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Video Game News 12/5/2025

#Netflix
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Netflix Says It’s Not Destroying Hollywood: ‘We’re Saving’ It
Mortal Kombat, Hogwarts Legacy, And Batman: Arkham Are Going To A Company That Closed Its Only AAA Game Studio
Tron: Ares, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and the best movies on streaming this week
Netflix to buy Warner Bros for $82.7 billion, including the creators of Batman Arkham and Mortal Kombat
Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros, including game developers behind Mortal Kombat, Hogwarts Legacy
Netflix acquires Warner Bros. in $82.7bn deal, including studios behind Mortal Kombat and Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat Publisher Warner Bros Bought for $82 Billion by Netflix
Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros, but what does that mean for its mobile gaming wing?
Netflix to buy Warner Bros, including games division, for $82.7bn
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, meaning it’ll own Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat, and the Arkham games
Netflix to Buy Warner Bros, Including Gaming Wing, for $82.7b
Spirit Crossing developer Spry Fox has been sold back to its original owners by Netflix
Yes, Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. Games
Warner Bros. Split: Netflix Snaps Up Studios, HBO Max, and WB Games for $82.7 Billion
Netflix To Acquire Warner Bros. For $82.7 Billion
Netflix Enters Agreement To Buy Warner Bros. For $82 Billion, Includes Game Studios
Netflix will acquire Warner Bros Games if Warner Bros deal goes through

#AI
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A $5 Million Gift From Sega Saved Nvidia
Postal: Bullet Paradise Canceled Almost Immediately After Reveal, With AI Allegations To Blame
Developer of New Postal Game Shuts Down Studio After Game Was Announced, Then Canceled Over Gen AI Allegations
Publisher reveals and immediately cancels new Postal game after fans accuse it of using AI generation
Let It Die: Inferno promises it used AI 'that observes copyright laws' and isn't 'modeled after any human performers,' so please don't be mad at it
New Postal spinoff axed immediately as publisher is "overwhelmed" by gen-AI backlash, but its dev denies the allegations
Fallout and Elder Scrolls boss Todd Howard defends AI in game development, but aims to "protect artistry" and "human intention" in his games
"Has caused extreme damage to our brand and our company reputation" - Running with Scissors cancels Postal: Bullet Paradise over AI-generated assets... two days after reveal
No One Seems to Know if This Shenmue 4 Trailer Is Real or AI
Sega says AI will make development efficient, but acknowledges "strong resistance" to the tech
Postal: Bullet Paradise cancelled following claims of AI use, just days after it was announced
Running With Scissors scraps Vampire Survivors-like Postal: Bullet Paradise after generative AI fiasco
That Shenmue 4 leak is probably AI generated, but if it’s real, I’ll force myself to play the first three
Shatterpoint Season 2 Begins December 10, TGE Planned for 2026
Sega Will "Carefully Assess Appropriate Use Cases" When It Comes To "Leveraging AI"

#Obsidian
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Legendary Fallout Developer Tim Cain Returns To Obsidian
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain's rejoined Obsidian full-time to work on a mystery game, but plans to keep his YouTube chats going
Fallout creator Tim Cain is back working full-time at Obsidian, but "don't bother guessing" what his new game is
Fallout creator Tim Cain joins Obsidian Entertainment for new game project
Fallout Creator Tim Cain Is Out of Retirement and Back With Obsidian

