Last summer, Sony filed a lawsuit against Tencent over Light of Motiram, a game that the former alleges is a "slavish clone" of the Horizon franchise. Now, the two sides have apparently struck a temporary deal ahead of an important court hearing that may determine whether the case goes forward.

As reported by The Game Post, a new filing in court acknowledges that Sony and Tencent have been "engaged in discussions in order to resolve the current dispute." Most notably, Tencent asked for more time to respond to the motion for an injunction, and Sony agreed in exchange for certain concessions. The terms call for Tencent to pause all public promotion or testing for Light of Motiram while also agreeing not to argue in court that Sony delayed its request for emergency relief by granting the extension.

The filing also notes an agreement between the two sides that Tencent won't ask for expedited discovery in connection with the preliminary injunction against Light of Motiram. It also calls for Tencent to hold the game to its Q4 2027 release window rather than moving it up. Finally, the court document revealed another area where Tencent and Sony see eye-to-eye. The two sides jointly requested that a hearing for Tencent's motion to dismiss and a second hearing held for Sony's injunction request be held on the same day: January 29, 2026.

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Journey to the 17th century Caribbean and take the wheel of a ship as Captain George Somers, James Riskinner or Joseph Bannister, three historical figures during the "Golden Age of Piracy". Each story is based at a different time, in a different settlement, from which you'll perform missions to upgrade your crew and ships. Each mission pits you against enemy vessels in pursuit of parts or plunder in a classic Real-Time Strategy experience. Command up to six ships and engage in real-time naval warfare and timed-turn-based combat when boarding ships!

Cosmo's Industry is a point-and-click, inventory-management adventure where you run an old, run-down shop that was abandoned by its previous owner. With the facilities damaged or lost entirely, it's your job and pleasure to recover as much as you can while satisfying the needs of your customers.

Nintendo has rolled out another new update for Mario Kart World. This patch brings the Switch 2 racing game up to version 1.4.0 and includes a swath of quality-of-life improvements and other adjustments.

Among the numerous tweaks, Nintendo has added a "Custom Items" rule to the game, allowing you to adjust which items appear during a round. The Custom Items rule can be applied to VS Race, Balloon Battle, and Coin Runners modes.

In addition, Nintendo has tweaked some of the course layouts leading to and from Koopa Troopa Beach. The company has also changed it so that every race heading toward Koopa Troopa Beach will now require you to complete two laps after reaching the course.

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As we approach the end of the year, most of us in the northern hemisphere are dealing with long night and cold weather--and hopefully a days of well-earned vacation during the holidays. If you're looking for something to fill your time with, you'll want to check out Fanatical's latest Bundlefestive 2025 event for some big savings on PC games from Monday, December 1, through Friday, December 5. The week-long promotion sees new PC game bundles launching each day, many of which include a dozen or more games for less than the cost of a full-price game. So far, Fanatical has launched two new bundles: the eclectic Killer Bundle Winter 2025 Edition on December 1, followed by the Steam Deck-friendly Build Your Own Play on the Go Bundlefestive Edition today, December 2. You can check out the full details on both bundles below.

Fanatical Bundle Festive 2025

• December 1: Killer Bundle (Winter 2025)
• December 2: Build Your Own Play on the Go Bundle (BundleFestive 2025)
• December 3: TBA
• December 4: TBA
• December 5: TBA

There are still a few more days left of Fanatical's Bundlefestive 2025 event, so be sure to check back daily to see the latest offers. Note that while Bundlefestive 2025 ends on December 5, these bundle deals will stick around for a while longer--but not forever. Like other Fanatical bundles, all games purchased in these Bundlefestive deals are delivered as official PC game keys. Most are redeemed via Steam, though other stores like Epic Games Store may also be required. Each game's DRM is listed on Fanatical's store page.

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Guillermo del Toro: Cabinet of Curiosities (Hardcover)

$45 (was $60) | Limited-time deal

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Whether he's crafting beloved dark fantasy movies like Pan's Labyrinth or directing sci-fi masterpieces like Pacific Rim, filmmaker Guillermo del Toro's work is immediately recognizable for its vivid visual direction. No other films look quite like del Toro's, and if you've ever wanted to take a peek inside his process, then you'll want to grab the reissue of Guillermo del Toro: Cabinet of Curiosities - My Notebooks, Collections, and Other Obsessions. This new edition of the book launched back in October, but is now discounted to $45 (was $60) for a limited time at Amazon. This could make for the perfect holiday gift for the del Toro fan in your life--just make sure you snag a copy while Amazon's discount is still available.

Guillermo del Toro: Cabinet of Curiosities (Hardcover) $45 (was $60) | Limited-time deal

Cabinet of Curiosities is a collection of Guillermo del Toro's illustrated diaries, production notes, and more. The offer a look into the development of his visual sensibilities, as well as closer looks at themes common to his work. The book also includes a lengthy interview with del Toro by New York Times best-selling author and filmmaker Marc Scott Zicree, discussing del Toro's personal inspirations.

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While this deal is for the new 2025 edition of Cabinet of Curiosities, the original 2013 edition is also still available at Amazon for $64. While the books are essentially identical in content, the older book might be a little worse for wear after spending 12 years in an Amazon warehouse. We'd only recommend grabbing this version if the 2025 edition sells out, but it's worth keeping in mind.

Del Toro's latest project is Frankenstein, a Netflix film adaptation of the classic Mary Shelley story about Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Oscar Isaac as the infamous doctor and Jacob Elordi as his resurrected creation. While the movie is available to stream on Netflix, you can also dive into the creation of the film with Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro, available for $75. There's also Frankenstein: The Complete Screenplay, which includes the film's script alongside concept art and set photography. It's on sale for $21 (was $30) at Amazon.

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