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Chaos Zero Nightmare December 24 Patch Update
Chaos Zero Nightmare (CZN) releases a major patch on December 24, 2025, at 06:00 UTC, adding new story content like The Great Rift Second Half, 3rd Supply Store, and Galactic Disaster improvements. Year-end events such as Memoirs of the Bureau Chief of the Ark Protection Bureau start, offering daily missions and Aether-spending rewards until January 14.
Overdrive - Simulation event from December 30 doubles rewards in select simulations.
Epic Games Store 8th Free Mystery Game Unlocks Today
The 8th free mystery game on Epic Games Store unlocks on December 24, 2025, speculated to be a multiplayer title based on hints from prior freebies like Intel Gaming Pass games. Excitement builds as it's a surprise addition to the holiday giveaway series.
Community anticipates a big reveal soon.
Gaming Industry 2025 Revenue Hits $197 Billion
Global video game market revenue reached $197 billion in 2025, up 7.5% from 2024, with mobile at $108 billion, console $45 billion, and PC $43 billion. Top mobile earner Last War: Survival made $2.12 billion; most downloaded was Roblox at 288 million.
US top seller Battlefield 6; UK and Japan led by Mario Kart World.
Games of the Future 2025 Tournament Concludes
Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025, powered by ADNOC, ends after six action-packed days on December 24, 2025. The event featured competitive gaming across various titles in the UAE.
It drew global attention to esports fusion.
Stardom Mobile Game Announces Mayu Radiant Debut Event
Stardom launches Electric Night event with Mayu Radiant Debut on December 24, 2025, from 02:00–04:00 UTC, featuring a mysterious DJ in neon-lit electro nights. Players can engage in limited-time activities for rewards.
This adds new content to the mobile gacha title.
LOTRO Scheduled Downtime for December 24 Maintenance
Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) worlds unavailable from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern on December 24, 2025, for weekly maintenance. Players advised to plan around this holiday downtime.
No further details on changes released yet.
Overwatch 2 Releases Yearly Recall: 2025 and Beyond
Overwatch 2 publishes 'Yearly Recall: 2025 and Beyond,' offering insights into 2025 developments and future updates via weekly developer peeks. It covers game changes, reasoning, and roadmap teases.
Fans review the year's highlights and upcoming content.
Mario Kart World Tops 2025 Sales Charts Globally
Mario Kart World led sales in UK and Japan for 2025 periods, topping physical sales in UK and multiple charts in Japan alongside Pokémon Legends: Z-A. It outperformed titles like EA Sports FC 26 and Monster Hunter Wilds in key markets.
US charts favored Battlefield 6 due to bundled exclusions.
Battlefield 6 Named US Best-Selling Game of 2025
Battlefield 6 was the top-selling console and PC game in the US from January to November 2025, with NBA 2K26, Monster Hunter Wilds, Borderlands 4 following. Stats exclude console bundles, impacting Nintendo titles.
It garnered massive media coverage alongside GTA VI.
Resorts World Las Vegas Fined $10.5M by Regulators
Nevada gaming regulators issue $10.5 million fine to Resorts World Las Vegas, second-largest in state history, for compliance issues. This highlights 2025's regulatory crackdowns amid post-COVID challenges.
Story underscores operational risks in casino gaming.
MGM CEO Admits Pricing Missteps in Las Vegas
MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle states 'Shame on us' for high Las Vegas prices hurting visitor sentiment and tourism. This candid admission reflects industry-wide value perception struggles in 2025.
It became a defining business story for casinos.
2025 Games Dominate Sales Per GAMIVO Research
GAMIVO research reveals 60% of 2025 video game purchases were titles released 2021-2025, favoring latest releases. This trend shows strong demand for new content amid holiday sales.
It aligns with top charts led by 2025 hits.