In the annals of gaming history, 2025 will be remembered not for its technological leaps, but for its cultural whiplash. What began as a celebration of innovation quickly spiraled into a reckoning—a moment when players, developers, and critics collectively asked: Is this what we signed up for? The year’s most dramatic flashpoint came when Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a visually stunning turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive, was stripped of its Indie Game Awards accolades. The...

Here is what you need to know about the biggest gaming acquisition since Microsoft bought Activision Blizzard—and why it changes everything. 1. The Deal: From "It’s in the Game" to "It’s in the Kingdom" For years, rumors swirled that Electronic Arts was looking for a buyer. They courted NBCUniversal, they flirted with Amazon, and they even had talks with Disney. But in the end, the only entity with the cash and the will to pay a premium was the Public Investment Fund...