Top 20 Gaming International News

2025-11-12 02:56:54

  1. Elden Ring: Nightreign DLC Announced: The expansion, titled "The Forsaken Hollows," is coming next month (December 3/4) and will add new classes and bosses, including the return of an iconic Dark Souls boss. (Source 1, Source 9)
  2. Japan-Only PS5 Digital Edition: Sony is launching a cheaper, Japanese-language-only PS5 Digital Edition for ¥55,000 ($357) in Japan. (Source 1, Source 9)
  3. Sony Announces PlayStation Monitor: Sony unveiled a 27-inch, 240Hz PlayStation Monitor that includes a built-in DualSense charging hook. (Source 1, Source 9)
  4. Bungie/Destiny 2 Financial Performance: Bungie is reportedly not making as much money as Sony had hoped, leading Sony to take a $204 million hit as Destiny 2 falls short of expectations. (Source 1, Source 3)
  5. Marvel Rivals Season 5 Update: Season 5 of Marvel Rivals will channel the X-Men Animated Series, adding Gambit and Rogue as playable characters. (Source 1, Source 3)
  6. State of Play Japan Summary: Highlights from the State of Play Japan included announcements for Elden Ring, Dragon Quest, and Fatal Frame. (Source 1, Source 9)
  7. Fatal Frame II Remake Release Date: FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is scheduled to launch on March 12, 2026. (Source 9)
  8. PS5 Lifecycle Status: A Sony executive suggested that the PS5 is "in the middle" of its lifecycle and that the company is planning to expand it further. (Source 6, Source 9)
  9. Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 Update: Nintendo issued System Update 21.0.0 for both the Switch and Switch 2, adding more than just stability improvements. (Source 3, Source 6)
  10. GTA 6 Delay Report: Insiders report that the GTA 6 delay could cost Rockstar $60 million, despite the game reportedly being content complete. (Source 3)
  11. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Preload/Launch: Preload for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is now available, and global release times and PC specs have been confirmed. (Source 1, Source 3)
  12. The Game Awards 2025 Partnership: The Game Awards 2025 will stream on Amazon Prime Video as part of a new deal with Amazon. (Source 6)
  13. Super Mario Manga Creator Passes Away: Kazuki Motoyama, the creator of the Super Mario manga, has passed away at the age of 69. (Source 6)
  14. Xbox Cloud Gaming in India: Microsoft has launched Xbox Cloud Gaming in India, available with an Xbox Game Pass subscription. (Source 6)
  15. Fallout 4 Mod Warning/Patch: Bethesda issued a Fallout 4 mod warning ahead of the Anniversary Edition release; the patch will include gameplay and performance improvements and a new Creations menu. (Source 1)
  16. EA Battlefield 6 Veteran's Day Pack Controversy: EA announced a $12 Veteran's Day Pack for Battlefield 6, but proceeds will reportedly not be donated to charity. (Source 3)
  17. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Trailer: A new trailer for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined was shown, detailing the adult Kiefer storyline and stone tablet fragments. (Source 9)
  18. Octopath Traveler 0 Demo: The 'Prologue' demo for Octopath Traveler 0 is now available. (Source 9)
  19. Warhammer 40K Lore Update: Two fan-favorite Space Marine 2 characters were confirmed dead via a brief lore update post, causing shock and anger among fans. (Source 1)
  20. New Legend of Zelda Lego Set: A new Legend of Zelda Lego set is confirmed to be releasing in 2026. (Source 3, Source 9)