Nintendo Switch Online’s late-November update adds four classic games across NES and Game Boy apps. The additions include the notoriously difficult Battletoads and the grappling-hook focused Bionic Commando. New features include remappable buttons and a hidden Game Boy boot screen Easter egg.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is finally getting its first proper Isu content through a new free update called “A Puzzlement.” Ubisoft defended the game’s microtransactions, arguing they fund post-launch support like this new lore content. The update also includes an Attack on Titan crossover event.
Microsoft is rolling out Default Game Profiles for the ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming PC. The feature dynamically adjusts power consumption to maintain target frame rates while extending battery life. About 40 games are supported including major Xbox titles.
The November 2025 Xbox Partner Direct delivered a stealth-heavy showcase with major game reveals. From 007 First Light to surprise horror drops, Microsoft’s third-party event packed surprises.
In a surprising industry move, former rivals Unity and Epic Games have announced a major collaboration. Unity games will be publishable within Fortnite, while Unity’s commerce platform gains Unreal Engine support starting early next year.
In a surprising reversal, Hypixel Studios has purchased the Hytale IP back from Riot Games. The developer is rehiring 30 staffers and promising a new development approach after nearly a decade in development hell.
Microsoft is hosting its last major showcase of 2025 this Thursday. The Xbox Partner Preview will feature new looks at games from IO Interactive, Tencent, and THQ Nordic, including the James Bond title 007 First Light. Every game shown will support Xbox Play Anywhere for cross-platform play.
Minecraft Blast brings Candy Crush-style puzzle mechanics to the blocky universe. The free-to-play mobile game is currently in extremely early testing in Malaysia only via iOS. Mojang confirms this won’t affect core Minecraft development.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reportedly features AI-generated art assets, particularly in its 680+ calling cards. Activision confirmed using generative AI tools for some in-game assets, while the game’s campaign requires constant internet connection even for solo play.
The Max Payne 2 RTX Remix mod introduces stunning path tracing visuals but devastates performance, dropping from over 1,200 FPS to just 36-38 FPS on an RTX 5080. Even with DLSS Performance Mode, the mod requires Frame Generation to reach playable framerates above 60 FPS. This follows a pattern seen
