Valve Reveals The NEW Steam Machine + GTA VI DELAYED!

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Capcom May Finally Try to Make New Mega Man, Devil May Cry, and Ace Attorney Games https://www.rockman-corner.com/2025/12/capcom-moves-to-revitalize-mega-man-ace.htmlKatsuhiro Harada to leave Bandai Namco after more than 31 years https://www.gematsu.com/2025/12/katsuhiro-harada-to-leave-bandai-namco-after-more-than-31-yearsUS Black Friday week hardware sales breakdown: PS5 47%, Switch 2 24%, NEX Playground 14% https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3m7du6uaaec2pGame Awards 2025 Predictions: Neverending Disappointment Questions from Discord: Joe: Any game awards predictions? Who will win stuff? Game reveals?Joe: You have infinite resources, but you can only make a kart racer. Which franchise are you using? Also your wife is really good at menu design.Jtlawbass: Do you have any gaming regrets (either IRL or in-game)? Mine are getting rid of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for the OG Xbox when I sold it and the console to afford my 360. And in Mass Effect 2 I was romancing Miranda because I loved her on Chuck but sided with Jack in an argument, so she gave me the cold shoulder for the rest of the game. 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Ghost of YoteiGreg: Marvel Rivals, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Rocket League Brett L: Little Nightmares 3 (beat) DispatchBrett M: Batman Arkham City, Dispatch

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Metroid Prime 4: Beyond debuts to 81 Metacritic score https://www.metacritic.com/game/metroid-prime-4-beyond/Nintendo will purchase Bandai Namco Singapore Studios, rename it Nintendo Singapore Studios https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2025/251127.htmlMore context for the purchase https://www.gamefile.news/p/nintendo-buys-five-companies-in-five-yearsNew Dead Rising Game Reportedly in Development, Now Set in Hollywood https://mp1st.com/news/new-dead-rising-game-development-set-in-hollywoodEidos Montreal Was Reportedly Working on a Legacy of Kain Reboot Before Embracer Buyout https://insider-gaming.com/legacy-of-kain-reboot-eidos-montreal/“Sonic Universe Event Film” Set for December 22, 2028 https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sonic-spinoff-movie-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-live-action-film-2028-release-dates-1236596459/God of War has a two-season order at Amazon https://deadline.com/2025/12/god-of-war-frederick-eo-toye-production-casting-2-season-order-1236630007/Mina the Hollower needs to be a hit for Yacht Club Games - Bloomberg Link Questions from Discord: Brett L goes to Discord 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, SilksongJohn: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (finished), Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade ClassicsGreg: Marvel Rivals, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Rocket League Brett L: Keeper (finished), Dispatch, Little Nightmares 3Brett M: Batman Arkham City, Dispatch

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:NSO adds Ninja Gaiden II and Battletoads for NES and Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters and Bionic Commando for Game Boy https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1993484853887566217Far Cry TV Series Set at FX from Noah Hawley and Rob Mac https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/far-cry-tv-series-fx-noah-hawley-rob-mac-1236591190/Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 35 million copies https://x.com/Wario64/status/1993722106253885832Games we’re grateful for, for helping us in life etc.John: FFII/Lunar, Persona 4 Golden, WWF No Mercy (typed this out so I don’t forget lol)Brett:  Uncharted 2/Battlefield 2: Bad Company, Inside/Horizon Zero Dawn, Death Stranding  Will think of more lolGreg: RE2, Street Fighter II, Sonic Adventure, Halo ⅔, Mario Kart Double Dash, GTA 4, Total Carnage, Sunset Riders, TMNT Tutrltes in Time, THPS2   Questions from Discord: Brydude: (1) Do Mario fart? (2) Second question, what is your favorite movie to watch during Thanksgiving? (3) Third question, even though I think we heard it last year: I’m tryna make you guys have questions that can go on for a few minutes: What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish? (4) One final question: What does the fox say?Joe: Any memorable Black Friday moments? Best deals you've gotten, any fights etc.Jtlawbass: What game has the best/yummiest-looking food? Is there any video game food you would like to learn to cook? Part of me wants to learn to cook the food from Monster Hunter Rise. It looked so good. 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Shin Megami Tensei V: VengeanceGreg: Marvel Rivals - Gambit is here, Rocket League, Super Mario World Brett L: Silent Hill f (finished) Keeper, DispatchBrett M: Batman Arkham City, Dispatch

