GameSpot • November 25, 2025

Xbox November Update Adds Black Ops 7 To "Stream Your Own Games" Lineup

This month's big Xbox update adds several titles to the list of games you can stream from your personal library, among other features.

GameSpot • November 25, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 Firmware Update Includes Fix For One Of Generation's Best Games

A new Nintendo Switch 2 software patch is out, and besides the usual stability improvements, it addresses some small but noteworthy problems.

GameSpot • November 24, 2025

First Reported Black Ops 7 Regional Sales Numbers Are Unimpressive

The muted response to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 from critics and fans appears to have translated into lower sales for the futuristic first-person shooter, with the game reportedly falling behind competitors in a few regions.

GameSpot • November 21, 2025

A Really Good Multiplayer Game Is Free On Steam For A Limited Time

Steam users can pick up the beloved Warhammer: Vermintide 2 at no cost this weekend, as part of a celebration thrown by developer Fatshark.

GameSpot • November 20, 2025

Time To Clear Our Your Switch 2 Storage For Final Fantasy VII Remake

Anyone planning to get Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 will likely have to do some housekeeping in their system storage settings--the Square Enix release will take up 90 to 99 GB, depending on the edition.

GameSpot • November 18, 2025

An Invasion Of Homer Simpson Clones In Fortnite Bled Into Real Life

The latest event in Fortnite has an army of Homer Simpsons (Homers Simpson?) overrunning the cel-shaded Springfield Island map, with both an animated short episode and a real-life marketing stunt to promote the occasion.

GameSpot • November 17, 2025

GTA 6 Has Been "Very Hard To Avoid" And Will "Blot Out The Sun" For The Industry, Helldivers 2 Dev Says

The delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 to November 2026 disappointed the general public, but Rockstar's release date shuffling also has a significant impact on competing game development studios.

GameSpot • November 14, 2025

Nintendo Says It's Not Prohibiting Third-Party Switch 2 Docks After Players Report Bricking Issues

While the latest firmware update for Switch and Switch 2 included several quality-of-life improvements, one consequence appears to be that many third-party docks have been rendered useless. According to Nintendo itself, such a consequence was unintentional.

GameSpot • November 13, 2025

PUBG's Original Creator Is Planning FPS With 100v100 Matches

Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene, best known for creating the landmark battle royale game PUBG, outlined an ambitious plan for his development studio to produce three ambitious titles, including one that aims to support 100v100-player multiplayer matches.

GameSpot • November 12, 2025

All The Easter Eggs And References You May Have Missed In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer

The first Super Mario Bros. animated movie pulled references from across Mario lore, and while The Super Mario Galaxy Movie wears its main inspiration in its title, the sequel will be no different. Even in the initial trailer for the upcoming movie, there were already several hints and nods to different Super Mario titles from the franchise's 40 years of history.

GameSpot • November 10, 2025

Even The Empire State Building Is Dunking On GTA 6's Delay

It feels like everyone on the internet has piled up on Rockstar Games after it delayed Grand Theft Auto 6 yet again, and even the social media team for New York City's most famous skyscraper is joining in the mass display of scaudenfredue.

GameSpot • November 6, 2025

Pokemon Legends: Z-A DLC Is Coming Really Soon, Brings New Mega Evolutions And Donuts

It's been less than a month since the launch of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and The Pokemon Company is already detailing what's in the game's paid DLC expansion, titled Mega Dimension. It's due for release on December 10, the company announced today.

GameSpot • November 5, 2025

A Vast Majority Of Nintendo Switch 2 Owners Transitioned From Switch 1

The Switch 2 is already the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware to date, and data coming directly from the company indicates that most Switch 2 owners also owned a Switch 1.

GameSpot • November 4, 2025

You Can Express Anger At Fortnite About Sidekick Restrictions Through A New Survey

The next big addition to Fortnite generated some big complaints, but fortunately, you can raise those directly at developer Epic Games in a new survey from the studio.

GameSpot • November 3, 2025

Recent Game Remakes Were More Successful Than Remasters, With One Big Exception

Video game remakes and remasters have attracted impressive player numbers and generated substantial consumer spending, research shows, although full-on remakes may have a slight edge.

GameSpot • October 30, 2025

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Will Let You Play Retro Games With One Silly Catch

The upcoming free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons contains a slew of new features, including one not seen in the series since the first game. Through obtainable retro console items, you can play classic Nintendo games in your villager's home--though only if you have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

GameSpot • October 30, 2025

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Will Make Those Pesky Mega Evolution Stones Easier To Win

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is making the grind easier for some key Mega Evolution stones, while also getting some fixes in a patch coming in November. Fans were irked to learn that the Mega Stones for the Kalos starters (Greninja, Delphox, and Chesnaught) were locked behind ranked matches of the game's Z-A Battle Club multiplayer mode. While that will still remain the case, the requirements to earn these items will be less demanding come the game's next competitive season.

GameSpot • October 28, 2025

PlayStation Owners Will Be Able To Playtest Upcoming Halo Games, It Seems

An update on the Halo Insider website indicates that PlayStation players can join test sessions for future Halo games. It's hardly a surprise, coming after the bombshell news that the Halo: Campaign Evolved remake--and subsequent entries in the series--will be on PlayStation.

GameSpot • October 23, 2025

Leaked Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Ad Shows A Curious New Boss Fight

Nintendo has finally shown a bit more of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, though apparently by accident. Two 15-second commercials for the Switch 2 were found, both unlisted on the Nintendo of America YouTube channel, and one includes a brief glimpse of a boss fight that we haven't seen before.

GameSpot • October 22, 2025

Pikmin 4 To Add Camera Mode And Super Cute New Pikmin In Free Update

While Pikmin fans might not be getting a new game anytime soon, an upcoming update should give them some reasons to jump back into Pikmin 4.