Bringing in the New Year with a bag full of accolades, Baldur's Gate 3 has claimed multiple victories at the 2023 Steam Awards. Not only did it secure the prestigious Game of the Year award, but it also snagged the crown for Outstanding Story-Rich Game, marking an impressive win in both categories.

Insomniac Games, a subsidiary of Sony, faced a substantial data breach recently. Among the leaked information is an internal presentation revealing Sony's plans to potentially increase game prices from $70 to $80-100. Additionally, they're considering releasing the next Spider-Man game in three parts, each priced at $50.

God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla, a new roguelite DLC, emerged as a narrative gem, challenging the discourse around single-player games' significance.

Hailing from the renowned Cyprus-based studio Nekki, known for hits like Vector and Shadow Fight, comes a new gaming experience that fuses the best of Web2 and Web3 gaming. Diving into the NFT realm, Fight Me delivers a visually striking package, offering much more than just cola battles.

This achievement comes on the heels of the Switch surpassing the total sales of the Xbox 360 within the United States. With this climb, the Switch now eyes just two more platforms ahead in the race to become the all-time best-selling gaming hardware: the Nintendo DS and PlayStation 2.

Cristiano Ronaldo, famed for his soccer prowess, has stepped into the digital gaming arena with a resounding bang. Collaborating with backers who've poured over $40 million into UFL, an upcoming free-to-play soccer video game, Ronaldo's involvement transcends mere financing; it's a groundbreaking alliance.

In a galaxy far, far away—well, in the realm of Fortnite—the universe underwent an extraordinary upheaval. Epic Games orchestrated a colossal live event, akin to a virtual Big Bang, transforming Fortnite's landscape into a realm of limitless possibilities.

Sega enthusiasts and gaming aficionados, rejoice! The long-awaited revival of some of Sega's classic series was announced during The Game Awards. Brace yourselves for the return of Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi. Sega teased that these beloved franchises are getting a fresh lease of life, along with hints about more unrevealed games in development.

Rockstar Games unleashed the much-anticipated first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, shattering records within the gaming community by amassing over 100 million views in a mere 24 hours. This staggering achievement swiftly dethroned the previous record-holder, YouTuber Mr. Beast, in a spectacular display of fan anticipation and eagerness.

Prepare for the long-awaited unveiling of the next installment in the iconic Grand Theft Auto series! Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that the trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI will hit screens on December 5, marking the first glimpse of what's to come in this highly anticipated open-world game.

The highlight of the month is the addition of Deathloop, marking its debut on Prime Gaming starting December 7. While the game had previously offered skins and in-game items, this marks its first appearance on the service, allowing members to immerse themselves in the unique gameplay experience.

Xbox Game Pass has just unveiled its upcoming game lineup till December 15, and it's an impressive selection. Among the games set to hit Microsoft's subscription service in the coming weeks, the highlight is the arrival of 2023's sleeper hit: Remnant II, available starting today.

Netflix has added another high-octane gear to its streaming platform with the upcoming arrival of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition on December 14th. Rockstar’s legendary trio of games, Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, are set to hit Netflix's app, tailored and optimized for an immersive mobile experience.

A multiplayer horror experience, Lethal Company, has stealthily crept onto the gaming scene, outselling even the biggest contenders on Steam. While it might have slipped under the radar for many, its recent ascent to the top of the Steam charts is causing quite a stir in the gaming community.

Baldur’s Gate 3, the highly acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons RPG, has been making waves since its launch on PC in August and PlayStation 5 in September. However, the Xbox Series X and S versions were notably missing from the lineup. Now, Larian Studios has confirmed that the Xbox release is imminent, set for December.

Chessarama, an exciting puzzle game collection developed by Minimol Games, is set to hit PC and Xbox platforms on December 5. This brainchild of the Rio de Janeiro-based studio, in collaboration with SMG Studio, offers a refreshing take on chess-inspired puzzles and captivating single-player challenges.

In the late '90s, gaming was undergoing a transformation, with cinematic cutscenes dominating the industry. Amidst this trend, Valve Corporation took a unique approach with its groundbreaking FPS, Half-Life, rewriting the rules of storytelling and gameplay mechanics.

The recent release of the PlayStation Portal has set the gaming community ablaze, but not in the way fans had hoped. Despite its debut earlier this week, the device swiftly vanished from shelves, leaving disappointed players scrambling to secure one.

Sony's handheld console, the PlayStation Portal, might soon undergo a significant evolution with the potential addition of cloud streaming support.

The late 1970s and early 1980s marked the dominance of Atari with its groundbreaking Atari 2600 console. Games like "Pong," "Space Invaders," and "Pac-Man" became household names, laying the foundation for home gaming. While the pixelated graphics may seem basic today, they were revolutionary at the time and set the stage for the future.