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:First official Legend of Zelda movie photos released https://x.com/Nintendo/status/1990434772615664067Kirby Air Riders scores 78 on Metacritic, up 17 points from Kirby Air Ride https://www.metacritic.com/game/kirby-air-riders/“I want to live a modest and unassuming life.” Masahiro Sakurai was initially reluctant about approving a manga about his life https://automaton-media.com/en/news/i-want-to-live-a-modest-and-unassuming-life-masahiro-sakurai-was-initially-reluctant-about-approving-a-manga-about-his-life/Nintendo says it didn't intend to stop third-party Switch 2 docks from functioning after recent firmware update https://kotaku.com/nintendo-just-blocked-third-party-switch-2-docks-and-it-sucks-2000644081NateTheHate claims Rockstar has done tests with GTA6 on Switch 2 https://x.com/NateTheHate2/status/1990491837182980193Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition now available for Switch 2, Switch https://www.gematsu.com/2025/11/tomb-raider-definitive-edition-now-available-for-switch-2-switchThe Game Awards 2025 nominees announced https://www.gematsu.com/2025/11/the-game-awards-2025-nominees-announced  Questions from Discord: Brydude: Might seem like a dumb question but…. How often do you guys think that Tears of the Kingdom was going to be a day-one Switch 2 game until they realized that the Switch 2 was going to come out much later than anticipated?Jtlawbass: May have been asked before but what game, games, or kinds of games do you like to play during the holiday season from October to December (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, etc.)? Being stuck in a climate where I can usually wear shorts and flip flops on Christmas Day, I love playing games like Skyrim where I can run around in snow at least virtually.🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (finished)Greg: Marvel Rivals - Gambit is here, Rocket League, Super Mario World Brett L: Silent Hill f Brett M: Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Batman Arkham City

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct reaction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqjMaKQskW8METROID MONDAYS https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/metroid-mondays-things-will-go-boom/More Lego Zelda coming in 2026 https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1988267657133687158Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility Information site launches https://switch-software-compatibility.nintendo.com/en-USPokémon Pokopia launches March 5 as a Game-Key Card https://www.gematsu.com/2025/11/pokemon-pokopia-launches-march-5-2026Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension will launch on December 10 https://www.gematsu.com/2025/11/pokemon-legends-z-a-dlc-mega-dimension-launches-december-10Steam Hardware revealed: Steam Controller, Machine, Frame https://store.steampowered.com/sale/hardwarePS5 shipments top 84.2 million; Ghost of Yotei sales top 3.3 million https://www.gematsu.com/2025/11/ps5-shipments-top-84-2-million-ghost-of-yotei-sales-top-3-3-millionTop 10 bestselling PS5 games in US https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3m5gqt2co5c23State of Play Japan: 40 minutes of absolutely nothing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJp8K40TSxcGrand Theft Auto VI delayed to November 11, 2026 https://x.com/RockstarGames/status/1986540361011880167 Questions from Discord: 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Greg: SNES - Mystical Ninja, Rocket League, Marvel Rivals Brett L: Silent Hill F Brett M: Watch Dogs 2

