15 Single-Player Hidden Gems From 2025 You Shouldn’t Skip
If you're looking for something to dive into over the holidays, join us and take a look at some of this year's best gems that flew under the radar for a variety of reasons.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s “Thank You” Update is Fantastic – Here’s Why
A free update to Sandfall Interactive's award-winning RPG that feels more like a free DLC - and it's a blast. Here's what you should know.
Reanimal Has Gone Gold Ahead of February 2026 Release
The Little Nightmares developer's next co-op platformer is on track to launch for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
The Legend of Zelda Franchise GM Wants Monolith Soft to “Create a Unique Title in the Series”
Monolith Soft's artist and producer Yasuhiro Fujita also spoke about how the role of the studio has expanded since Skyward Sword.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Developers Stood Their Ground Against Negative Playtest Feedback
Lead designer Prokop Jirsa noted that the studio wanted players to feel weak in the beginning so their strength felt earned.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Sold More Than 20 Million Units
The acclaimed role-playing game left PC early access in August 2023 before arriving on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in the same year.
Divinity is Unlikely to Launch in 2026, Includes Turn-Based Combat
As Larian aims for a three to four-year development cycle, CEO Swen Vincke thinks the title will be "way better" than Baldur's Gate 3.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Studio Denies Rumours That Next Game’s Multiplayer is Like MW2
The rumours indicated that the multiplayer in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be "identical" to that of MW2, including recoil.
Tomb Raider: Catalyst is a “Complete Adventure Top to Bottom” So Newcomers Don’t Feel Lost
Crystal Dynamics Studio head Scott Amos noted that Tomb Raider: Catalyst has "no homework required" for newcomers to the franchise
Escape from Tarkov Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies Since Version 1.0’s Launch
Players spent 135 million hours, or about 15,410 years, in-game since the extraction shooter exited closed beta last month.
Where Winds Meet Crosses 15 Million Players in First Month
Everstone's free-to-play action RPG launched on iOS and Android recently after reaching nine million players on PS5 and PC.
Dead Island 3 is Aiming for Q1/Q2 2028 Release
In its financial statements, Dambuster Studios noted that it had already started early production on character, world and story design.
Fallout 76 Developers Celebrate 2025’s Updates in New Post, Tease the Next Major Update
"The barndoors in Graninger Farmstead open once twilight has drawn night," said an unknown person regarding Fallout 76's next update.
Hollow Knight Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Coming in 2026 With High Frame-Rate Modes and Resolutions
Other platforms will also receive support for 16:10 and 21:9 aspect ratios, with a beta update currently available on PC.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Will be a “Love Letter By Fans, For Fans” Says Studio Head
Game director Will Kerslake also spoke about the improvements being made to the original Tomb Raider while still keeping it faithful.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Has Sold Over 7 Million Units
"Your continued enthusiasm remains a massive motivator as we work towards expanding the game even further," said Team Cherry.
Hollow Knight: Silksong – Sea of Sorrow Expansion Announced for 2026
The nautical-themed expansion will be free for all players and add new bosses, tools, and areas for the acclaimed Metroidvania.
Ubisoft Acquires MOBA March of Giants, Amazon Games Montreal
It's developed by a team led by former Ubisoft veterans Xavier Marquis and Alexandre Parizeau, though a release date is pending.
Terminator 2D: No Fate Review – What We Make for Ourselves
Bitmap Bureau's adaptation of a timeless classic isn't perfect, but it packs enough to make this a worthwhile run-and-gun platformer.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Gets New Quests, Locations, and Characters on December 16th
After receiving an emergency broadcast from Professor Medulin, players can venture to the Red Forest for hours of new story content.