The bump was a considerably smaller 3% on Xbox, likely because Expedition 33 is on Game Pass. Regardless, the combined sales across PC and consoles post-The Game Awards is estimated to be over 200,000 additional copies.

Sandfall deftly timed new DLC for Expedition 33 to drop almost as soon as it won its final award at The Game Awards. That likely helped fuel the rush of new and returning players that pushed it to 56,993 concurrent players over the weekend, via SteamDB. That's the game's highest count since June.

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Samsung P9 256GB microSD Express Card

$33 (was $55) | Limited-time deal

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The Samsung P9 microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 is back on sale at Amazon this week, but this time the stellar discount is on the 256GB model instead of the 512GB. The SanDisk P9 256GB microSD Express is up for grabs for only $33 (was $55), which is the all-time best price for a 256GB model from any brand. The 512GB edition, unfortunately, is selling for its full $100 price.

Amazon has also brought back its Black Friday deal on the Lexar Play Pro 1TB microSD Express, the most popular 1TB card on the market. Normally $220, the Play Pro is discounted to $186. It's slightly more expensive than the TeamGroup Apex 1TB model, which is on sale for $180 (was $212). For a 512GB card at Amazon, the cheapest option--if you're eligible for the coupon deal--is the Silicon Power 512GB microSD Express for $83.17 (was $104). Take a deeper dive into the world of. microSD Express Cards below. And if you need a Switch 2 carrying case, check out our roundup of the best deals on Amazon, including discounts on the most popular officially licensed editions.

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Target-Exclusive Lego Set Deals

14 exclusives and dozens more Lego sets are on sale this week.

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Target has kicked off a last-minute holiday sale on Lego sets that's arguably better than the promotion it ran during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The discounts aren't as large as last month's sale, but more products are included, and most importantly, a greater quantity of exclusives are up for grabs. Target has more exclusive Lego sets than any other major retailer, including a bunch of models designed for adults. And by "exclusive," we mean you can only buy them at Target or the Lego Store--though typically you'll pay full price directly from Lego. We've rounded up all of the Target-exclusive Lego sets on sale this week, including two Star Wars models, two Spider-Man sets, a very cool Mario Kart racing set, and unique builds themed around major movie franchises like Gremlins, Willy Wonka, and Wicked.

Target-Exclusive Lego Set Deals (December 2025)

• Lego Ideas: Gremlins Gizmo (1,125 pieces) -- $88 ($110)
• Lego Ideas: Magic of Disney (1,103 pieces) -- $80 ($100)
• Lego Ideas: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (2,025 pieces) -- $176 ($220)
• Lego Mario Kart: Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit (588 pieces) -- $40 ($50)
• Lego Marvel: Spider-Man Mask (487 pieces) -- $56 ($70)
• Lego Marvel: Peter Parker's Apartment (394 pieces) -- $44 ($55)
• Lego Sonic: Shadow the Hedgehog (720 pieces) -- $56 ($70)
• Lego Star Wars: Wicket the Ewok (1,010 pieces) -- $104 ($130)
• Lego Star Wars: AT-AT Driver Helmet (730 pieces) -- $56 ($70)
• Lego Wicked: Glinda & Elphaba Bookends (1,327 pieces) -- $104 ($130)
• Lego Icons: Holiday Wreath (1,194 pieces) -- $80 ($100)
• Lego Botanicals: Evergreen Collector's Set (599 pieces) -- $48 ($60)
• Lego Classic: Cool Creative Box (510 pieces) -- $24 ($30)
• Lego Super Mario: Peach's Garden Balloon Ride (453 pieces) -- $50 ($60)

Target-exclusive Lego sets on sale now (December 2025)

Now's the ideal time for deals on the 487-piece Marvel Spider-Man Mask and the 720-piece Shadow the Hedgehog model. Both of these sets are retiring soon, and the Lego Store is already sold out of the Spider-Man Mask. Sonic the Hedgehog fans should also check out Amazon's deals on Sonic sets before they're gone--multiple of the discounted sets retire soon, too. Spidey fans can also save on the 394-piece Peter Parker's Apartment playset.