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:As of September 30, Switch 2 sold 10.36 million units, Mario Kart World sold 9.57 million units (92% attach rate, fastest-selling Mario Kart ever), Donkey Kong Bananza sold 3.49 million units https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2025/251104_4e.pdf https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2025/251104e.pdfNintendo increases Switch 2 sales forecast by 4M units: predicting 19 million units sold by end of MarchSwitch 1 sales forecast decreases as sales are drying up (sold 910K units this quarter)Key insights from Furukawa’s investor presentation https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2025/251105e.pdf"Moving forward, software development will be centered around Nintendo Switch 2""84% of Nintendo Switch 2 players have transitioned from Nintendo Switch" (see below)"Supply of Nintendo Switch Hardware Will Continue If Enough Demand Persists""We aim to maintain a connection with our consumers throughout the various stages of their lives"“We are continuing to prepare for the ongoing release of movies in the future.” (see below)Initiatives to strengthen game development include "acquiring development companies to make them subsidiaries" (see below) Nintendo Store app appears out of nowhere, lets you see all your old playtimes through Wii U and 3DS https://x.com/Wario64/status/1985964705312125326 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gets a new “Survive” trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fN5zFkeA4AAnimal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition and free version 3.0 update revealed https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/animal-crossing-new-horizons-sails-ashore-with-a-nintendo-switch-2-edition-and-free-content-update-jan-15/ Nintendo staff reunited to discuss launching NES 40 years ago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2WDfsiLiRAFull Details Revealed for Dante’s Purgatorio, the Canceled Sequel to EA’s Dante’s Inferno https://www.ign.com/articles/inside-dantes-purgatorio-the-cancelled-sequel-to-eas-dantes-inferno Questions from Discord: Beavis Christ: This is a big one, but that's why we pay you guys the big bucks: What do you think the next console generation will be like? What will the consoles be like? What genres will rise and fall? Or any thoughts you have. (I keep remembering how in either the PS3 or PS4 gen, a bunch of people thought that not only were the end of physical game sales imminent, but so was the end of new consoles, and that if anything there would be essentially newer Pro versions of the same consoles, or add-ons to upgrade your console. Because the Sega 32X did so well I guess lol. So that's kinda what made me think of this)campfire_knight: What region-locked game do you most regret not getting in your part of the world?🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (finished I) Greg: SNES - Mystical Ninja, Rocket League, Marvel Rivals Brett L: Silent Hill F Brett M: Watch Dogs 2

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Breath of the Wild Soundtrack to Release on Vinyl in US, Used to Test Physical Media Appetite Outside Japan https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-soundtrack-vinyl-1236564363/Resident Evil Requiem is getting its own Switch 2 Pro Controller and a Grace amiibo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQODLCylKbMJapan Patent Office rejects one of Nintendo's patent applications related to Palworld dispute https://gamesfray.com/japan-patent-office-rejects-nintendo-application-relevant-to-palworld-dispute-cites-games-like-ark-as-prior-art-after-third-party-submission/Pokemon Legends: Z-A sales top 5.8 million in one week, nearly half of which are on Switch 2 https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/PostImages/pokemon_pressreleases_20251023_2.pdfUS: Pokémon Legends: Z-A had the biggest new physical game launch since Tears of the Kingdom in May 2023 https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3m46ottuejc2cAlso debuted at #1 in Europe, but with the smallest mainline Pokémon launch since 2018 https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/pokemon-legends-z-a-captures-no1Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PS5 in 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSjbIM0iegYReport: Next Xbox is also a full Windows PC and has free multiplayer https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-ambitious-new-xbox-your-entire-console-library-the-full-power-of-windows-pc-gaming-and-moreLittle Samson coming to PS5, Switch, and PC in 2026 https://www.gematsu.com/2025/10/little-samson-coming-to-ps5-switch-and-pc-in-2026 Questions from Discord: 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, SilksongJohn: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Two Point MuseumGreg: Rivals, Battlefield 6, Rocket League Brett L: Ghost of Yotei 😁(beat)Brett M: Cronos: The New Dawn (beat) Sword of the Sea (beat) The Outer Worlds 2, Keeper

