GamersHeroes Tuesday, December 9, 2025 7:28 PM Now avaialble on Steam, class is (back) in session with the new demo for Coin Crew Games and iam8bit Presents' Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School. The post Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School Steam Demo Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:59 PM Set to draw hundreds of thousands of Trainers together, Pokémon GO Fest 2026 will be held in Chicago, Tokyo, and Copenhagen next year. The post Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Being Held in Chicago, Tokyo, and Copenhagen appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:57 PM Showcasing a genuine passion for game preservation and collecting, Content Creator - and Capcom Creator! - Rectwizard will be a Special Guest at Sac Gamers Expo 2025 later this month. The post Sac Gamers Expo 2025 Welcomes Special Guest Rectwizard appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:07 PM AviaGames has announced its expansion into Europe with a new subsidiary in Hamburg, Germany. The post AviaGames Germany Expansion Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, December 9, 2025 2:42 PM A rising fragrance brand known for its long-lasting cologne, Hawthorne Cologne and SEGA are launching a special Jet Set Radio collaboration December 11. The post Jet Set Radio x Hawthorne Cologne Collaboration Launching December 11 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, December 9, 2025 1:08 PM The Heroes in a Half Shell are charting new territory with the release of Super Evil Megacorp's radical roguelike Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate on the Nintendo Switch 2 December 16. The post Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 December 16 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, December 9, 2025 1:05 PM Ringing in the holiday season in style, the team at Singularity 6 has released the Winter's Wonder: Home for Winterlights Update that brings with it the return of the Winterlights Store, the Grow-A-Snowman Event, and more. The post Palia's Winter-Themed Update Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 9, 2025 7:15 PM
The best value for money for a Lenovo laptop lately. The post Lenovo Gaming Laptop With Solid Specs (40GB DDR5, 1TB SSD) Drops 70% Off, Amazon Goes Zero Profit to Dump Stock appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:45 PM
The best sub 250-gram drone on the market. The post Ignore the Mini 4 Pro, New DJI Mini 5 Pro Bundle With 3 Batteries Drops to New All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:15 PM
Eye tracking renders detail where you look while haptic feedback vibrates through the headset. The post Sony Slashes PlayStation VR2 to Black Friday Low, Now Cheaper Than Meta Quest 3S and Perfect for PS5 Owners appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:45 PM Anker Solix 2000W Power Station Goes Super Low on Amazon, Winter Blackout Season Just Got Less Scary
Our absolute favorite portable power station. The post Anker Solix 2000W Power Station Goes Super Low on Amazon, Winter Blackout Season Just Got Less Scary appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:20 PM
The upcoming Universes Beyond set launches in 2026 The post <i>Magic: The Gathering</i> Reveals 38 Marvel Super Hero Cards Including Hulk, Doctor Doom, And Cap appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:15 PM
Apple's very best earbuds are on sale. The post AirPods Pro 3 Return to Black Friday Record Low on Amazon, Apple Store Still Charges Full Price appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 9, 2025 4:39 PM
BrownDust2 says accommodating Steam wouldn't 'preserve the game's core direction' The post Gooner Gacha Game Abandons Steam Launch After Refusing To Make Changes appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 9, 2025 4:20 PM
The hated holiday ad apparently took weeks of crunch to generate, according to the studio behind it The post McDonalds Got Bullied So Badly It Deleted Its AI Christmas Ad appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:10 PM
Perhaps the mystery of Geoff Keighley's Game Awards statue has been solved The post RPG Fans Pray <i>Baldur's Gate 3</i> Studio Is Using The Game Awards Hell Statue To Tease <i>Divinity: Original Sin 3</i> appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 9, 2025 2:30 PM
The developers were briefly worried it looked too goofy The post <i>Final Fantasy VII Remake</i> Almost Ruined Cloud's Sword appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 9, 2025 1:45 PM
The host talks about a difficult balancing act The post Geoff Keighley Explains Why The Game Awards Is Full Of Trailers appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 9, 2025 1:26 PM
New report suggests King of Meat did not meet expectations The post Amazon Multiplayer Game Reportedly Got 10x Fewer Players Than It Was Hoping For appeared first on Kotaku. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:00 PM Final Fantasy 16 got overshadowed by Baldur's Gate 3, but it's one of my favorite RPGs ever, and the complete experience is now cheaper than ever. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, December 9, 2025 2:00 PM Bolt Action, the popular World War 2 tabletop game from Warlord Games, is making the move to the digital realm via publisher Slitherine. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:30 PM  The world's ended, but doesn't it look pretty? That seems to be the central premise of Verdant, a game in which a young bloke dirt bikes around the plant-filled remains of post-apocalyptic 1980s Germany, figuring out the conundrums all young dirt bikers face. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:30 PM  Pay up then. Sorry, I've been sent on behalf of The Yolf, a giant horned cat creature who sits on a branch demanding payment in Mandrake. This folklore-infused gardening sim from Sunless Sea and Fallen London devs Failbetter games has just had a fresh outing at today's Wholesome Snack showcase, putting centre-stage the The Yolf's need for you to get your affairs in order. |
Siliconera Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:00 PM
Square Enix announced there will be one more Final Fantasy XI Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaign in 2025, and both events will start on December 19, 2025. These events for the MMORPG will continue over the winter holidays, with each one wrapping up in the new year. People who want to take part must have a Square Enix Account, an active service account, and a cancelled status to take part in the free play session.
