Major releases, industry shifts to indies/AI, studio layoffs and strikes, hardware launches and GPU shortages, and big IP remakes dominate gaming headlines.
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Resident Evil Requiem confirms playable Leon in remake
Capcom officially confirmed that Leon will be a playable character in Resident Evil Requiem, with developer updates highlighting new gameplay segments and expanded story content.
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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake name and details leak
Leaks indicate the long-awaited Black Flag remake name and partial features have surfaced, suggesting modernized naval combat and graphical overhauls drawing fan attention.
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Major new IPs and sequels announced at December showcases
Multiple new titles and sequels — including The God Slayer, Phantom Blade Zero, and Saros — received announcements and release-window dates during early December event coverage, signaling a busy 2026 pipeline.
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Indie games outperforming AAA titles in 2025 — industry analysis
Market analysis shows indie games are outpacing AAA in engagement and revenue due to lower development costs, short-form/social formats, and platform economies like Roblox, which reported major creator earnings and growth in 2025.
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Wizards of the Coast announces Dungeons & Dragons: Warlock
Wizards of the Coast and Invoke Studios revealed Dungeons & Dragons: Warlock, a third-person action-adventure title, as part of tabletop-to-video-game IP expansion noted in industry news digests.
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European games industry salary and workplace trends in 2025
A 2025 survey of European game professionals found salary growth concentrated at senior levels, increased AI adoption, declining voluntary job changes, and rising anxiety among support staff and QA.
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PC hardware and GPU supply concerns ahead of CES 2026
Tech reporting highlights ongoing global memory (RAM) shortages and rumors that Intel will unveil a 'Big Battlemage' GPU (Arc BattleMage series) at CES 2026, affecting PC gaming upgrade plans.
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Browser and mobile gaming markets remain strong into 2025
Analysts project the browser gaming market approaching $8 billion in 2025, while global player counts and mobile-first trends continue to shape developer strategies for cross-device titles.
Curated video and written roundups catalog the top gaming stories from early December — from movie tie-ins like a Sonic spin-off to Fallout Season 2 teasers — helping players track numerous simultaneous reveals.
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Industry reporting: studio consolidation and financial pressures
Coverage notes consolidation and cost pressures across gaming, with some outlets describing a revenue slowdown and operational challenges for studios in 2025 that are reshaping hiring and project scopes.