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Kirby Air Riders Direct 2 reveals tons more content and a demo in November https://www.gematsu.com/2025/10/kirby-air-riders-details-new-features-modes-and-customization-global-test-ride-demo-announcedMARVEL Cosmic Invasion adds Switch 2 version, launches December 1 https://www.gematsu.com/2025/10/marvel-cosmic-invasion-adds-switch-2-version-launches-december-1Assassin’s Creed Shadows hits Switch 2 on December 2 for $60 https://www.gematsu.com/2025/10/assassins-creed-shadows-coming-to-switch-2-on-december-2-fall-roadmap-announcedSystem Shock remake is coming to Switch and Switch 2 with added features https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDQvNdwrYqgFallout 4: Anniversary Edition launches November 10, hits Switch 2 in 2026 https://bethesda.net/en/article/N00XVTawnzBBH7HNwv0hN/fallout-4-anniversary-edition-announcedA misinterpreted and partially falsified Shigeru Miyamoto quote brought chaos to the internet https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/63038Nintendo silently donated DSi LLs and TV tuners to earthquake victims in 2011 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/nintendo-silently-donated-dsi-lls-and-tv-tuners-to-earthquake-victims-in-2011-rare-engraved-console-surfaces/Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy could get Part 3 DLC or a fourth game entirely if demand is there https://wccftech.com/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-tgs-2025-qa-no-dlc-rebirth-but-theres-a-chance-for-part-3/Microsoft expects Xbox games to have 30% profit margins, way above industry average - BloombergNext-Gen Xbox Console 'Is Going to Be a Very Premium, Very High-End Curated Experience' https://www.ign.com/articles/after-releasing-a-1000-handheld-microsoft-has-said-its-next-gen-xbox-console-is-going-to-be-a-very-premium-very-high-end-curated-experience Questions from Discord: 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, SilksongJohn: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Slay the Princess (“finished”)Greg: Rivals, Fortnite, Blops 7 Beta/CoD, Marvel Cosmic Invasion DemoBrett L: Ghost of Yotei 😁Brett M: Cronos: The New Dawn

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Huge new details have leaked for Pokémon franchise plans for the next five years https://x.com/CentroLeaks/status/1977791170093687087Budgets for various games apparently leaked https://x.com/CentroLeaks/status/1978171422426948087Donkey Kong Bananza has an approximately 50% attach rate on Switch 2 https://www.installbaseforum.com/forums/threads/industry-q-a-with-mat-piscatella-ask-your-questions-before-october-10th-ongoing.4065/#post-358147More stats: "For the 3 months ending August, over 40% of current Switch 2 owners also own a PS5, with over 25% also owning an [Xbox Series]" and 51% of Switch 2 owners are maleMercurySteam employees speak out - 10-hour workdays, unclear policies, and a workplace falling apart https://www.resetera.com/threads/mercurysteam-metroid-dread-employees-speak-out-10-hour-workdays-unclear-policies-and-a-workplace-falling-apart.1325818/Niftski takes back the Super Mario Bros. any% world record, now 13 frames off human perfection https://x.com/summoningsalt/status/1976107250579325152 Questions from Discord: 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, SilksongJohn: FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE IVALICE CHRONICLES (finished), Shin Megami Tensei V: VengeanceGreg: Rivals, Fortnite, Blops 7 Beta/CoD, Marvel Cosmic Invasion DemoBrett L: Ghost of Yotei 😁Brett M: Cronos: The New Dawn

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Nintendo briefly captivates the world with “Close to You” videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsufGY5I8jA https://www.gematsu.com/2025/10/nintendo-close-to-you-animated-video-updated-with-pikminSwitch 2 sales are 5% ahead of the record-setting pace of PS4 sales in their first 3 months in the US https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3m2op7dqxt226Nintendo issues a statement about generative AI https://x.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1974716195246088220Xbox assures it will continue making first-party consoles after a hot rumor claims otherwise https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/no-xboxs-next-gen-console-hardware-plans-arent-cancelledOriginal rumor: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1ny4tvs/neogaf_xbox_new_hardware_is_up_in_the_air_and_may/Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold 5 million copies, will get a major free update with a new playable environment https://www.expedition33.com/post/thank-you-from-sandfall-interactiveStephen Totilo: Ubisoft canceled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year https://www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubisoft-cancelled-a-post-civilDon’t buy that SNES book Questions from Discord: campfire_knight: Thoughts on Doug Bowser retiring? What is y'all's fav memories of him?Joe: With Ghost of Yotei now done, what do you think Sucker Punch is going to work on? Do you want more Ghost games or a new IP? Or even a return to an old IP? campfire_knight: What is the most obscure Nintendo product you have ever tried out? I think mine may be Face Raiders on the 3DS! Nintendo really pushed those AR and gyro controls on the 3DS with this one, didn't they?🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, SilksongJohn: FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE IVALICE CHRONICLESGreg: Rivals, Fortnite, Blops 7 Beta/CoD, Marvel Cosmic Invasion DemoBrett L: Ghost of Yotei 😁Brett M: THPS 3+4