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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 DLC character Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle) launches December 2

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 downloadable content character Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle) will launch on December 2, publisher Aniplex…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 DLC character Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle) launches December 2
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 downloadable content character Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle) will launch on December 2, publisher Aniplex and developer CyberConnect2 announced.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Skate Story coming to PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on day one

Skateboarding adventure game Skate Story will be available as part of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on day one when it launches on December 8, publisher Devolver Digital and developer Sam Eng announced.
Skate Story coming to PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on day one
Skateboarding adventure game Skate Story will be available as part of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on day one when it launches on December 8, publisher Devolver Digital and developer Sam Eng announced.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Pre-orders for the PS5 version of Ys X: Proud Nordics are up on VGP: videogamesplus.ca/lsymoq

Also coming to Switch 2 (game-key card) and PC via Steam.

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November 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion opening animation

Publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute Games have released the opening animation for arcade-style beat 'em up game MARVEL Cosmic Invasion.
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion opening animation
Publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute Games have released the opening animation for arcade-style beat 'em up game MARVEL Cosmic Invasion.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Wild Blue renamed Wild Blue Skies, ‘Hurricane’ gameplay trailer

Publisher Humble Games and developer Chuhai Labs have released a new gameplay trailer for on-rails aerial combat adventure game Wild Blue Skies, formerly known as Wild Blue, unveiling its new name and an extended look at the…
Wild Blue renamed Wild Blue Skies, ‘Hurricane’ gameplay trailer
Publisher Humble Games and developer Chuhai Labs have released a new gameplay trailer for on-rails aerial combat adventure game Wild Blue Skies, formerly known as Wild Blue, unveiling its new name and an extended look at the "Hurricane" level.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It's November 25 in Japan. 15 years ago today, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc launched for PSP.

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November 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
PIONER launches in Early Access on December 16

Open-world MMO first-person shooter PIONER will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on December 16, developer GFA Games announced.
PIONER launches in Early Access on December 16
Open-world MMO first-person shooter PIONER will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on December 16, developer GFA Games announced.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Karous, Ripple Island: Kyle and Cal’s Restaurant, more

Karous for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch, and Ripple Island: Kyle and Cal's Restaurant for Switch 2 and PC are the highlights of this week's Japanese video game releases.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Karous, Ripple Island: Kyle and Cal’s Restaurant, more
Karous for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch, and Ripple Island: Kyle and Cal's Restaurant for Switch 2 and PC are the highlights of this week's Japanese video game releases.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Famitsu (Japan) and Inven (South Korea) have posted special arranged versions of Trailer #2 for Grand Theft Auto VI, featuring narration by Junichi Suwabe and Lee Jun-hyuk, respectively.

Japanese: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IftQ...
Korean: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybyM...
November 24, 2025 at 2:27 AM
FEROCIOUS launches December 4

Dinosaur first-person shooter FEROCIOUS will launch for PC via Steam on December 4, publisher tinyBuild and developer OMYOG announced.
FEROCIOUS launches December 4
Dinosaur first-person shooter FEROCIOUS will launch for PC via Steam on December 4, publisher tinyBuild and developer OMYOG announced.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Escape from Ever After launches January 23, 2026

Escape from Ever After will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on January 23, 2026, publisher HypeTrain Digital and developer Sleepy Castle Studio announced.
Escape from Ever After launches January 23, 2026
Escape from Ever After will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on January 23, 2026, publisher HypeTrain Digital and developer Sleepy Castle Studio announced.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:16 AM
GRIME II demo now available

A demo for Metroidvania / action adventure game sequel GRIME II is now available for PC via Steam, publisher Kwalee and developer Clover Bite announced.
GRIME II demo now available
A demo for Metroidvania / action adventure game sequel GRIME II is now available for PC via Steam, publisher Kwalee and developer Clover Bite announced.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The Coin Game launches in early 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Open-world arcade adventure game The Coin Game will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in early 2026, publisher Kwalee and developer devotid announced.
The Coin Game launches in early 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Open-world arcade adventure game The Coin Game will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in early 2026, publisher Kwalee and developer devotid announced.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Co-op dark fantasy looter shooter Vision Quench announced for PC

Pocketpair Publishing and developer WizMUD Games have announced co-op dark fantasy looter shooter Vision Quench for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026.
Co-op dark fantasy looter shooter Vision Quench announced for PC
Pocketpair Publishing and developer WizMUD Games have announced co-op dark fantasy looter shooter Vision Quench for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Palworld ‘Home Sweet Home’ update launches December 17

