Summary Undisputeddeveloper Steel City Interactive has released the highly-anticipated December update for its boxing simulation game, bringing new quality-of-life improvements, content, and bug fixes to the game. Patch 1.2 has been eagerly anticipated by the community afterUndisputedlaunched with a myriad of issues earlier this year, but is thankfully available to download and install now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. After years without a major boxing video game release, Steel City Interactive looked to fill the void with the launch ofUndisputedin October....

Thanks toBatman: Arkham Shadowand the wonderful lore and character development it contributes to the Arkhamverse,Arkhamgames have been exhumed and their future prosperity is now a huge possibility. WithSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguenow winding down, it wouldn’t be surprising in the slightest if Rocksteady was to pivot back to Batman-led single-player games—which it arguably should’ve been allowed to do instead ofSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League—and hopefully push it forward past the multiversal alien invasion it incited in the Arkhamverse’s present day....

Quick Links Panopticons are a central part ofFreedom Wars Remastered’s story and also multiplayer gameplay. When you firstmake your character, you’ll have to choose your Panopticon which will be a permanent decision for that character as you only have the one save file. There are many Panopticons to choose from, each with a different name of a town or location across Japan. This decision is permanent, though it won’t negatively impact your gameplay no matter what you choose; here’s exactly what Panopticons are....

Quick Links Monopoly GOhas brought back the spooky vibes with theHaunted Mansion minigame. After celebrating Halloween with similar eerie fun, the game has added even more spooky events and tournaments to match the Haunted Mansion theme. It debuted on December 12 andruns for five days until December 17. From a Swap Pack to the Five-Star Sticker Pack, there is a lot for you to win in this minigame. Just like other minigames inMonopoly GO, Haunted Mansion has its own exclusive token that fans will need to play....

Summary Doom: The Dark Agesis currently set to drop in 2025. After a gap of more than a decade, the 2016 reboot saw the legendary FPS series successfully transition into the modern era. It was followed byDoom: Eternalin 2020, and both titles captured the franchise’s classic frantic action and unrelenting style to the satisfaction of many players. Developer id Software’s upcomingDoom: The Dark Agesaims to continue this momentum while introducing some exciting new elements to keep things feeling fresh....

Summary In the last couple of decades, few games have managed to capture the essence of medieval times and deliver as authentic an experience asKingdom Come: Deliverance. Now, after a long, seven-year wait,Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2is arriving soon, with the aim of providing players with an even more immersive experience than before — one that can even be enjoyed as a standalone title, as it boasts its willingness to remain faithful to the first game while offering an adventure not overwhelmingly tied to thenarrative ofKingdom Come: Deliverance....

Marvel Rivalsis off to a huge start and the game hasn’t even hit its first official season yet. Withmore than 20 million active playersin the three short weeks since its launch, NetEase has an incredible amount of forward momentum to make the comic book-themed hero shooter one of the next big players in the live service ecosystem. There’s a huge and active fan community for the game, though it comes with its own set of pros and cons....

Summary InMarvel Rivals' attempt to be much more than a hero shooter, at the core of its gameplay is a story that centers around a catastrophic event called the “Timestream Entanglement.” This event was caused by a clash between Doctor Doom and his 2099 counterpart, who have conflicting views on who is the rightful possessor of the Doom mantle, and the future of their homeland, Latveria. In this clash, a host of timelines were severed and forced to merge, creating Chronoverses that see an army of heroes and villains now with the choice of continuing in their conflict with one another or pursuing the greater good....

Summary Nintendoindustry visionary Don James will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards in 2025. Formerly known as the Interactive Achievement Awards, the event is often referred to as the Academy Awards for video games, with a backronym meaning “Design Innovate Communicate Entertain." The upcoming 28th show will take place on Thursday, July 21, 2025, and will be hosted at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas showcasing theNintendoveteran’s award....

Stardew Valleyhas maintained its status as a blueprint for cozy life simulators. The easy-going farm-focused title caters to a variety of different people, which is what makesStardew Valleyso appealing. From hardcore gamers to complete newcomers to the world of gaming,Stardew Valleyoffers something for nearly everyone, which has ensured its success. In keeping with its life sim gameplay,Stardew Valleyfeatures annual festivals that help mark seasonal changes, adding to the game’s immersion. As the wait forStardew Valley’s predecessor,the highly-anticipatedHaunted Chocolatier, continues, there may be more updates on the horizon....

Summary Riot and Netflix’s animated seriesArcaneis one of the best game adaptations of the year if not of all time. Both of the show’s seasons were well-received and set a new standard for animated storytelling thanks to a stunning visual style and intricate plot that evolved over both Seasons 1 and 2 ofArcane. Arcaneis based on Riot’s popularLeague of Legendsonline multiplayer game which takes place in the fantasy world of Runeterra....

The ASUS ROG Ally X is ASUS’s second take on making a portable Steam Deck competitor and it comes with a plethora of upgrades that make it one of the best places to game on the go for gamers. It does, however, have one significant drawback for players in particular: its price tag. The ROG Ally X comes in two trims (1TB and 2TB) and both are considerably more expensive than the competition, clocking in at $800 and $900 respectively....

Summary TheAvengers: Doomsdaycast will undoubtedly feature several fan-favorite characters, and two familiar X-Men actors may reprise their roles for the anticipated film. Avengers: Doomsdayplot details are thin, aside from the fact that it will starRobert Downey Jr. as the villain Doctor Doom. However, much like the past fourAvengersmovies, fans can expect multiple heroes from past MCU films to unite against the threat posed by Doctor Doom and any of his cohorts....