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Report: Xbox Wrapped 2025 Cancelled Amid Budget Constraints
Xbox users may not get a “Wrapped” summary for 2025. Reports indicate Microsoft has cancelled the campaign to reallocate marketing budgets toward major upcoming anniversaries in 2026, including Xbox’s 25th and Bethesda’s 40th.
Valve Discontinues Last Remaining LCD Steam Deck Model
Valve has quietly discontinued the last remaining LCD Steam Deck model. A disclaimer on the Steam store confirms that production of the 256GB LCD version has ended, and it will not be restocked once sold out. This move leaves the OLED models as the sole option for new buyers, marking the end of the original handheld’s era.
Epic Games Halts Fortnite Return to iOS in Japan Amid Apple Dispute
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has announced that Fortnite will not return to iOS in Japan in 2025. Sweeney accuses Apple of “obstruction and lawbreaking” by imposing high fees on third-party stores and payments, despite new Japanese laws meant to foster competition. Epic plans to report the issue to the Japanese Fair Trade Commission.
Battlefield 6 Tweaks Vehicle Availability in Breakthrough Mode
A new Battlefield 6 update has adjusted vehicle availability in Breakthrough mode to improve match pacing. The changes, live now on maps like New Sobek City, aim to balance the playing field for Attackers and Defenders. Developers remain ready to rollback tweaks if necessary based on player feedback.
Meta Quest 3S Claims Title of Cheapest VR Headset as PSVR2 Discounts End
As the holiday shopping season reaches its final stretch, the virtual reality market has seen a significant shift in value proposition. The Meta Quest 3S has officially solidified its position as the most affordable entry point into modern VR, while Sony’s PlayStation VR2 has returned to its steeper launch pricing following a brief period of
Next Zelda Game Could Draw Inspiration from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma suggests the next mainline entry could draw inspiration from the recently released Switch 2 spin-off, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Speaking to 4Gamer, Aonuma hinted that the collaboration with Koei Tecmo might influence future gameplay mechanics.
Sony Crashes PlayStation Portal Pricing in Sudden Clearance Push
Sony has crashed the price of the PlayStation Portal to an all-time low of $179.99 in a surprise holiday clearance push. The deal applies to both White and Midnight Black models. With the recent addition of Cloud Streaming, this price drop makes the PS5 handheld a better value than ever.
Nintendo Reportedly Adding Smaller Cartridges to Move Away from Switch 2’s “Game Key Cards”
Reports suggest Nintendo is introducing smaller 16GB and 32GB cartridge options for the Switch 2. This move aims to reduce the reliance on controversial “Game Key Cards,” which contain only download codes. Developer ININ Games claims this will allow their upcoming title to ship on a physical cart.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 “Stories Untold” Update Expands the Zone with 8 New Missions
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 expands with the “Stories Untold” update, adding over 5 hours of gameplay. Uncover the mystery behind stalker hallucinations across 8 new missions and 7 fresh locations. The patch also introduces the GP37V2 weapon and key quality-of-life fixes for Master difficulty.
Capcom Releases Hands-On Impressions Video for Pragmata on Switch 2
With the release of Pragmata on the horizon for April 2026, Capcom is ramping up its promotional efforts for the sci-fi action-adventure. The publisher has just released a “Part 2” video featuring hands-on impressions from various content creators, giving players a clearer picture of what to expect from the mysterious title on Nintendo’s new hardware.
