After debuting at The Game Awards last year, Exodus--the space-opera RPG developed by Archetype Entertainment and published by Wizards of the Coast--returned to the awards show with a new gameplay trailer.

The trailer follows the hero, Jun, from humble beginnings and “salvaging scrap to survive” to becoming the fabled “Child of Orion.” We also see a few glimpses of Exodus’s third-person-shooter gameplay, as well as a few of the hulking brutes Jun will be facing off against throughout the adventure.

The video then hints at Jun’s ability to “wield Celestial tech” and mentions “the right ship and the right crew,” while the faces of some of Jun's apparent crewmates flash on screen. One companion, Salt, is “an octopus piloting a massive mech suit who specializes in stealth,” according to the dev team during a recent media briefing.

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Today at The Game Awards, after a brief tease earlier in the week, The Witness developer Jonathan Blow and his team at Thekla, Inc. revealed their next game, Order of the Shining Star, which is set to launch in 2026.

Players will explore four distinct worlds in OSS, with a combined 1,000 puzzles to solve, according to the announcement trailer. Multiple characters will be encountered throughout the journey, including a queen, a knight, a wizard, and a talking boat.

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It hasn't been an easy year for The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley. For his opening monologue, Keighley got candid and emotional talking about the death of his father, David Keighley, who was the first chief quality officer for Imax.

In addition, Keighley experienced the loss of his home because of a natural disaster to start the year. "I don't usually open up about personal things on stage, but 2025 tested me in ways I didn't expect," Keighley said. "In January, my home burned down to nothing but ashes here in the Los Angeles fires. And just a few months ago, I lost my dad, who quietly sat in this audience every single year--proud, supportive, always cheering us on.

"My mom's here tonight, and we've left an empty seat beside her in his honor. I miss you, dad."

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One of the big reveals at The Game Awards today was the debut game from Bruce Straley's Wildflower Interactive, called Coven of the Chicken Foot. A single-player adventure about an elderly witch named Gertie and a peculiar creature, the game sees the two build a bond as they learn to work together to fulfill an oath. The big draw is the creature's technology, which will react dynamically to your actions, observing how you play and evolving its abilities to assist you.

Set in a stylized fantasy world where all the dungeons have been plundered, monsters have been slain, and heroes have moved on, Coven of the Chicken Foot will see players venture into deadly dungeons and dangerous forests. Gertie doesn't swing a sword to stay out of danger, but the creature can adapt to assist her. Wildflower Interactive says that Coven of the Chicken Foot will be a wordless game, as the story will be pieced together by paying attention to your environment and the small choices you make along the way.

Wildflower Interactive was formed in 2021 by Bruce Straley. The veteran game director and artist cut his teeth working on titles like X-Men and Gex: Enter the Gecko in the '90s, and after a stint at Crystal Dynamics, he joined Naughty Dog in 1999. Straley worked on several of the studio's big games during the 2000s, and he served as game director on blockbusters like Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, The Last of Us, and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End.

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Announced via a cinematic trailer during The Game Awards 2025, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is an upcoming single-player RPG. We know next to nothing about the game save for the time period it's taking place in--the same as the original Knights of the Old Republic games--but it certainly looks cool.

Fate is being developed by Arcanaut Studios with a team being helmed by Casey Hudson (yes, the same guy who was the game director of the first Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and then later, the first three Mass Effect games). The game is being described as a spiritual successor to the original KOTOR games, but it's unclear if that means it will reboot part of the story or simply be the sequel we never got. Only time will tell.

"Working on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was one of the defining experiences of my career," Hudson said in a press release. "With Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, we're telling a completely new and different story with everything we've learned since--crafting an adventure about choice, destiny, and the timeless struggle between light and dark. It's a dream come true to once again collaborate with Lucasfilm Games."

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During The Game Awards' Opening Act, the 30-minute pre-show before the show-show begins, developer Day 4 Night unveiled a quirky little trailer for a super-nostalgic 3D platformer with a cute little badger trying to save his home. Move over, Mario and Donkey Kong, because there's a new jumpman in town ... or the woods--wherever badgers live.