Pocketpair will release the "Home Sweet Home" update for monster-catching open-world survival crafting game Palworld on December 17, the developer announced.
Palworld ‘Home Sweet Home’ update launches December 17
Pocketpair will release the "Home Sweet Home" update for monster-catching open-world survival crafting game Palworld on December 17, the developer announced.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:07 PM
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice ‘We Are Here’ trailer

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Byking have released a new trailer for My Hero Academia: All's Justice dubbed "We Are Here."
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice ‘We Are Here’ trailer
Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Byking have released a new trailer for My Hero Academia: All's Justice dubbed "We Are Here."
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November 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten coming to Switch 2

AQUAPLUS will release a Switch version of Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten day and date with the release of Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube, which will be available for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC via Steam…
Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten coming to Switch 2
AQUAPLUS will release a Switch version of Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten day and date with the release of Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube, which will be available for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC via Steam in 2026 in Japan, the company announced. A release date has yet to be announced.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube confirmed for PS5, Switch 2, and PC

Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube will be available for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC via Steam when it launches in 2026 in Japan, developer AQUAPLUS announced.
Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube confirmed for PS5, Switch 2, and PC
Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube will be available for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC via Steam when it launches in 2026 in Japan, developer AQUAPLUS announced.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
STEINS;GaATE RE:BOOT ‘Gameplay and Teaser’ trailer

Publisher Spike Chunsoft and developer MAGES. have released the first gameplay and teaser trailer for STEINS;GATE remake STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, which is due out for PC via Steam in 2026 worldwide.
STEINS;GaATE RE:BOOT ‘Gameplay and Teaser’ trailer
Publisher Spike Chunsoft and developer MAGES. have released the first gameplay and teaser trailer for STEINS;GATE remake STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, which is due out for PC via Steam in 2026 worldwide.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny remaster demo now available

A demo for the Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny remaster is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, Capcom announced. Save data from the demo cannot be transferred to the full game.
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny remaster demo now available
A demo for the Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny remaster is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, Capcom announced. Save data from the demo cannot be transferred to the full game.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
First-person extraction shooter PUBG: Black Budget announced for PC

Publisher KRAFTON and developer PUBG Studios have announced first-person extraction shooter PUBG: Black Budget for PC. Closed alpha tests will run from December 12 to 14 and December 19 to 21 across North America, Europe, and…
First-person extraction shooter PUBG: Black Budget announced for PC
Publisher KRAFTON and developer PUBG Studios have announced first-person extraction shooter PUBG: Black Budget for PC. Closed alpha tests will run from December 12 to 14 and December 19 to 21 across North America, Europe, and Asia. Sign-ups are available now via Steam.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Code Vein II character trailer – Josee Anjou

Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Code Vein II introducing character Josee Anjou.
Code Vein II character trailer – Josee Anjou
Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Code Vein II introducing character Josee Anjou.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Nioh 3 reveals Bakumatsu period

The Bakumatsu period will joins the Edo, Sengoku, and Heian periods in dark samurai action RPG sequel Nioh 3, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA announced.
Nioh 3 reveals Bakumatsu period
The Bakumatsu period will joins the Edo, Sengoku, and Heian periods in dark samurai action RPG sequel Nioh 3, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA announced.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Genshin Impact Version Luna III update ‘Song of the Welkin Moon: Interlude – A Nocturne of the Far North’ launches December 3

The Version Luna III update for Genshin Impact, dubbed "Song of the Welkin Moon: Interlude - A Nocturne of the Far North," will launch on December 3, developer miHoYo…
Genshin Impact Version Luna III update ‘Song of the Welkin Moon: Interlude – A Nocturne of the Far North’ launches December 3
The Version Luna III update for Genshin Impact, dubbed "Song of the Welkin Moon: Interlude - A Nocturne of the Far North," will launch on December 3, developer miHoYo announced.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Silent Hill 2 remake now available for Xbox Series

Publisher Konami and developer Bloober Team have released the Silent Hill 2 remake for Xbox Series via Microsoft Store, the companies announced. The PC version is also now available via Microsoft Store. Both the standard and Deluxe editions can be…
Silent Hill 2 remake now available for Xbox Series
Publisher Konami and developer Bloober Team have released the Silent Hill 2 remake for Xbox Series via Microsoft Store, the companies announced. The PC version is also now available via Microsoft Store. Both the standard and Deluxe editions can be purchased at a 50 percent-off discount price for a limited time.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:04 AM