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Players were understandably upset when the game stopped awarding experience points for crashing steam locomotives. One player jokingly described having to convince a character, Abe, to keep playing after those crashes became a thing of the past. While the change was likely intended to make the game fairer – previously, players could level up skills too quickly by crashing – many, like PostingLoudly, missed the fun of earning powerful skills by playing at high speeds. They felt that completing the game deserved at least one fully maxed-out ability, and who wouldn’t want to feel unstoppable after a fast-paced playthrough?

To mark 85 years of Tom and Jerry, Warner Bros. released The Golden Era Anthology on December 2nd. The collection was highly anticipated and quickly became a top seller after preorders started in September. While the suggested retail price is $60, Amazon has sold it for up to $66.49. A previous Amazon deal offered the collection for $46.79 in mid-December, but that price was only available for a short time.

I’m so excited for Metroid Prime 4! It’s the latest game in the series, made by the amazing team at Retro Studios and published by Nintendo. The best part is, you can play it on either my Nintendo Switch or the newer model, which is awesome!

Traffic backed up because a new Taco Bell opened its doors, marking the first location in Newfoundland and Labrador in several years. Hundreds of excited customers visited over the weekend, leading city officials to advise drivers to expect delays.

As a Pokémon GO player, I’m super excited for this month! We’re getting new Raid bosses and a chance to catch some spotlight Pokémon, but that’s not all! They’re also releasing a couple of new Pokémon – Nacli and Clobbopus! And the best part? Pokémon that were featured in Community Days over the past year are all coming back for a special two-day event in December. It’s going to be amazing!

College Football 26 is predicting a 28-24 victory for Indiana over Alabama, sending them to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

Starting December 26, 2025, a new Happy Meal will launch with a fun space theme! It’s designed to encourage creativity through play, and includes special activity kits and toys for kids and families to enjoy together.

Katsuhiro Harada has been the driving force behind the Tekken franchise for over three decades. Starting at Namco in the early 1990s, he transitioned from a sales role to game development and ultimately led Tekken from its beginnings in arcades to its current status as a major worldwide fighting game and a key part of Bandai Namco’s success. He oversaw the series’ 30th anniversary and its growth into the world of esports.

College Football 26 predicts Georgia will win against Ole Miss with a score of 41-27, securing their spot in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl.

In 2025, the release of Pokémon Legends Z-A in October was the biggest news, though the game’s post-launch downloadable content proved divisive. While the game, which focused on the Kalos region, sold well, some players felt it was too limited in scope. Throughout the year, Pokémon GO continued to receive updates, live events remained popular, and competitive battling thrived, even as there were fewer major announcements about core Pokémon games.