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Hideo Kojima Cites Super Mario Bros. as the Reason He Makes Games
Metal Gear and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima has revealed that the original Super Mario Bros. is the reason he works in the games industry. In a recent interview, he admitted to skipping school to play the NES classic, praising its game design and its influence on his belief in the medium.
Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle Reach End of the Road
Potential Switch 2 buyers may have missed their chance for a deal. A leaked GameStop memo reveals the Mario Kart World bundle has reached its “end of lifecycle.” No further units will be produced, returning stock to the base console, confirming Nintendo’s warning of a limited Fall 2025 run.
Weekly Game Releases: December 22 – 28, 2025
The week of December 22-28, 2025, is quiet for game releases as the holidays arrive. Highlights include the Switch 2 port of Factorio, the PC launch of Taxi Chaos 2, and several indie titles like PRITTO PRISONER. Meanwhile, the Steam Winter Sale continues to dominate the digital storefronts.
Phil Spencer Honored with Industry Icon Award, Shares Heartfelt Message
Phil Spencer has been honored with the Industry Icon Award at the Grand Game Awards. In a heartfelt video message, the Microsoft Gaming CEO dedicated the win to the entire Xbox team, reiterated his commitment to player choice, and celebrated the unifying power of games.
Indie Game Awards Disqualifies Game of the Year Winner ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ Due to AI Usage
The Indie Game Awards has disqualified “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” from its Game of the Year win after developer Sandfall Interactive admitted to using generative AI assets. The awards have been reassigned to “Blue Prince” and “Sorry We’re Closed” enforcing a strict anti-AI policy.
Fan Demand Pushes Aspyr to Consider Full Tomb Raider Survivor Trilogy on Switch
Following the release of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on Switch, Aspyr has responded to fan demands for the full Survivor Trilogy. Product manager Jordon Reese confirmed that the “passionate response” is encouraging the team to explore bringing Rise and Shadow to Nintendo platforms.
Gran Turismo 7 Defies Industry Trends with Growing Player Base
Gran Turismo 7 is breaking the mold. Unlike most games that fade after launch, this PS5 hit is gaining momentum. Series boss Kazunori Yamauchi revealed the game now boasts over 2 million monthly active users, a phenomenon neither Polyphony Digital nor Sony has experienced before.
Skyrim Anniversary Edition Bundle 60% Off, Includes Free Switch 2 Upgrade
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition bundle is currently 60% off on the European eShop. This holiday deal includes a free upgrade to the native Switch 2 version, which recently received a patch for input latency. The offer runs until December 31, 2025.
More Switch Games Receive Compatibility Updates for Switch 2
A new wave of compatibility updates has arrived for the Nintendo Switch 2, fixing issues for Star Wars: Republic Commando and Kairosoft titles. While Batman: Arkham Knight sees performance boosts, Nintendo has flagged new audio bugs in Shovel Knight. Here is the latest on backward compatibility.
Blizzard Strategizes to Scale Iconic Franchises Over New IPs
Blizzard President Johanna Faries reveals the studio’s strategy to prioritize scaling existing franchises like World of Warcraft and Diablo over new IPs. With a goal of one to two major releases per year, Blizzard aims to leverage its iconic portfolio to maintain dominance in the gaming market.
