Latest Gaming News

đź“…December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Major gaming news includes Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. Games, December Xbox Game Pass updates, Tekken director's departure, Kingdom of Gaming Saudi event, and trends in AI and studio restructuring.
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Netflix Confirms Acquisition of Warner Bros. Games

Netflix officially announced it is acquiring Warner Bros. Games as part of its broader acquisition of Warner Bros.' streaming and television business, marking a major expansion into gaming for the streaming giantSource 1.

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Xbox Announces December 2025 Game Pass Lineup

Microsoft revealed the full slate of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in December 2025, including new titles like Monster Train 2 and the 2023 Mortal Kombat reboot, plus various perks and seasonal updates across Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PCSource 2.

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Tekken Series Director Katsuhiro Harada Exits Bandai Namco

Katsuhiro Harada, well-known as the longtime producer and face of the Tekken fighting game series, is leaving Bandai Namco, signaling a significant leadership change for the popular franchiseSource 1.

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Kingdom of Gaming Event Debuts in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia hosts its first Kingdom of Gaming event with state backing, representing the country's growing investment in becoming a global gaming hubSource 1.

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Paramount's Bid for Warner Bros. Gains EA Investor Support

Paramount Pictures' bid to acquire Warner Bros. is supported by investors linked to Electronic Arts' acquisition group, indicating potential shifts in entertainment and gaming industry ownershipSource 1.

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Mobile Gaming Industry Trends Highlight AI and UA Disruption

Industry experts predict 2026 will see maturation of AI in games, disruption in user acquisition mechanics, and a shift toward smaller smarter games and hybrid business models due to tightening funding and player demandsSource 6.

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Hello Games Re-Runs Expeditions in No Man’s Sky for Holiday Season

Hello Games is re-running its Holiday Expeditions event including 'Relics,' offering players opportunities to earn in-game rewards. Players report varied experiences with expedition timing and optimizationSource 3.

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2025 Video Game Industry Faces Continued Contraction

The video game industry in 2025 is undergoing contraction and layoffs following prior years of growth, affecting studios across multiple platforms, while notable releases continue into early 2026Source 4.

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Sony Partners with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Games

Sony has entered a partnership with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Games as a producer and publisher, aiming to develop new game IPs blending film and gaming storytelling techniquesSource 1.

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Epic Games Bets Against Horses; Russia Bans Roblox

Recent notable industry events include Epic Games placing bets against horses and a ban on Roblox in Russia, reflecting ongoing regulatory and market challenges in the gaming sectorSource 1.