A bunch of Target's deals are on fairly new Lego releases. For instance, fans of adorable furry creatures from film history can get the 1,125-piece replica of Gizmo from Gremlins for $88 (was $110) and the 1,010-piece Wicket the Ewok from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi for $104 (was $130). Gizmo launched October 1, and Wicket released in August. The other Star Wars set on sale is the 730-piece AT-AT Driver Helmet for $56 (was $70).

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Invincible VS standard edition (multiple versions)

$50 | Releases April 30, 2026

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Invincible VS Collector's Edition (PS5)

$100 | Releases April 30, 2026

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Invincible VS Deluxe Edition (Amazon-exclusive) (PS5)

$100 | Releases April 30, 2026

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Invincible started life as a popular comic book series, transitioned to a hit animated series, and naturally, the next step is a fighting game. Invincible VS launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on April 30, 2026, and preorders are now live. These include multiple physical PS5 and Xbox Series X versions, including a $50 standard edition available at multiple online retailers. Amazon and GameStop also have exclusive variants of the standard edition with their own unique cover art, but otherwise feature all the same content as the standard edition. And if you feel like spoiling yourself, there are two $100 special editions for PS5 that come with a stack of collectible physical and digital items, including the Amazon-Exclusive Invincible VS Deluxe Edition and the Invincible Collector's Edition available at Best Buy and GameStop.

Invincible VS Preorder BonusesZero Suit Mark preorder bonus skin (digital-exclusive)

So far, the only preorder-exclusive bonus is the Zero Suit Mark skin included in the digital standard and digital Deluxe Editions on PC and consoles. This extra skin is not included in preorders for the physical edition; nevertheless, preordering a boxed PS5 or Xbox Series X copy gets you physical extras not included in the digital versions.

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Mario + Rabbids Dual Pack (Code in Box)

$15 (was $30) | Amazon Exclusive

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If you're looking for a budget-friendly Switch game to buy as a gift this holiday, you can snag not one, but two Mario games for $15 total. The Amazon-exclusive Mario + Rabbids Dual Pack is on sale for only $15 (was $30) for a limited time. Released in September, the collection comes with digital versions of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Both games were developed by Ubisoft exclusively for Nintendo Switch. Kingdom Battle and Sparks of Hope are two of the best turn-based strategy games on Switch (and Switch 2), so check out this deal before it's gone.

Mario + Rabbids Dual Pack (Code in Box) $15 (was $30) | Amazon Exclusive

The only downside to this bundle is that it's one of the Nintendo Switch's "physical" releases with download codes instead of game cards. When you open the box, you'll find a voucher to claim the digital edition of both games on the Nintendo Switch eShop.

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Turok Trilogy Bundle

$30 (was $40)

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A few years ago, Nightdive Studios resurrected the classic Nintendo 64 FPS series, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, with enhanced remasters on PC and consoles. While all three games in the series were originally released as standalone digital editions between 2018 and 2023, they were recently collected into the physical The Turok Trilogy Bundle, which launched for PS5 and Nintendo Switch on October 31. And now, just a few weeks since launch, the collection is up to $30 off at multiple online retailers. GameStop currently has the best deal, offering the PS5 and Switch editions for just $28 (was $40). Meanwhile, Amazon, Target, and Walmart are all selling the game for $30. Just note that the deal is selling out fast--in fact, the Switch version is already sold out at Walmart, so grab the deal quickly before it's gone.

Turok Trilogy Bundle $30 (was $40)

The Turok Trilogy Bundle includes Nightdive's remasters of the first three numbered series in the Turok series, including:

• Turok: Dinosaur Hunter Remastered
• Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered
• Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered

Each game in the collection features upscaled graphics with dynamic lighting and enhanced water effects, modern gameplay tweaks, and more. The full data for all three games is included on the disc and the Switch cart. The Switch version is also playable on Switch 2.

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Nightdive's Turok Remaster trilogy is also available digitally, but this deal does not apply to the digital releases.

The original Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, based on the Valiant Comics series, launched in 1997 for the Nintendo 64 and Windows, becoming an instant classic in the FPS genre. The game was followed by two single-player sequels, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil and Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion--both released on Nintendo 64. The trilogy follows various warriors who take up the mantle of Turok--warriors who protect Earth and a parallel dimension known as the Lost Land from prehistoric monsters, high-tech super soldiers, and inter-dimensional aliens. The series also features the multiplayer deathmatch spin-off for N64, Turok: Rage Wars, and the prequel entry, Turok: Evolution, which launched on GameCube, PS2, Xbox, and PC in 2002.