The Return Home to Vana'diel Final Fantasy XI is the short of the two promotions. That runs between December 19, 2025 and January 5, 2026. So you get just over two weeks. All of your account's characters can take part. However, you can't use your Mog Wardrobes if you have any. The events taking place during this run are the December 2025 Login Campaign, Starlight Celebration, New Year Festivities, New Year's Nomad Mog Bonanza 2026 Marble Sales, New Year's in Vana'diel Support & Equipment Upgrade Campaign, and Moogle Support Campaign for New & Returning Adventurers.
As for the Final Fantasy XI Discount Campaign, three things are on sale between December 19, 2025 and January 15, 2026. The Ultimate Collection Seeker's Edition, which features the 30 day subscription, base game, Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia, Treasures of Aht Urhgan, Wings of the Goddess, and Seekers of Adoulin expansions, A Crystalline Prophecy, A Moogle Kupo dEtat, and A Shantotto Ascension scenarios, and Vision of Abyssea, Scars of Abyssea, and Heroes of Abyssea battles will be $9.99. Seekers of Adoulin alone will be $4.99. The price for the World Transfer Service will be reduced during this too, making it $9.
Final Fantasy XI is available for the PC, and the Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaign events begin on December 19, 2025.
The post Last Final Fantasy XI Return Home to Vana'diel of 2025 Set appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:00 PM
Marvelous and XSEED confirmed that Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma launches on more platforms in 2026, and the PS5 physical version will only be available via Amazon. Pre-orders are open for $59.99, which is the same price as the Switch 2 release. The game will debut digitally and physically on February 13, 2026.
While the physical copies of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will be limited to an Amazon PS5 release, there will be three digital editions to choose from on the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store. The base one is the game alone for $59.99. There is also a $69.99 Digital Deluxe. That comes with the Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle cosmetic DLC for characters and the Seasons of Love Bundle that makes Cuilang and Pilika romanceable and adds swimsuit costumes for the cast. The Super Digital Deluxe includes everything from the standard Deluxe bundle, a digital copy of the art book, and a digital copy of the soundtrack. That is $79.99 and the most expensive option.
Here's how that looks:
Both Switch and Switch 2 physical copies are available, and there were also limited editions released.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is available for the Switch, Switch 2, and PC now. The PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of the game will show up on February 14, 2026. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is only available physically for the Switch, Switch 2, and soon PS5.
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Siliconera Tuesday, December 9, 2025 4:00 PM
Flare shared details about its Stellar Blade scale figure of Eve, the game's heroine. It will release in January 2027. It will cost 39,380円 (~$250). AmiAmi already has a product listing up for $232.15.
This is a static, scale figure of Eve as she appears on the Stellar Blade cover and when you first start the game. This means she's in her default Planet Diving Suit (7th) costume. Her hair is up in a ponytail and sculpted to look like the wind is blowing it behind her. She also wields her Blood Edge sword in her right hand. She stands at over 10 and a half inches tall (270mm), with the included base included in that estimate.
Here are some of the photos from Flare showing how this version of Eve looks:
We can expect another Eve figure in the future. Back in June 2025, Good Smile Company confirmed it is working on a Nendoroid of her. That will also wear the Planet Diving Suit (7th) costume.
