➀ Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is scheduled to release in North America and Europe on August 5th, 2025; ➁ Sega has released a new story trailer and detailed various editions with bonuses; ➂ Pre-orders are open with early access for the Digital Deluxe Edition; ➃ The game will be available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

➀ The Katamari series is known for its unique storytelling and gameplay; ➁ No new mainline entry has been released in over a decade; ➂ Bandai Namco has recently trademarked 'Once Upon a KATAMARI', sparking hopes for a new game; ➃ The last mainline game was 'Touch My Katamari' for PS Vita in 2011.

➀ Call of Duty 2025 is expected to still support last-gen consoles; ➁ It is rumored to be a sequel to Black Ops 2; ➂ This would be the 6th COD title to release on last-gen machines since the launch of PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

➀ MercurySteam has announced its new game 'Blades of Fire'; ➁ The game is set to launch on May 22nd, 2025; ➂ Players will take on the role of Aran de Lira in a quest to defeat a queen who has transformed all steel into stone.

➀ Capcom可能正在为其《生化危机》系列游戏开发多款端口，以现代标准进行重制；➁ 新的ESRB评级表明《生化危机：启示录》可能将推出Xbox Series版本；➂ 多款《生化危机》游戏被评级，但没有官方宣布，可能预示着一场大规模的《生化危机》活动。

➀ Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series has seen recent activity with a new entry rumored; ➁ An official teaser was released in the Black Ops 6 map 'Grind'; ➂ The Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore has listed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 for various platforms, confirming the previously-cancelled THPS 3+4 Remake's existence.

➀ The Delta Force: Black Hawk Down campaign has received negative reviews due to its difficulty and lack of scaling. ➁ Players are frustrated with enemy spawns and design choices. ➂ The campaign is criticized for not providing enough resources for solo players. ➃ Some positive reviews praise the difficulty and tactical gameplay.

➀ The iconic Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series is rumored to be returning with the revival of THPS 3+4; ➁ Activision has teased an upcoming Tony Hawk announcement as part of the latest update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6; ➂ A map from Black Ops 2 featuring a sign with a date hinting at an upcoming showcase has been discovered.

➀ Dynasty Warriors: Origins has sold over 1 million copies in less than a month; ➁ The game has received positive reviews and is the highest-rated entry in the series; ➂ The game's concurrent player count reached nearly 69,000, just behind Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's 75k.

➀ Despite the recent underperformance, Mortal Kombat remains a gaming icon; ➁ The upcoming Fortnite Season will feature a crossover with the Mortal Kombat franchise; ➂ The crossover includes skins and alternate outfits for Scorpion and Sub-Zero.

The 28th DICE Annual Awards celebrated the best in video games, with Astro Bot taking home the Game of the Year award. Other winners included Helldivers 2, Balatro, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The awards also honored individuals like the former executive vice president of operations at Nintendo of America and Insomniac Games founder, Ted Price, for their contributions to the gaming industry.

➀ Housemarque has announced a new IP, Saros, as the successor to their hit game Returnal; ➁ Saros is described as the ultimate evolution of the Housemarque gameplay experience; ➂ The game is set to release in 2026 and aims to offer a different take on the rogue-like genre with permanent resources and progression.

➀ Treyarch has announced the upcoming Season 2 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, set to release on January 28th; ➁ The update includes five new maps, four additional guns, and a new Zombies experience called 'The Tomb'; ➂ New game modes, such as Bounty, Dealership, and Lifeline, are introduced, along with new perks and weapons.

➀ Dynasty Warriors: Origins has exceeded expectations with its recent release, breaking franchise records; ➁ The game has received a 94% positive rating on Steam, making it one of the highest reviewed entries in the series; ➂ It has seen a peak concurrent player count of 69,483 on Steam, the second highest for any Koei Tecmo-published game.

➀ SEGA has filed a trademark for 'Ecco' and 'Ecco the Dolphin' in Japan, suggesting a potential revival of the series; ➁ Little is known about the trademark, but leaks indicate a first look at the game might come during Xbox Developer Direct on January 23rd; ➂ The trademark and teasers from the Xbox team hint at an official announcement soon.

➀ The Hitman series has been popular since 2000, but the 2016 release of HITMAN and its sequels propelled the franchise to new heights; ➁ HITMAN: World of Assassination has reached 75 million players since its launch, making it the most successful Hitman game ever; ➂ The milestone is significant for IO Interactive, an independent studio, and raises questions about the success of their upcoming James Bond game.

➀ Capcom has announced the second beta test for Monster Hunter Wilds; ➁ The beta is set to take place before the game's launch on February 23rd; ➂ The second beta will feature new content and improvements based on player feedback.

➀ Elder Scrolls fans have been eagerly waiting for over a decade for the completion of the Skyblivion mod, which rebuilds The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in Skyrim with enhanced graphics. The mod is set for a full release later this year. ➁ The TESRenewal modding group, a team of volunteers working on the project since 2016, has announced their roadmap for the next year, indicating their readiness to push the mod to release. ➂ The timing of Skyblivion's release could be significant, as recent rumors suggest Microsoft is planning to announce a remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion using Unreal Engine 5.

➀ A well-known Half-Life voice actor hints at the return of the franchise in 2025; ➁ The actor, Mike Shapiro, posted a video celebrating the upcoming year; ➂ The video suggests 'unexpected surprises' and hints at the actor's return in the new year.

➀ The Borderlands series is known for its toilet humor, but many fans feel it was overused. ➁ The narrative director of Borderlands 4, Sam Winkler, confirms a shift in the game's comedic tone. ➂ Winkler emphasizes a reduction in toilet humor and a focus on different types of comedy.