Games

With the new year approaching, many websites and apps are starting to share summaries of your activity from the past year.

It’s expected that Metroid Prime 4 will require more storage space on the new Switch, as the game offers enhanced graphics with 4K resolution when played on a TV, and a smooth 120 frames per second in performance mode. It also supports HDR for richer colors and can be played with mouse controls using the Joy-Con controllers. Both versions of the game will be available this Thursday, December 4th.

Sean “Diddy” Combs faced a major crisis starting in late 2023 when he reached a settlement in a sexual assault case filed by Cassie Ventura. Soon after, several other people came forward with similar accusations of sexual assault and abuse, going back to the 1990s and 2000s. These growing claims led to widespread public attention and investigations by federal authorities.

The game begins with a large-scale battle between the Federation and a group of Space Pirates led by Sylux, a recurring rival of the hero Samus Aran. Sylux is mysteriously controlling Metroids, but the immediate goal is for the Federation to secure an ancient artifact before Sylux can get to it. When the mission fails spectacularly, the artifact sends Samus to Viewros, a planet that’s slowly dying after its inhabitants, the Lamorn, vanished long ago. Samus discovers a Psychic Crystal that allows her to use the Lamorn’s advanced technology. She soon realizes she’s not the only one stranded there—Sylux, along with Federation soldiers and equipment, has also been transported to Viewros. Now, they’re all stuck on this desolate planet and must find a way to escape.

Outward 2 is a new survival action RPG where careful planning is key. It’s the follow-up to Outward, a game known for being incredibly challenging and not guiding players much – which many players loved, despite the difficulty!

In Battlefield Redsec, the action starts immediately as you parachute from the helicopter. A good landing is crucial – it lets you quickly find weapons, ambush opponents, and gain control of the initial area. A bad landing, however, can leave you struggling to find gear while well-equipped teams hunt you down. We’ve all experienced that frantic glide, desperately trying to reach safety, only to end up exposed in an open field.

The fifth season of Stranger Things promises a lot of exciting developments, including Will gaining superpowers, the return of a previously overlooked character, and a subtle clue that might finally explain Vecna’s origins.

Valorant had a significant second half of 2025. The popular five-on-five shooter from Riot Games celebrated its fifth anniversary in the summer, and the celebration included a lot of new features, most notably an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.

As a huge fan of both Spotify and Twitch, one of my favorite things about December is when they start sharing my yearly recaps! It’s so cool to see everything I’ve listened to and watched throughout the year all in one place.

Hideo Kojima revealed to Famitsu that Jared Bush, the director of Zootopia 2, specifically requested him to voice a character in the Japanese dub of the hit Disney movie, which is currently performing very well in theaters.