Stellar Blade is available for the PS5 and PC, and the Flare figure of Eve will release in January 2027. One of the last updates in September 2025 added more epilogues and costumes.
The post Flare Stellar Blade Eve Figure Releases in 2027 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:35 PM
The Wholesome Snack aired ahead of TGA 2025 on December 9, 2025, and while this showcase typically is a larger one centered on cozy games, this latest installment is a shorter one with fewer titles. As such, there are also fewer shadowdrops. Bits & Bops, a Rhythm Heaven like music minigame collection, is available now, as a PS5 and Xbox Series X version of Wylde Flowers. However, a number of demos are out now for some of the reveals.
You can see the full list of all upcoming cozy games that appeared in the Wholesome Snack TGA 2025 showcase:
Here's the full TGA 2025 Wholesome Snack presentation that shows off trailers for both upcoming and now available games:
Bits & Bops is now on PCs, and Wylde Flowers is now on the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
The post Here Are All the TGA 2025 Wholesome Snack Cozy Games appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:00 PM
Square Enix started sharing trailers of the cast of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined in Japan, and the first three videos focus on how the hero, Kiefer, and Maribel all look in the remake. The three are the initial trio in the game who start the adventure and begin restoring the islands and continents surrounding Estard on their journey.
First, here's the video highlighting the hero of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. It starts by showing him running around his hometown of Fishbel, before then highlighting his attacks in battle alongside Kiefer, Maribel, and Ruff.
The Kiefer trailer for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined begins with him and the hero running off after talking to his father, the king. We then see him acting as captain of the boat as he sets off with Maribel and the hero. Like the previous trailer, it closes with an in-battle segment.
The Maribel video follows a similar pattern. We first see her character model, then some scenes of her talking with the hero and Kiefer. It closes out with her using magic to attack enemies.
The Dragon Quest VII Reimagined remake will come to the Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on February 5, 2026. A manga adaptation inspired by this installment called Dragon Quest Eden will also appear in Japan next year.
The post See Dragon Ball VII Reimagined Hero, Kiefer, and Maribel Trailers appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, December 9, 2025 2:00 PM
Bandai Namco announced the new Digimon Beatbreak anime is now referenced in Digimon Story: Time Stranger. This means we can get a shirt for our avatar that is a replica of the one Tomoro Tenma wears in the show and see references to that series in-game. The company also noted it is aware of an issue on PCs tied to Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 1: Alternate Dimension that causes crashing.
In the case of both the Beatbreak cosmetic and new in-game advertisement in Digimon Story: Time Stranger, both show up after the patch. Someone will need to go to the in-game shop to get the shirt, which shows a wavy green line on the front and Gekkomon clinging onto the back. In the case of the video showing clips from the show, you can only see those when in the "modern day" time period of the game and in certain parts of the city. So to watch those, you'd need to pop by Akihabara or Shinjuku in Tokyo.
Here are the official screenshots of the update.
Karn EX shared a video clip on social media that highlighted the location in-game and shirt.
As for the PC DLC issue, there's no fix available for it yet. Bandai Namco is aware of the problem. It did suggest restarting the PC.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is available on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and its Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 1: Alternate Dimension DLC is out now. Digimon Beatbreak is streaming on Crunchyroll.
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Destructoid Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:45 PM
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will mark the final time games from the same sub-franchise will launch in consecutive years, Activision just announced.
This means no more Black Ops 8 next year. Just kidding, but that's no longer an option moving forward, the company said in a new blog post released tonight. But with that, CoD is hoping to be more innovative and "unique" each year.
It began with Modern Warfare III in 2023 following up on Modern Warfare II (2022), and continued this year with BO7 dropping the following year after Black Ops 6. That formula clearly isn't working to some degree (likely much lower than expected sales this year), so changes are being made.
"Call of Duty has enjoyed long-standing success because of all of you, a passionate community that demands excellence and deserves nothing less," Activision said. "We also know that for some of you, the franchise has not met your expectations fully. To be very clear, we know what you expect and rest assured we will deliver, and overdeliver, on those expectations as we move forward."
For now, the focus is on BO7's live seasons before CoD 2026 next fall, and the company said that fan feedback "will help shape our seasonal updates in the coming months," bringing updates at least every month to add more content to the game and keep players engaged.
