Launched in 2017, Xbox Game Pass has become a major attraction for Microsoft’s Xbox consoles, giving subscribers access to a large library of games for a monthly fee. As of July, the service had around 37 million users and remains incredibly popular – with 15 games nominated for The Games Awards 2025 already available through the Game Pass subscription.
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As 2025 comes to a close, the final chapter of One Piece is nearly here. Chapter 1169 is set to be released on December 21st, 2025, and will include a special treat for fans: a new full-color illustration and a new magazine cover. While fans are eager to see these new artworks, they’re also bracing for the planned breaks in the series after the chapter’s release.
Many of these games offer us challenges to overcome with our own unique solutions. Others let us shape our characters in ways that define how we experience the game. But in all of them, it’s the player, not the game, who ultimately decides how to play.
Okay, so you want the full rundown on Glimora and its evolution, Mega Glimora? I got you. I’m going to break down everything – stats, the best moves it can learn, what kind of Nature is best, how to distribute Effort Values (EVs), and whether it’s a strong pick for battling other players (PvP) or taking on the main game’s challenges (PvE). Let’s dive in!
Although details are still limited, the developers have revealed some key aims for the new game, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. It will be a single-player action RPG focused on story, where your choices have a real impact. Like other Star Wars games that let you make meaningful decisions, you’ll be able to determine your character’s journey. It’s still early days, but by calling it a spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic, the team suggests they’re aiming high.
Patch 7.4, called ‘Into the Mist,’ acts as a bridge between the ‘Dawntrail’ expansion and the next big update for Final Fantasy 14. The main story for this patch consists of nine quests, beginning with ‘With the Winds.’ You can start it by talking to Alphinaud in Solution Nine after finishing all previous main story quests. As you play through the patch’s story, you’ll unlock the new Mistwake dungeon and the Hell on Rails trial. Patch 7.4 will also conclude the popular Arcadion raid series, with its final story unfolding over six quests started by accepting ‘Feral Fandom’ from Yaana in Solution Nine. Throughout early 2026, smaller updates will add even more content, including new Hildibrand quests and the variant dungeon, The Merchant’s Tale.
The Admirals are among the most powerful characters in the world of One Piece. They represent the military strength of the World Government and are the Marines’ strongest fighters. While fans have witnessed their incredible power many times, they generally haven’t seemed as strong as the Yonko.
Those who enjoy scary survival horror games likely remember Alien: Isolation, the popular 2014 title known for its intelligent alien enemy, realistic sound, and faithful storytelling. While the Alien universe has recently appeared in games like Dead by Daylight and Fortnite, fans wanting a truly terrifying, single-player experience might have a new game to anticipate.
Before the Game of the Year award winner was revealed, we asked our readers to vote for who they thought would win in 2025. We provided a list of the official nominees, and also included an option for excellent games that didn’t quite make the top six. As expected, our readers’ predictions were remarkably accurate – and by a significant margin!