Bradley the Badger is an upcoming action-adventure platform that, according to its Steam Store page, is a "love letter to games." More specifically, the game is this hodgepodge of game-development ideas and faux pas. There are unfinished game worlds you'll have to put back together, "under review" cathedrals you'll have to explore, and copious enemies to find as you do it all.

As the trailer continues, they are fascinating worlds with funny names: Badgerborne, Cyberbadger, The Last Badger, and the like, all based on tropey game concepts. It's a little reminiscent of Hazelight Studios' Split Fiction.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most talked-about nominees for this year's top honor at The Game Awards, along with many other nominations. The team at Sandfall Interactive showed up in numbers, but just in case, it made sure they were very visible with a style choice as well.

As seen early in the show when accepting an award for Best Indie Game, the team is all wearing red berets--not unlike some characters in the game itself. GameSpot's own Lucy James captured an overhead shot showing that it wasn't just a one-off gag.

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— Lucy James (@lucyjames.games) December 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM

It's an impressive display, made more impressive by reporting by Kotaku that Sandfall had to pay for many of those tickets itself to allow the team to attend. But you can't argue with results, and the red berets speak for themselves. That's French solidarity, baby.

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The Game Awards 2025 are once again playing host to the year-end celebration of gaming's past, present, and future, and for this year's show, it opened with a very powerful performance featuring some of the beloved music from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the most nominated game in the history of The Game Awards.

Players who enjoyed Expedition 33 often spoke highly of the music, so it's a great fit to kick off the show even before you start counting up all 12 of the game's nominations. You can watch the full performance below, which features the vocalists from the Game of the Year nominee.

What a beautiful performance of "Une vie à t'aimer" from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! Fun Fact: the game is the most-nominated game in the history of #TheGameAwards. @lornebalfe @expedition33 @sandfallgames @kepler_interact pic.twitter.com/4EFgK0hRj4

— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) December 12, 2025

After having won GameSpot's very own 2025 Game of the Year award, Clair Obscur is expected to win many awards during the show, and is considered the front-runner for the show's ultimate prize. Here's the full list of nominations it's up for at The Game Awards 2025:

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This year's Game Awards didn't waste any time before dropping some news. Capcom's upcoming sci-fi title, Pragmata, finally has a release date: April 24, 2026. But if you want to get your hands on the game early, the Pragmata demo is available right now on Steam.

In addition to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, Pragmata will also be available on Nintendo Switch 2. Pragmata was originally announced in 2020, and it was subsequently delayed before it was dropped from Capcom's release calendar.

The game puts players in the role of Hugh, an astronaut in the near future who is accompanied by Diana, an android who appears as a little girl. The unlikely pair needs to work together as they attempt to survive on a lunar research station. While players primarily control Hugh, there will be times when Diana comes to the forefront.

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Decrepit, a new dark fantasy game, has been unveiled at The Game Awards. Inspired by souls-like games, the first-person dungeon-crawler doesn't have a final release date yet, but it is in development for PC and is aiming to launch in 2026.

Like several other souls-likes, Decrepit is built around stamina-based combat. Developer Jämmerdal Games says players will need to master the space around them to overcome the monsters that stand in their way, and while hidden secrets can provide permanent bonuses, they are no substitute for knowledge and the perfect execution of moves. Each weapon in Decrepit has distinct attack patterns, and spells can be used to deal heavy damage when a window of opportunity opens up.

Games like Hexen and Eye of the Beholder are some of the influences cited by the developer, but with a modern souls-like inspiration at its core, you'll need to study enemy attack patterns and strike quickly at the right time. Every death drags you back to the starting dungeons--and stripped of all equipment--so knowledge truly is power in this game. Players can choose from several equipment-based classes--Mage, Warrior, Rogue, or Shaman--and finding the right gear to match your archetype will unlock set bonuses and unique abilities.