But up first, BO7 multiplayer and Zombies will have a free weekend next week, along with double XP, because the company said "we would like you to experience the game firsthand and decide for yourselves."
"We won't rest until Black Ops 7 earns its place as one of the best Black Ops games we've ever made," the blog said. And with season one, the game is off to a good start, especially when it comes to Warzone's BO7 integration and the sheer amount of stuff to play across all modes.
2026's CoD title is rumored to be Modern Warfare 4, which at least at this point in time, confirms we won't be getting Modern Warfare 5 in the following year. The move itself sounds like a good idea to help each individual game separate itself a bit more from the previous one and prevent things from feeling too same-y for too long.
"To be clear, the future of Call of Duty is very strong and we believe our best days are ahead of us given the depth and talent of our development teams," Activision said. "We have been building the next era of Call of Duty, and it will deliver precisely on what you want along with some surprises that push the franchise and the genre forward. We look forward to welcoming you in, listening to you, and moving forward together."
Since it wasn't specified, it's safe to assume that CoD will continue to release games annually, just with alternating series like it had been doing before 2023.
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Destructoid Tuesday, December 9, 2025 2:09 PM
Destiny 2's Nightfalls are back by popular demand in Renegades, and we don't mean Dredgen Bael's Death-Star-at-home. Vanguard Alerts are Bungie's way of rekindling the beloved playlist, offering weekly rewards and bringing something else to do every reset.
The Vanguard Alerts are as close to Nightfalls as it gets in the post-Edge of Fate era: they're a set of weekly-rotating objectives with their own rewards, including one higher-difficulty version of a Portal activity. This is set at -50, so expect Kepler Mythic levels of suffering with three people.
Here's a quick breakdown of the new system, including what it entails and what you get by diving into it.
Destiny 2 Vanguard Alerts, explained
Vanguard Alerts is a set of rotating activities added in Destiny 2's Renegades expansion. It brings six different nodes that rotate every week, which grant different drops when completing them. Each of the Portal nodes for these activities may also get a Bonus Focus drop, which is not included in this calculation.
The six activities are:
The challenges for Fireteam Ops, Arena Ops, and the Crucible only require you to participate in activities for the first step. Completing any of the activities three times drops you a specific weapon and other loot from the matching playlist. Fireteam and Arena Ops have the same weapon on a given week, but the Crucible has a different reward in stock. The remaining two stages drop more gear.
Alongside the release of Vanguard Alerts, Bungie made it so season pass owners at level 550 can still earn a B grade on Quickplay activities, which is enough to grab the Bonus Focus reward. This makes Quickplay Playlists viable again—a common complaint from those who were on the higher end of the Power spectrum.
The weekly Grandmaster Challenge is the closest to the old Grandmasters, which takes you through a run of a Portal activity with set modifiers and at -50 Power. The Portal's Ultimatum difficulty is capped at -30, so expect even heavier resistance than usual, to the likes of Mythic Kepler as it was on release.
Completing the Grandmaster Challenge with a B or higher for the first time gets you a tier five copy of a Pinnacle Ops weapon with an extra origin trait. Subsequent completions at B or above will still drop at tier five, but have a low chance of boasting the second origin trait.
Lastly, the raid and dungeon challenges seem to require you to complete all encounters in those activities, giving you higher-power gear for your time.
At the end of the day, the Vanguard Alert playlists offer a little more variety in a game that's been struggling with it since the addition of the controversial Portal system and the removal of seasonal content.
The post What are Vanguard Alerts in Destiny 2? appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Tuesday, December 9, 2025 2:00 PM
Winter Wonderland is back for another year in Overwatch 2 alongside season 20, and that's just the start of the seasonal festivities.
The newest DPS hero, Vendetta, makes her mark immediately when the season goes live, but there's a whole load of new cosmetic items to unlock along with changes to the base game to keep players warm over the holidays.
Read on below for OW2's season 20 patch notes to see what's new and different in the FPS with the new season that begins Dec. 9.
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Overwatch 2 season 20 patch notes
New Damage hero: Vendetta
Vendetta is OW2's 45th hero and its first-ever fully melee-based DPS character. Her Palatine Fang sword will wreak havoc on the backline as she flies through the air and deals big damage, so be prepared to help your healers.
