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Embark Studios announced on social media that Cold Snap will be released on all platforms soon, sharing the exact date with fans.

2025 hasn’t been a particularly strong year for Xbox, and the recent price increase for Game Pass wasn’t well-received. However, Xbox still has a large and active player community, and Xbox Wrapped – their year-end review – is likely to reveal some interesting insights into how people have been playing.

Honestly, 2025 was incredible for Game Pass. Yeah, the price increase for Ultimate stung a little, but the games they added more than made up for it. We’re talking absolute gems – indie titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, alongside huge releases like Doom: The Dark Ages and Ninja Gaiden 4. It was just a non-stop stream of awesome games, and it really shows – fifteen Game Pass titles got nominated at The Game Awards! Seriously, a fantastic year for the service.

The latest season of Stranger Things began streaming on Netflix on November 26th, but only the first four episodes are currently available. The remaining episodes will be released in two parts: one on Christmas Day and the final episodes almost a week later on New Year’s Eve. While fans wait, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is offering a special experience, allowing them to virtually explore iconic locations from the show.

The Demonic Pickaxe is widely considered the best pickaxe in The Forge, but getting it requires a lot of effort. You’ll find it inside the Demon’s Hideout, in front of a mysterious altar. First, remember that you need to start the Demonic Pickaxe Quest. To do this, go to the Ruined Cave Mine on the Forgotten Kingdom map and talk to Skal – he’ll kick off the quest. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to obtain the Demonic Pickaxe in The Forge.

When the Nintendo Switch was first announced, Skyrim was among the initial games showcased, exciting players with the possibility of playing it on the go. It was a particularly strong choice for a third-party title, given its massive scope and the fact that it hadn’t previously appeared on a Nintendo console.

The first major reset for ARC Raiders, called an Expedition wipe, was pushed back from December 15th to December 17th. This suggests the new ‘Cold Snap’ update was also likely intended to launch around December 14th but faced a short delay. This delay could be a deliberate move to tie the update’s story and environmental changes – which will temporarily affect gameplay on each map – to the wipe, making it feel more immersive and connected to the game’s lore.

Every dungeon contains a Scout Bot that shows you where all the hidden items are on that floor. We’ve listed where to find each bot below, with detailed directions to help you locate them.

The remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic has faced a lot of challenges during its development. In July 2022, about ten months after it was first announced at the PlayStation Showcase in September 2021, Bloomberg reported that the game was indefinitely delayed. This followed a demo presentation to Lucasfilm and Sony, after which the game’s design and art directors were let go. A month later, another Bloomberg report stated that Aspyr was no longer working on the project, and Saber Interactive had taken over as the lead developer. This change was officially confirmed in March by Saber Interactive’s CEO, Matthew Karch.

It’s really tough to launch a successful role-playing game (RPG). The market is incredibly competitive, and players expect a lot, so a game needs to be truly excellent to become a hit. Even a great RPG doesn’t automatically sell well, and sometimes high quality isn’t enough to guarantee financial success. Plus, publishers often set unrealistic sales targets that almost ensure the game will be considered a failure.