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Time Magazine named AI's architects as Person of the Year for 2025, but if these "thinking computers" are exemplified by the artificial intelligence used by Amazon Prime Video, then they aren't really thinking at all. Prime Video posted an AI recap video for Fallout Season 1 that's so egregious and wrong that it almost played like a parody--at least until it was pulled.

Until earlier today, Prime Video subscribers were able to witness it for themselves by visiting Fallout Season 2's page and clicking on Fallout - Season 1 recap. However, the video has since been pulled. The AI tones of the narrator's voice were a dead giveaway about the video's origin. But it soon became clear that the video wasn't even proofed by anyone connected to the show. The most glaring example of that was the video's description of the flashback scenes, which it states are the 1950s instead of the retro future of 2077.

The video was also cut and edited in a haphazard way that almost seemed random. Near the end of the video, the narration even implied that the Ghoul threatened to kill Lucy to coerce her to go to New Vegas with him. This video has trouble getting even the basic facts correct, and it could almost be believable as a brilliant joke if the show had more in-universe AI-related material to work with.

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In 2023, Final Fantasy Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida indicated his distaste for the term JRPG, saying that Square Enix doesn't go into its games trying to make a JRPG. "We go into them thinking we're going to create RPGs," he explained.

Before this, Nintendo producer Hitoshi Yamagami, who worked with MonolithSoft on Xenoblade Chronicles X, echoed similar sentiments, saying, "I feel like we just make RPGs, I don't need anyone to add the 'J', personally."

In these two instances, there is both a direct and an implied acknowledgement that although there can be positive connotations attached to the label, "JRPG" can also feel limiting and discriminatory.

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Another great Xbox exclusive, South of Midnight, is heading to rival platforms. Developer Compulsion Games has announced that the action-adventure game is coming to PS5 and Switch 2 in Spring 2026.

South of Midnight launched in April for PC and Xbox Series X|S, meaning it'll be coming to different systems after about a period of a year, depending on when exactly it hits PS5 and Switch 2.

South of Midnight is set in the American Deep South. The game follows the character Hazel, who, along with her mother, are preparing for a huge hurricane.

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Fortnite has drawn upon some of the most iconic characters from the world of fiction, which recently led to a massive crossover. Now, the game is apparently expanding its roster to reality TV stars, as Kim Kardashian is slated to make her Fortnite debut on December 13. The influencer, model, and part-time actress has had her own hit mobile game, but this is her first appearance in an existing game.

Kardashian's appearance in the game is also a collaboration with her clothing line SKIMS. So far, dataminers have determined that Kardashian will have at least three main skins, eight alternate outfits, and various hairstyles to choose from. Via Vice, the potential pricing for these items is reproduced below.

• Kim Kardashian (Fur Coat): 1,500 V-Bucks
• Kim Kardashian (SKIMS Suit): 1,500 V-Bucks
• Kim Kardashian (Leather Suit): 1,500 V-Bucks
• Kim Kardashian Purse (Pickaxe): 800 V-Bucks
• Emote (Paper Magazine Pose): 500 V-Bucks
• Makeup Backpack (Back Bling): 400 V-Bucks
• Ring Light and Phone (Back Bling): 400 V-Bucks
• Jet (Glider): 1,200 V-Bucks

FULL KIM KARDASHIAN SET AND STYLES! pic.twitter.com/YTMXpX2mnT

— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) December 10, 2025

The pricing for the Kim Kardashian bundle and its full contents have yet to be shared. Additionally, there will be a Kim Kardashian Pickaxe that players can purchase in the Fortnite store and wield in battle.

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In 2012, programmer Chris Oberth passed away after a career that spanned from the dawn of video games in the late '70s to the PlayStation 2 era. Now, one of Oberth's unfinished games, Xcavator 2025, has been completed and it's slated for a physical release on the console it was originally intended for: the NES.