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After two and a half years, eleven seasons, and one massive, game-changing expansion, Diablo 4's Age of Hatred is finally coming to a close. Announced as part of 2025's The Game Awards, Diablo 4's next expansion, Lord of Hatred, marks the end of the game's ongoing saga--one which has seen Lilith, Inarius, Mephisto, and the humans of Sanctuary engage in an epic struggle to gain control of the world and its future. But while the upcoming expansion promises a "satisfying" conclusion and an "epic, final showdown" with the game's big bad, Mephisto, it also promises a number of other exciting features, too.

Prior to the expansion's announcement, GameSpot, IGN, and PC Gamer were invited to attend an exclusive interview with two key members of Lord of Hatred's narrative team: lead narrative designer Matt Burns and narrative designer Eleni Rivera. The pair were eager to answer our questions about Lord of Hatred, even those that were, admittedly, both thirsty and bizarre. We left the Q&A session with a better understanding of Mephisto's plans, the lore behind the revamped Paladin class, and the Skovos Isles, as well as a great deal of anticipation--anticipation for more personality-filled dialogue options, plenty of "Jedi mind tricks," and the return of Amazons, Lilith, and Ralph Ineson's velvety voice.

IGN: Vessel of Hatred felt like you guys were holding your breath. Was that a Band-Aid or a part of the story that you always wanted to tell? I'm sure you guys heard a little bit of the feedback that Vessel of Hatred was good and also felt like it was teasing out of the showdown that we were all really waiting for. I'm wondering how much of that was planned versus you guys just taking longer to produce this big showdown.

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Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is receiving a major free update on December 16--one that adds new story content and even a new weapon to developer GSC Game World's open-world shooter.

As detailed in a new PlayStation Blog post, the Stories Untold content update will see players head to the western part of the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone after picking up an emergency transmission. The new area will feature seven new locations, six new characters, and several hours of new content, GSC Game World said.

GSC Game World said players will want to pay "close attention" to the Red Forest region on the map, and from there use their intuition and rationality to see how deep this particular irradiated rabbit hole goes. Other points of interest in the Red Forest GSC Game World said will be worth players' time are the Fairy Tale Pioneer Camp and the Old Mine.

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Saros standard edition

$70 | Releases April 30, 2026

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One of the exciting games arriving early in 2026 is Saros, the new PlayStation 5-exclusive roguelite third-person shooter from Returnal developer Housemarque. Preorders are now live for the game ahead of its new release date of April 30, with multiple versions available along with a few bonuses for securing an early copy. The $70 standard edition is getting a physical release, available at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and GameStop, while the $80 Digital Deluxe Edition is available on the PlayStation Store and includes exclusive in-game cosmetics and the chance to play the game a few days early.

Saros Preorder Bonuses

Preordering any physical or digital version of Saros gets you the in-game Hand of Shore Armor as a bonus. Additionally, anyone who preorders the Digital Deluxe Edition gets 48-hour Early Access to the full game starting April 28

Saros standard edition $70 | Releases April 30, 2026

The Saros standard edition includes the full base game plus the Hand of Shore Armor preorder bonus if you purchase the game ahead of launch. Physical edition preorders are available for $70 at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and GameStop. Digital preorders are also available.

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The Saros: Digital Deluxe Edition is also available to preorder exclusively through the PlayStation Store. As mentioned above, this version of the game will let you play Saros 48 hours before launch, starting April 28. It also includes a selection of bonus in-game Enforcer armor suits that are unique to this edition. Here's everything included

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Over 140 ROMs from Sega's long defunct Sega Channel, including service-exclusive games that were thought lost to time and never-before-published prototypes, have now been recovered thanks to the latest efforts of the Video Game History Foundation.

Sega Channel launched in 1994 and was one of the first subscription-based, digital game services, beaming new games and content directly to players' consoles through a television cable. The service shut down in 1998, and since then many of the exclusive games and content available on the service were thought to be gone forever.

