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📅December 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
December 2025 sees major PlayStation Plus game additions, upcoming Game Awards with high-profile reveals, growth in NFT gaming, and notable new releases across platforms.
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PlayStation Plus December 2025 Game Catalog Update

Sony added new games including Assassin's Creed Mirage with its Valley of Memory expansion, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, and Skate Story to its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, effective December 16. Soulcalibur III also joined Premium with enhanced features, enriching its classic fighting game offerings for subscribers across PS4 and PS5 consolesSource 1.

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The Game Awards 2025 Set for Major Reveals

The Game Awards 2025 is scheduled to start with a pre-show on December 12, featuring nominations dominated by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Major new trailers confirmed include Resident Evil Requiem, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a PS5 exclusive Saros, and a new Tomb Raider game, marking the event as a key moment for game announcements and awardsSource 5Source 9Source 13.

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NFT Gaming Market Hits $0.54 Trillion in 2025 with Strong Growth Ahead

The NFT gaming sector is projected to grow from $0.54 trillion in 2025 to $1.08 trillion by 2030, driven by blockchain-enabled player ownership and game economies. Titles like Axie Infinity exemplify this trend by integrating play-to-earn models and digital asset ownership, signaling a maturation of NFT-based gaming beyond early experimentsSource 4Source 6.

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Amazon Luna Expands December 2025 Game Lineup for Prime Members

Amazon Luna added several titles for December, including Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition and Guacamelee! 2 Complete. The service continues to enhance its cloud gaming library, supporting Prime members worldwide with a varied selection across genresSource 7.

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New Hybrid Casual Game 'Ragnarok Monster Kitchen' Launches Globally

Gravity has officially released 'Ragnarok Monster Kitchen,' a hybrid casual game, on December 11 in multiple global regions. This release signifies Gravity's continued expansion in casual and hybrid gaming marketsSource 10.

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Upcoming 2026 Console and Handheld Gaming Trends

Omdia highlights key trends for 2026 including interest in Valve's Steam Deck, PlayStation Portal, and the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, indicating strong innovation and competition in portable gaming hardware segmentsSource 8.

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Video Game Industry Continues Adjustments Amid Layoffs and New Releases

The industry in 2025 remains affected by ongoing layoffs since 2022 but also sees anticipated titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Civilization VII launching early next year, demonstrating resilience with strong upcoming game pipelinesSource 2.

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Warner Bros. Video Game Division Acquisition by Netflix Confirmed

Warner Bros.' video game division is set to be acquired by Netflix, expanding Netflix's entertainment portfolio into interactive game content, a move that may impact future gaming and streaming integrationsSource 12.

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Creative Assembly Confirms New Total War Game Reveal at The Game Awards 2025

Creative Assembly confirmed that a new Total War installment will be unveiled at The Game Awards 2025, with potential for future titles on PlayStation and Xbox platforms, signaling ongoing franchise growth and console expansionSource 3.

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Troubles for Developers Amid Controversies Over AI and Platform Policies

Recent industry challenges include a developer shutting down due to mistaken generative AI accusations, and Steam enforcing platform policy changes leading to game removals, reflecting complex legal and ethical issues shaping the gaming environmentSource 3.