Hero buffs and nerfs
Here's the list of season 20 changes for heroes, including big buffs for Vendetta, who Blizzard said "performed well during her hero trial though her effectiveness fell off some at the higher ranks." There's also some improvements for Freja, and Juno getting the ability to deal critical damage.
For the full list of notes, make sure to visit the OW2 website.
Stadium updates
Wuyang and Doomfist join the round-based mode along with a re-work for Cassidy and a new Top 500 rank tier to grind for on the new China Control map. Check out the full list of Stadium changes on the OW2 website.
Competitive updates
The newly-introduced Challenger Score will add more heat in the battle for Top 500 players, but some big changes coming to cheater bans will help players regain any rank progress lost in "unfair losses" along the way.
Console aim assist changes
Aim assist is getting a buff on consoles, "anywhere from 6 percent to 8 percent depending on the target's distance," alongside the season 20 update.
Winter Wonderland returns
The return of everyone's favorite cheery event adds a three-path reward system where players can complete challenges to earn Winter Cookies to unlock skins like Jingle Tracer, Krampus Junkrat, and Santa Claus Torbjorn.
Running from Dec. 9 to Jan. 7, the event also includes a winterized Mischief & Magic prop hunt mode variant, along with other unlockable skins in Frozen Demon Junkrat and Frozen Mountaineer Cassidy.
New Mythics
This season's new mythic skin is Divine Desperado Cassidy, offering a number of customization options. Season 2's Mythic weapon is Orisa's Capsule Cannon, which is like a big gacha machine on her arm.
It's adorable.
New battle pass
Five legendary skins and three Epic skins highlight this season's battle pas. Yukizaru Genji, Colder: 76 Soldier: 76, Frost Lich Reaper, Skadi Freja, Cold Front Tracer, Ice Crystal Symmetra, and Winter Guardian Illari round it out along with dozens of other rewards. The Ultimate Battle Pass bundle adds High Society Vendetta and Reindeer Tracer, along with 20 tier skips and 2,000 OW Coins.
Avatar: The Last Airbender collab returns
OW2's A:TLA collab returns to the store with skins such as Katara Mei, Aang Zenyatta, Appa Orisa, Toph Venture, Zuko Genji, and Suki Kiriko.
This article will be updated with more information when it becomes available.
The post Overwatch 2 season 20 patch notes – Vendetta, Winter Wonderland, nerfs and buffs, plus more appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Tuesday, December 9, 2025 1:56 PM
Only a few hours are left for the Mega Dimension DLC to go live in Pokémon Legends Z-A, and there are plenty of reasons for fans to be excited.
While the Mega Dimension DLC costs you an extra $30, it has plenty of extra items, which include returning Pokémon and new Mega Evolutions. The pre-purchase is available, but you'll need to wait for the DLC to go live before you can explore its contents.
This guide will pinpoint the exact launch times based on your location.
When does Mega Dimension DLC go live in Pokémon Legends Z-A
As of writing, Nintendo has yet to post the official launch timing, but we've taken a stab at a launch timer, anyway.
The countdown is based on the following times.
These times are based on the usual schedule when new updates go live in Pokémon Legends Z-A. This is the best indicator that we currently have for when the Mega Dimension DLC could go live.
As of writing, TPC has also showcased some of the new Mega Evolutions, which include Mega Raichu X and Y, Mega Lucario Z, and others. There are also returning Pokémon in the DLC, and we can also expect a few quests that should go beyond the scope of the base game.
I can't wait to see what's new in the DLC, and how our tale in Lumiose City expands. Also, why not celebrate the launch of the DLC by adding a free Alpha Charizard to your roster?
The post Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC countdown: Exact date and time appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Tuesday, December 9, 2025 1:16 PM
The Controller Evolution is now live in FC 26, and you can obtain a fantastic set of upgrades to improve a card of your liking.
Available for just 10,000 coins, The Controller Evolution offers stat boosts, playstyles, and roles. There are plenty of candidates for receiving the upgrades, and this guide will list the best possible options.
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FC 26 The Controller Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements for The Controller Evolution in FC 26.
FC 26 The Controller Evolution upgrades
The Controller Evolution has only two levels of upgrades. To obtain the boosts, you'll need to complete specific tasks.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade requirements
Level 2 upgrade requirements
Best players for The Controller Evolution in FC 26
You can include a wide variety of items in this evolution. I have considered cards that will benefit the most from the offered upgrades.
