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Nintendo Tops Most Discussed Gaming Companies of 2025
Nintendo led with 236,351 publications, surpassing Xbox (218,225) and PlayStation (184,976), driven by Switch 2 anticipation. Microsoft faced challenges with releases on rival platforms and price hikes. Sony had a quiet year with few major releases.
GTA VI Most Discussed Game of 2025
GTA VI topped game mentions at 26,906, edging out Battlefield 6 (26,258) and Fortnite (22,980). Rockstar's title built massive hype as one of history's most anticipated releases. The Last of Us and Minecraft followed in mentions.
Xbox Suffers Major Flops with Redfall and South of Midnight
Redfall peaked at 6,124 players, leading to studio closure, while South of Midnight saw low sales despite marketing and Game Pass availability. Both highlight Xbox's disappointing 2025.
PlayStation and Nintendo fared better relatively.
Mindseye Debuts as Biggest Flop of 2025
Build a Rocket Boy's Mindseye, from ex-GTA producer Leslie Benzies, flopped despite hype, marked by pre-release red flags. It underperformed expectations significantly.
Xbox and Activision also had flops amid competition.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Underperforms as Xbox Flop
Black Ops 7 sales dropped sharply from Black Ops 6, missing expectations despite strong sales ranking; Battlefield 6 outsold it for first time. Activision acknowledged the shortfall.
Context of competition amplified the flop status.
Neverness to Everness Opens Closed Multiplayer Test Applications
Applications opened for PC and PS5 co-ex test focusing on multiplayer, new dungeons, prison gameplay, and urban activities. Scheduled for next year.
Highlights ongoing development in open-world gaming.
King’s Raid Global Closed Beta Set for January 2026
Closed Beta runs January 29 to February 4, 2026, on PC and mobile with updated visuals and combat systems for feedback. Aimed at refining gameplay.
Part of wave of upcoming mobile/PC tests.
China Gaming Market Projected to Reach $51.2 Billion in 2025
Niko Partners forecasts $51.2B for China, contributing to Asia/MENA total of $88.97B, fueled by console growth and regulatory shifts. Player numbers rising steadily.
Updated December 27, 2025.
Marvel Mystic Mayhem and Teppen to End Service in 2026
Both games shutting down with offline options and final updates planned. Follows trend of service endings amid industry shifts.
Players advised to prepare for closures.
Artists Adapt to 2025 Video Game Layoffs
Five artists share coping strategies amid widespread layoffs and reduced demand for game art. Highlights human impact of industry contraction.
Focus on adaptation in challenging market.
Video Game Stocks to Watch: Turtle Beach, Allied Gaming, Alliance Entertainment
MarketBeat flags TBCH, AGAE, AENT for highest recent trading volume among video game stocks on December 27. Signals investor interest post-2025.
Useful for 2026 investment planning.
US Gaming Industry Hits $64.3 Billion Revenue Through October 2025
Commercial gaming grew across iGaming, sports betting, and casinos in multiple states. Strong performance through late 2025.
Indicates robust domestic market.