The Video Game History Foundation--with the permission and support of Oberth's family--found the source code for Xcavator 2025 in Oberth's development archives. It was originally developed by Incredible Technologies Inc., the company behind the Golden Tee Golf and Big Buck Hunter arcade games. However, it was rejected by publishers in 1991, and it was never seen again until now.

To finish the game, the VGHF teamed up with Mega Cat Studios, which was guided by the remaining materials to recapture the spirit of Oberth's original vision. Towards that end, Mega Cat Studios' development team only used the tools and environments that would have been available at the time. A standalone trailer for Xcavator 2025 isn't available yet, but the first footage was screened during the Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition at the 1 hour 43:31 mark below.

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The Game Awards are set to kick off on December 11 at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET, and it's sure to come with some surprise announcements and premieres that we may or may not have predicted well. With the nominations and the snubs revealed, here's a rundown on where you can stream Geoff Keighley's annual show.

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• When does The Game Awards start?
• Where to watch The Game Awards?

When does The Game Awards start?

As aforementioned, The Game Awards starts at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET on Thursday, December 11 with a 30-minute pre-show that'll likely include the typical fare: announcements, smaller awards, trailers, and the like. Below is a more detailed breakdown of the showcase's start time for various other regions:

• 4:30 PM PT
• 6:30 PM CT
• 7:30 PM ET
• 9:30 PM BST
• 12:30 AM GMT
• 5:00 AM IST
• 8:30 AM CST

Where to watch The Game Awards?

We'll have a stream available right here for you to watch, so you can either bookmark this post or return to GameSpot to read some articles and catch the show.

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With work on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach complete, all eyes are on the next game from Kojima Productions, OD. Also known as Overdose, OD is one of several games from Hideo Kojima and his team at Kojima Productions that we know about, and it's being made in partnership with Xbox Game Studios. Kojima has kept most details on OD under wraps, allowing the brief reveal trailer to do the talking for him and get fans of his work speculating on what he's cooking up right now. A few other details on the game have been revealed since it was first announced during the 2023 edition of The Game Awards. Here's a closer look at everything we know about OD so far.

When will OD be released?

A release date for OD hasn't been revealed yet, and we're expecting this game to be in incubation for a few more years before it sees the light of day. Kojima, who is now in his 60s, is keenly aware that he can only remain active in game development for as long as his body and mind holds out, but the veteran developer has promised to stay creative for as long as he is physically able to do so.

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The most substantial glimpse of the game was shared during a Kojima Productions live-stream in September 2025. In the new teaser trailer, OD’s backstory is shared in glimpses of redacted text that raise more questions than answers. From there, the video follows Sophia Lillis’ character as the events unfold from her first-person perspective.

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Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2 has some moments of levity, but it's not a comedic farce. Or at least it wasn't until a modder found a way to bring the chaotic energy of Super Monkey Ball into game with Arthur as the monkey inside of the ball.

YouTube host Blurbs recently fielded requests for Red Dead Redemption 2, including the aforementioned Super Monkey Ball mod. Before it could be finished, Blurbs had to work out how to put Arthur into a ball and and add gyroscopic controls and little bananas for Arthur to collect. But the crowning touch was to let the monkey ball unleash a path of destruction in its wake.

I completely recreated Super Monkey Ball inside of RDR2.
I asked popular streamers for mod ideas, so blame them. pic.twitter.com/WtltktmxYw

— Blurbs (@Blurbstv) December 9, 2025

That was only one of the requests that Blurbs completed for the full video. Some of the others included the creation a gunicorn--a horse with a usable gun attached to their head--as well as a separate gun that can turn NPCs into horses, in addition to birds that target Arthur with their explosive poop. To cap it off, Blurbs activates all of the mods at once, which sends Arthur into Super Monkey Ball mode at very inopportune times.

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If you're seeking a fun and affordable stocking stuffer this holiday season, it's hard to pass up Shashibo Magnetic Puzzle Cube. They're something between a fidget cube and a Rubik's Cube. The shape-shifting puzzle cube is wildly popular, and comes in dozens of designs based on pop culture properties like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob, and more. Even better, many models are on sale at Amazon, with some as much as 30% off.