#Nintendo
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It’s Wild That Nintendo’s New Game Is An FPS That Runs At 120FPS
Triple Your Nintendo Switch 2 Storage With This Samsung 512GB MicroSD Express Deal
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's Ending Does Samus Dirty (Spoilers)
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's $30 Amiibo Sparks Exclusive Bike Radio Backlash
Nintendo Set to Finally Acknowledge Donkey Kong: Bananza's Secret Character — And Fans Are Now Convinced The Timing Points to Mario Kart World DLC
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond | Critical Consensus
My Nintendo adds 2026 calendar for Switch Online members, Yoshi holiday ornament
90s game Dino Land returning on Nintendo Switch
Printable Metroid Prime 4 'Databook' Has Us Feeling Nostalgic For Instruction Booklets
Is Mario Kart World Getting Donkey Kong Bananza DLC? Datamines Have Fans Speculating
Don't Worry, Nintendo's Working On A Fix For Some Kirby Air Riders Bugs
Nintendo says it will fix some known issues in Kirby Air Riders
New wave of Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Switch Online icons available
US: Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle best-selling hardware for week ending 22nd November
Nintendo adds Christmas-themed icons for Nintendo Switch Online members
December 05, 2025: Metroid Prime 4 Amiibo Controversy & Free Deus Ex on Amazon Prime

#MetroidPrime4
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How to save in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
This Samus Aran Chogokin Is 21cm Of Lights And Diecast Awesomeness
Metacritic Shares Updated List Of "Every Metroid Game, Ranked"

#RPG
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PS5 Sci-Fi Action RPG SOL Shogunate Is Samurai in Space, and It Looks Awesome
Octopath Traveler 0 launch trailer – RPG series expands on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
NCsoft’s multiplayer gacha RPG Limit Zero Breakers takes sign-ups for Steam and Android closed beta in Q1 2026
Fascinating New PS5 Action RPG Announced With Gorgeous Trailer
Traveler’s Refrain Brings Its Music-Driven Action RPG to Nintendo Switch on December 11
Queen’s Domain – Beta Demo

#Switch2
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Grasshopper wants to bring Romeo is a Dead Man to Switch 2, but needs to make sure the engine will ‘play nicely’ with it first
New Dragon Quest Eden Manga Based on Dragon Quest VII
MIO: Memories in Orbit moves from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2, release date announced with trailer [update: Switch 1 still planned]
Talking Point: Six Months Since Launch, How Would You Rate Switch 2?
Switch Indie Title 'Crypt Of The NecroDancer' Receives A Switch 2 Fix
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Brings A "New Retro FPS" Experience To Switch 2 Next Year

#Xbox
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Every Game Delayed Right Now (2025 Edition)
'Don't Bother Guessing. You're Not Going to Guess Right' — Tim Cain, One of the Creators of the Original Fallout, Has Rejoined Xbox Studio Obsidian to Work on a Mystery Project
Xbox reportedly warning of yet another potential price increase
Will Skate Story Ever Be Available For Xbox?
The Phantom FINALLY Brings Its Iconic Legacy to Xbox
Best Xbox Games to Play Now

#PostalBulletParadise
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AI Accusations Have Killed a PS5, PS4 Game Just Two Days After Announcement
(Updated) Postal: Bullet Paradise Is a Brand New Bullet Heaven FPS Coming Soon
New PS5 Game in Classic FPS Series Canceled Days After Announcement

#MortalKombat
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'Rest in Peace. Your Soul Is Eternal' — Tributes for Mortal Kombat Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Who Has Died Aged 75
Xbox has announced the first 12 Game Pass titles for December

#MemoriesOrbit
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PS5 Metroidvania MIO: Memories in Orbit Launches in a Post-Silksong World in 2026
An odyssey awaits with MIO: Memories in Orbit in 2026 – Release Date Confirmed

#Switch
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One of 2025's Most Beloved and Adorable Games Is Setting Up Shop on PS5
FFXIV Fantasian Neo Dimension Event Announced
Review: Sumikkogurashi Create a Wonderful Sumikko Island Embraces Slow Life
Ultimate Sheep Raccoon coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: new trailer]
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Holiday Stream Shows Off Switch 2 Gameplay and Drops

#KirbyAirRiders
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How to farm Legendary Machine parts in Kirby Air Riders
Famitsu software sales (11/24/25 – 11/30/25) – Top 30

#Steam
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Fans Can’t Believe How Much Microsoft Is Selling Used Xbox Consoles For
Suda51’s Romeo Is A Dead Man Launches February 11, 2026 With Ultra-Violent Sci-Fi Action
DarkSwitch Launches March 2026, Demo Available Now on Steam