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đź“…December 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This week in gaming features moderate new releases including RuneQuest: Warlords and Death Howl, anticipation for The Game Awards 2025, Nintendo Switch 2 titles, and industry trends highlighting AI and market shifts.
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RuneQuest: Warlords Launches with Tactical Combat and Mythic Storytelling

Released on December 9, RuneQuest: Warlords adapts classic tabletop RPG elements to digital form, emphasizing tactical combat and rich mythic narratives, marking a notable release in this quieter December weekSource 1Source 3.

2

Death Howl Offers a Supernatural Action Survival Experience

Also dropping on December 9, Death Howl combines survival mechanics with exploration and fast-paced action wrapped in a supernatural theme, appealing to indie strategy enthusiastsSource 1Source 3.

3

Victoria 3: Iberian Twilight DLC Expands Strategic Depth

Launching December 11, the new DLC for Victoria 3 enhances gameplay over the Iberian Peninsula, adding historical nuance and intricate decision-making focused on Spain and Portugal within Paradox Interactive's grand strategy ecosystemSource 1.

4

Everdream Village and Military Logistics Simulator Released

On December 12, Everdream Village introduces a cozy community-building gameplay experience, while Military Logistics Simulator offers a niche, systems-heavy supply chain and operational planning simulationSource 1.

5

The Game Awards 2025 Set to Amplify Industry Announcements

Scheduled for December 11, The Game Awards 2025 is anticipated to showcase high-impact announcements and premieres, with many studios timing reveals to capitalize on the industry's December slowdownSource 1.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcomes Multiple New Titles This December

Notable releases on the Nintendo Switch 2 include Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0, and Ultimate Sheep Raccoon, highlighting a strong holiday lineupSource 5.

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Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC Mega Dimension Launches Globally

The Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC Mega Dimension releases on December 9 at 5:00 PM PT globally, expanding content for fans of the series with new gameplay and narrative elementsSource 11.

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PS Plus Extra Subscribers Receive Day-One Skate Story on PS5

Sony surprises PS Plus Extra subscribers with the immediate addition of Skate Story on PS5 as a bonus game for December 2025, preceding the full lineup announcementSource 7.

9

Game Industry Trends Highlight AI Maturation and Market Shifts

2025 has seen increased AI integration in game development, studio consolidations, and a shift toward smaller, more creative teams embracing mid-budget and indie sensibilities to adapt to changing market dynamicsSource 4.

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Warner Bros. Video Game Division to be Acquired by Netflix

Confirming recent reports, Warner Bros’ video game division is set for acquisition by Netflix, indicating ongoing consolidation and cross-media expansion in the industry by the end of 2025Source 10.

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