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Most Shashibo products can be rearranged into more than 50 shapes, giving you plenty of reasons to keep coming back and tinkering with their sides. The sides are magnetic, too, so when you find a new position for it, they lock into place with a satisfying snap.

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If none of the themed versions catch your eye, you can also stick with one of the traditional designs like the Shashibo Spaced Out, which is on sale for just $18.19 (was $28). There's also a funky White & Black design available for the same price. Or for something a bit more complex, there's the Shashibo Octa that's on sale for $15 (was $20). There are several designs available, so check the list below for all the options on Amazon. Keep in mind that these are popular sellers and many of the discounts are limited-time deals, so expect prices and availability to change in the coming days.

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Tales of Berseria Remastered

$40 | Releases February 27, 2026

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Tales of Berseria Remastered launches February 27, 2026, for PlayS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This modern remaster brings the beloved fast-paced JRPG from 2017 to Switch and Xbox for the first time, with updated visuals, gameplay, quality-of-life improvements, and all previous DLC from the PS4 and PS3 versions. It's coming out digitally for all these platforms, but physical versions are only available on PS5 and Switch, and preorders are available for $40 at Amazon and Best Buy. PC players can also score a preorder discount by grabbing the game at Fanatical, where it's discounted to $33.59

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Preordering any version of Tales of Berseria Remastered nets you the Super Adventuring Assistance Set, a helpful collection of in-game consumables to make your playthrough a bit smoother. Here's what's included:

• 10x Apple Gel
• 10x Peach Gel
• 10x Life Bottle
• 10x Panacea Bottle

Tales of Berseria Remastered $40 | Releases February 27, 2026

The standard physical edition of Tales of Berseria Remastered is priced at $40 and available for PS5 and Switch. It includes the full game--which bundles the remastered base game and all the original version's post-launch DLC--as well as the Super Adventuring Assistance Set if you preorder. The physical box features hand-drawn cover art of the game's protagonist, Velvet. Digital preorders are also available on all platforms, and if you're on PC, you can save a few dollars by preordering at Fanatical, where the game is just $33.59 (normally $40).

Along with bundling all the original release's base content and DLC into one package, Tales of Berseria Remastered also features various upgrades and tweaks to the experience, including improved visuals and performance, quality of life options like destination markers and the ability to toggle enemy encounters, as well as immediate access to the Grade Shop--which included end-game benefits that carried over to New Game Plus in the original game, but is now available during your first playthrough.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Fanatical (PC) Tales of Berseia Digital Deluxe Edition $60 | Releases February 27, 2026

Aside from the standard edition, there will also be the Tales of Berseria Remastered Digital Deluxe Edition. You'll receive everything in the standard edition, the Super Adventuring Assistance Set preorder bonus, and some extra goodies, which are listed below.

• Battle BGM Pack
• Digital Artbook & Soundtrack
• Super Growth Support Herb Set

While digital preorders are available for $60 on all platforms, PC players can grab this version for just $50.39 (normally $60) at Fanatical.

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Tales of Berseria original came out in 2017 and serves as the prequel game to 2015's Tales of Zestiria, making it the 16th mainline entry in the Tales franchise. Berseria follows Velvet Crowe, a young woman bent on vengeance after the murder of her brother. It's a deep, emotional tale of self-reflection and the power of letting go. Despite launching after Zestria, Berseria's prequel story is approachable even if you haven't played Zestria. In fact, like the majority of the Tales series, you can play Tales of Berseria without prior knowledge of the other games. It even seems like Bandai Namco plans for new players to start here, considering Zestria has not been remastered yet. With the cadence of remastered Tales games, it seems to only be a matter of time before Bandai Namco announces a remaster of Tales of Zestiria to give both new fans and veterans alike the complete story with modern improvements.

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