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Getting Splattered In a Brand New Dimension in Super Meat Boy 3D Demo
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Getting Splattered In a Brand New Dimension in Super Meat Boy 3D Demo

Exactly what one would expect from Super Meat Boy moving to 3D: precision platforming with precision controls and a challenge level to match

from Hardcore Gamer (Written by James Cunningham) | December 12, 2025

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Phantom Blade Zero gets a release date and I can’t wait

S-Game reveals the release date for its stylish action RPG, Phantom Blade Zero, and releases a new trailer that showcases lots of new gameplay we've yet to see.

from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Keith Mitchell) | December 12, 2025

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Playable Nioh 3 Demo Coming to PS5 and PC in January 2026
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Playable Nioh 3 Demo Coming to PS5 and PC in January 2026

Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced that a playable demo of Nioh 3 will be available for the PS5 and PC (Steam), in January 2026.

from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Keith Mitchell) | December 12, 2025

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Game Of The Year At The Game Awards 2025

2025's biggest surprise has just been crowned GOTY at The Game Awards.

from TheGamer (Written by George Foster) | December 12, 2025

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Invincible VS fighting game gets 2026 release date, introduces brand-new character
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Invincible VS fighting game gets 2026 release date, introduces brand-new character

Invincible VS, the 3v3 fighting game based in the Invincible comic book universe, finally gets a release date, and introduces a new character, Ella Mental.

from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Keith Mitchell) | December 12, 2025

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Deadpool Is Finally Coming To Marvel Rivals

Deadpool is coming to Marvel Rivals in January, with Elsa Bloodstone coming later.

from TheGamer (Written by Rhiannon Bevan) | December 12, 2025

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Two New Tomb Raider Games Revealed at The Game Awards 2025
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Two New Tomb Raider Games Revealed at The Game Awards 2025

Lara Croft is making a major return as Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Game Studios reveal Tomb Raider: Catalyst and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis at The Game Awards 2025.

from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Keith Mitchell) | December 12, 2025

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The Old Republic Makes Its Grand Return to Star Wars

The Old Republic will make its grand return soon with a brand-new game from KOTOR Director Casey Hudson

from DualShockers (Written by Eric Warner) | December 12, 2025

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Control Resonant revealed during The Game Awards
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Control Resonant revealed during The Game Awards

Remedy Entertainment has revealed Control Resonant, the next game in the Control Universe, during The Game Awards and it looks supernatural as heck.

from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Keith Mitchell) | December 12, 2025

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Yakuza Creator Reveals New Game Gang Of Dragon At The Game Awards

Nagoshi is back with a new game that looks very Yakuza.

from TheGamer (Written by Joshua Robertson) | December 12, 2025

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