These are arguably some of the best options you can include in this evolution. You don't need to include them in any previous evolutions; the final versions should be eligible for more upgrades in the future.
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Destructoid Tuesday, December 9, 2025 1:09 PM
Winter is here in Marvel Rivals, and it's about to get real cold outside, sugah.
Rogue is here as the game's newest tank hero alongside the Dec. 12 update, but there's a lot more to look forward to once it goes live, including seasonal skins, events, and some changes to existing team-up abilities.
Read on below for the season 5.5 patch notes in Marvel Rivals thus far.
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Marvel Rivals season 5.5 patch notes
New Vanguard hero: Rogue
Marvel Rivals' 45th hero is Rogue of the X-Men. She's a Vanguard (tank) that is described as a "true powerhouse on the battlefield" and a melee hero who can get up close and personal to deal big damage.
True to her mutant powers in the comics, Rogue can absorb abilities from heroes she has taken down, such as stealing Doctor Strange's Shield of the Seraphim or Loki's Regeneration Domain. Her ultimate allows her to absorb ultimate energy from nearby enemies, so she could truly shake up the meta.
Her full ability list and kit will be revealed ahead of the update.
Team-Up Ability changes
One team-up is gone from season 5.5, while three others are adding a new hero to their ranks.
Hero buffs and nerfs
Big changes are abound for Ultron who got some nice buffs, and Luna Snow has some new abilities as well, along with ult charge nerfs for several heroes.
Jeff's Winter Splash Festival returns
The seasonal event featuring Land Shark madness is back and better with a new map called Jeffland. The mode now has three unique Jeff builds with their own skill sets.
Winter-themed skins
Holiday and winter-themed skins galore! New outfits for Squirrel Girl, Daredevil, Winter Soldier, Peni Parker, Cloak & Dagger, and more are coming to the shop and "festive events."
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, December 9, 2025 4:18 PM A new trailer was also released. The post One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Jewelry Bonney Gear 5 Form Revealed appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:50 PM A trailer was also released. The post The Boys: Trigger Warning VR Game Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:26 PM Via a new box art. The post Leon S. Kennedy Leaked For Resident Evil Requiem appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, December 9, 2025 2:50 PM A new rating leaks. The post Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Rating Spotted Online appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
MonsterVine Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:25 PM Capybara Games, the studio behind Below, Grindstone, and Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, unveiled its next title during today's Wholesome Snack showcase. Find Your Words, a deeply personal, free-to-play adventure coming to Steam in 2026. Unlike the studio's past action-heavy or puzzle-driven games, this short narrative experience focuses on something far more intimate: learning to […] |
MonsterVine Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:14 PM tinyBuild and Mandragora, the studio behind I Am Future, unveiled ReStory during today's Wholesome Snack showcase, inviting players into a cozy electronics repair shop set in mid-2000s Japan. The result is a deeply nostalgic slice-of-life sim that blends hands-on tinkering with heartfelt storytelling, retro vibes, and a branching narrative shaped by the customers who walk […] |
MonsterVine Tuesday, December 9, 2025 4:59 PM XSEED Games has officially launched Milano's Odd Job Collection, a once-Japan-exclusive PlayStation classic from 1999, now available worldwide on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Steam, GOG, Windows Store) for $14.99. It marks the first time this 32-bit gem has ever released outside of Japan complete with modern enhancements, English […] |
MonsterVine Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:30 PM Annapurna Interactive and Marumittu Games unveiled a fresh look at D-topia, their upcoming puzzle-adventure set in a future where happiness is engineered by artificial intelligence. Revealed during today's Wholesome Games showcase, the new gameplay trailer highlights the game's quiet mystery, its logic-driven puzzles, and its AI-managed utopian community, which hides more than a few cracks […] |
MonsterVine Tuesday, December 9, 2025 3:30 PM Bit Egg Inc. has officially stamped a release date on one of Steam's most anticipated cozy indie games. Lost and Found Co., the hand-animated hidden-object adventure inspired by classics like Where's Waldo?, launches on Steam on February 11, 2026. The announcement arrived during today's Wholesome Snack 2025 showcase, accompanied by a warm, colorful new trailer that highlights […] |