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