Cyberpunk 2077 was first released worldwide on December 10, 2020 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. 🧑🏻‍💻 Developer/Publisher: CD Projekt Red / CD Projekt 🎮 Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Stadia This open-world sci-fi RPG set in Night City delivered a massive narrative experience with branching choices, deep role-playing systems, and unforgettable characters like Johnny Silverhand. After a rocky launch, major updates and expansions—especially Phantom Liberty—transformed it into one of the most acclaimed RPGs of the generation. 📊 Sales: Over 30 million copies worldwide ❓ Out of 10, how would you rate Cyberpunk 2077? #Cyberpunk2077 #CDProjektRed [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #GameNewsPlus

Xbox Wire reports that Xbox has launched the ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest, giving players access to 37 free indie demos until December 31. Most demos run on Xbox consoles, while a few also support PC or handheld devices. Since these are early builds, Xbox notes they may differ from final releases. Which demo are you planning to try first? #Xbox #IndieSelectsDemoFest [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #GameNewsPlus

Xbox announced that Call of Duty ranked #1 on Xbox Game Pass not only in November but throughout all of 2025, leading in total players and total hours played. Xbox also noted that Black Ops 7 Season 1 and Warzone have just begun their new cycle. Which Call of Duty mode kept you playing the most this year? #BlackOps7 #XboxGamePass [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #GameNewsPlus

Kotaku reports that organizing The Game Awards has become extremely costly. Trailer slots now reach $450,000 for 60 seconds and over $1 million for three-minute reveals. Meanwhile, many nominated studios still receive only two free tickets, forcing developers to buy additional seats—sometimes at full price and scattered across the theater. As the show grows, accessibility concerns continue to rise. Do you think nominees should get more tickets for free? #TheGameAwards [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #PlayStation #Xbox #GameNewsPlus

Xbox Wire revealed December’s Xbox Game Pass lineup with new arrivals, upcoming titles, and games preparing to leave the library. Highlights include Mortal Kombat 1, Death Howl, Dome Keeper, Routine, and several day-one releases. Some titles will exit mid- and late December. Which new addition are you planning to play first? --- Available Now ▪ Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Coming Soon ▪ Monster Train 2 ▪ Spray Paint Simulator ▪ 33 Immortals (Game Preview) ▪ Indiana Jones and the Great Circle ▪ Routine ▪ A Game About Digging A Hole ▪ Death Howl ▪ Dome Keeper ▪ Mortal Kombat 1 ▪ Bratz: Rhythm & Style In Case You Missed It ▪ CloverPit ▪ Marvel Cosmic Invasion ▪ Total Chaos ▪ Young Suns (Game Preview) Leaving Soon ▪ Mortal Kombat 11 (Dec 15) ▪ Still Wakes the Deep (Dec 15) ▪ Carrion (Dec 31) ▪ Hell Let Loose (Dec 31) #Xbox #XboxGamePass [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #GameNewsPlus

Red Dead Redemption lands on Netflix mobile, PS5, Xbox Series S/X and Switch 2 on December 2, 2025, with Undead Nightmare, GOTY extras and major upgrades. Existing players get free upgrades and save transfers. #TechInformer #RedDeadRedemption #Netflixmobile #PS5 #Xbox #Switch2

Xbox has opened its entire Game Publishing Guide to the public, giving all developers—beginner or experienced—free access to the full process of shipping a game on Xbox for PC, handhelds, and consoles. The guide now includes step-by-step information from signing up to preparing builds, meeting technical requirements, planning milestones, and understanding certification expectations. Xbox highlights that open access removes learning barriers, supports early planning, and helps teams avoid development risks. The company also states the documentation will continue to grow with updated workflows, tools, and features as they evolve. Do you think this transparent approach will help more teams feel confident about bringing their games to Xbox? #Xbox #GamePublishingGuide [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #GameNewsPlus

On the Delayed Input podcast, Circana analyst Mat Piscatella says rising everyday costs like food and housing are reshaping how players spend on games. He explains that $70 AAA releases—such as Ghost of Yotei—continue selling well but mostly to higher-income players. Meanwhile, those feeling financial pressure shift toward free-to-play hits like Fortnite and mobile titles. Piscatella describes this shift as a “K-shaped economy,” where spending power is pulling the two groups farther apart, leaving almost no middle segment. He notes that many players don’t notice these changes because they aren’t paying close attention to how the market is evolving. Do you think this widening gap will change how studios design future AAA games? 📸 @hykirley [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #PlayStation #Xbox #GameNewsPlus

Half-Life 2 was first released on November 16, 2004 by Valve. 🧑🏻‍💻 Developer/Publisher: Valve 🎮 Platforms: Windows (later ported to Xbox, PS3, macOS, Linux) This landmark first-person shooter elevated the genre with its immersive physics, narrative depth, and world-building. You play as Gordon Freeman, navigating a dystopian City 17 to fight against the alien Combine. 📊 Sales: Official total sales figures are not publicly disclosed, but the game remains a best-selling and highly influential title. ❓ Out of 10, how would you rate Half-Life 2? #HalfLife2 #Valve [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #GameNewsPlus

Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) was first released on November 17, 2015 in North America for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. 🎮 Developer/Publisher: DICE / Electronic Arts 📦 Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Windows This reboot of the Battlefront series focused on delivering large-scale multiplayer combat with iconic Star Wars locations like Hoth, Tatooine, Endor, and Sullust. 📊 Sales: While exact global lifetime sales are not publicly confirmed, early sales broke records—during its first week, it became the fastest-selling Star Wars game at the time. ❓ Out of 10, how would you rate Star Wars: Battlefront (2015)? #StarWarsBattlefront #DICE [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #GameNewsPlus