Team Asobi and Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Astro Bot emerged as the big winner at The Game Awards 2024, taking home the prestigious Game of the Year award. The acclaimed title also secured victories in three other categories: Best Family Game, Best Game Direction, and Best Action/Adventure. Its success highlights the game's universal appeal and exceptional design, making it a standout in a competitive year for gaming.

Fast forward to this year’s Game Awards, and Sloclap had fans buzzing with speculation. Many hoped for a sequel to Sifuor another game in the action genre. Instead, Sloclap unveiled Rematch, a soccer game that marks a dramatic shift for the studio. Unlike hyper-realistic sports titles like EA Sports FC or eFootball, Rematch leans on a stylized aesthetic reminiscent of Sifu and Absolver.

Niantic and McDonald’s have joined forces to bring Pokémon GO players new opportunities to explore, battle, and catch Pokémon. As part of this collaboration, all 13,500 McDonald’s locations across the United States are being transformed into PokéStops and Gyms, offering fans an exciting way to engage with the game in real-world settings.

Naughty Dog, the studio behind acclaimed hits like The Last of Us, has officially announced its next ambitious project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The reveal came during the climactic moments of the 2024 Game Awards, serving as the grand finale before the Game of the Year award presentation.

Riot Games is stepping into the world of physical trading card games with its latest project, Project K, a fresh competitor to Magic: The Gathering and a notable expansion of the League of Legends universe. Designed for in-person play, this venture aims to create a vibrant community centered around strategic card battles.

NetEase’s superhero multiplayer game Marvel Rivals is making waves, with the company announcing an incredible milestone: over 10 million players in just 72 hours. This impressive achievement highlights the game’s instant appeal and rapid rise to prominence in the competitive gaming landscape.

Apple’s Vision Pro headset might soon take a significant step toward gaming relevance, thanks to a partnership with Sony Group. According to reports, the companies have reached an agreement to enable Vision Pro compatibility with Sony's PlayStation VR controllers, addressing one of the key limitations for immersive gaming on Apple’s platform.

As the gaming industry grapples with its post-pandemic realities, industry veteran Shawn Layden, former chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment, has shared his perspective on the challenges developers face today. In an interview with Eurogamer, Layden highlighted the unsustainable rise in game development costs and a disconnect between the industry and its evolving player base.

Nearly 630,000 Fortnite players and parents are receiving refunds as part of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settlement with Epic Games. This marks a significant milestone in a $72 million refund initiative aimed at addressing deceptive payment tactics in the immensely popular game.

UNIVRS Inc. has announced that Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable will release its highly anticipated Part 2 on December 17. The update, launching on the Meta Quest 2, 3/3S, and Pro via the Meta Quest Store, includes the game’s concluding chapters and introduces a two-player co-op mode. Alongside Part 2, the Complete Edition of the game—featuring both parts—will also debut on the same date.

Tremblay underscored the studio’s resolve, saying, “It’s our responsibility to make sure everything works. We’ve learned from the past, and that makes me optimistic for the future.” Fans of CD Projekt Red’s games can look forward to more refined and ambitious titles, crafted with lessons learned from both triumphs and setbacks.

Sony is reportedly exploring the development of a new portable console capable of playing PlayStation 5 games, according to a recent Bloomberg report. The device, aimed at broadening PlayStation's market reach and challenging Nintendo’s dominance in handheld gaming, is said to be in its early stages.

GSC Game World has rolled out the first significant patch for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl on both PC and Xbox, addressing a staggering 650 issues. This comprehensive update resolves game-breaking bugs, such as progression blockers and peculiar glitches like unnervingly long limbs on corpses.

Square Enix has found a captivating niche with its HD-2D art style, merging the nostalgic appeal of pixelated 2D sprites with modern, high-definition 3D environments. This unique aesthetic has been showcased in new titles like Octopath Traveler and remakes such as Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. The combination of retro charm and cutting-edge visuals has struck a chord with fans, particularly in the JRPG community.

Despite its widespread popularity and impressive sales, Black Myth: Wukong has left many players scratching their heads over its complex and often cryptic storyline. While the game’s stunning boss battles and cinematic experience can be enjoyed on their own, having some background knowledge of the story can enhance the overall experience.

While it may not be the pure horror experience that early previews hinted at, Emio – The Smiling Man is undoubtedly one of the most unsettling games Nintendo has ever produced. Blending a chilling murder mystery with the eerie allure of urban legends, the game doesn’t shy away from exploring dark themes.

Valve’s Steam Deck, the portable gaming device that revolutionized on-the-go PC gaming since its launch in February 2022, might be on the verge of a significant technological leap. According to a recently submitted patent by Valve, the Steam Deck could soon feature enhanced streaming capabilities and VR integration, potentially transforming the handheld device into an even more powerful gaming tool.

Freshman quarterback DJ Lagway took a seat, grabbed a controller, and made an immediate change to Florida’s roster. Lagway benched Graham Mertz and put himself in as the starting quarterback for a quick game of EA Sports College Football 25 against his teammate Tank Hawkins.

The inclusion of popular video games like Pac-Man and Call of Duty in the Summer or Winter Games remains off the table, but the Olympic Esports Games are set to debut as a distinct event in 2025 in Saudi Arabia. Preparations are underway to determine the event's exact dates, the games to be featured, player qualification processes, and other essential details.

Eight years ago, No Man's Sky launched to a lukewarm reception, with players voicing their dissatisfaction over its lack of features and multiplayer options. However, the game has seen a remarkable transformation since then, evolving significantly from its initial state.