That is, until the Video Game History Foundation embarked on a quest to see the channel's unique history, and its content, preserved. Alongside former Sega Channel VP of programming Michael Shorrock and a passionate Sega fan who had acquired a collection of Sega Channel backup tapes, VGHF sought to tell the full story of the Sega Channel.

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It: Welcome to Derry - Season 1 Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray)

$40 | Releases May 5, 2026

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It: Welcome to Derry - Season 1 (Blu-ray)

$35 | Releases May 5, 2026

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Season 1 of HBO Max's It prequel series dances its way onto 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 5, 2026. Preorders for the It: Welcome to Derry Limited Edition Steelbook sold out within an hour at Amazon, but you can still secure a copy for $40 at Gruv. We also expect Walmart to open preorders soon. If you're a Stephen King fan, it'd probably be wise to preorder ASAP. Steelbook Editions of the two-part It film adaptation sold out fast, and Welcome to Derry is the first TV series based on a Stephen King novel to get a 4K Blu-ray edition. At this time, the Limited Edition Steelbook is the only way to get the series on 4K Blu-ray.

Welcome to Derry: Season 1 is available to stream in full on HBO Max. Alternatively, you can buy Season 1 on other streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video for $22.

Welcome to Derry holds an 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and I think many longtime fans of King's legendary horror novel would say Season 1 was pretty great. HBO has yet to renew the series for a second season, but director Andy Muschietti has a three-season arc in mind. Season 1 tells the story of Pennywise's reign of terror in 1962. Season 2 would rewind the clock 27 years to Pennywise's previous feeding cycle in 1935, and Season 3 would be set in 1908.

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You would think stabbing a foe with a sword was enough. But a new update for Assassin's Creed Shadows will let you twist the weapon, elbow the enemy in the face, and then stab them again in the head. It's pretty gnarly, and it's part of title update 1.1.7, which is planned to start arriving December 16.

On the Ubisoft website, the patch notes highlight the bloody new finishers, saying they "bring more flair to your encounters." The official Assassin's Creed account on YouTube shared a video--seen below--showcasing the gruesome maneuvers for Naoe and Yasuke.

The new update also brings quite a few improvements to the recently released Switch 2 edition of Assassin's Creed Shadows. Ubisoft says that frame rate issues have been addressed, along with "various visual issues." However, this title update will come a day later, December 17, on Switch 2.

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Yet another video game is getting a movie deal, as a report today states that Netflix has bought a movie idea for a film based on the upcoming game Kingmakers. For anyone unaware, Kingmakers is an action-strategy game set in medieval times that allows players to use AK-47s, grenade launchers, and attack helicopters in battle.

The game is developed by Redemption Road Games and published by tinyBuild. It was due to launch in October this year before being delayed indefinitely due to its "incredibly ambitious" setup. Kingmakers is among the top five most-wishlisted games on Steam. So far, it's only been announced for PC.

Deadline reported that Netflix bought a movie pitch for the game, with writer Christopher MacBride (Flashback, The Conspiracy) attached to write the script. The report added that Stranger Things director Shawn Levy's production company, 21 Laps, is producing the Kingsmakers movie, while Story Kitchen's Dmitri M. Johnson, Michael Lawrence Goldberg, and Timothy L. Stevenson are also producing. Story Kitchen is also behind the Sonic movie series, along with the upcoming Tomb Raider and Life is Strange TV shows, among other gaming projects.

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Paladin is finally playable in Diablo 4, and after a weekend with the ARPG's newest class, it's clear the holy-magic wielding warrior is a force to be reckoned with and more than just a copycat of its Diablo 2 counterpart, even if I personally wished it leaned into its namesake a little more.

After two and a half years of waiting, Blizzard shadowdropped Paladin for Diablo 4 during a reveal for the game's new Lord of Hatred expansion at The Game Awards. Preordering the expansion grants early access to the Paladin, with the full expansion also set to add a second, still unannounced class.

Diablo 4's Paladin is a fascinating mix of old and new. While the class bears the Paladin name from Diablo 2, it arguably shares just as much, if not more, in common with the Crusader from Diablo 3, with a number of similar abilities and over-the-top holy magic. Taken all together, the Diablo 4 Paladin is a new concotion combining two different flavors of light-slinging, with a splash of originality tossed in for good measusre.

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