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Gaming News Roundup: December 8ā14, 2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominated The Game Awards 2025, securing GOTY and multiple other honors in a standout performance. Skate Story finally arrives with polished tricks, Yakuza 0 receives a Director's Cut upgrade, and Game Pass adds Mortal Kombat 1. Full recap as of 4:07 PM EST, December 15, 2025.
š TGA 2025: Expedition 33 Dominates ā GOTY and 8 Additional Awards
The Game Awards on December 11 delivered a memorable show, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claiming GOTY, Best Direction, Narrative, Score, and Art Direction. The $10M indie from a 30-person team outperformed expectations, highlighting strong storytelling and visuals.
GOTY Winners Snapshot:
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| GOTY | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Score/Music | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Art Direction | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Narrative | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
X Buzz: Fans praise the win as a triumph over open-world fatigue; Wuthering Waves takes Players' Voice.
Daggerless Pick ā GOTY: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ā A masterful turn-based RPG from a small team. Essential playing.
š¦ Key Releases: Skate Story Delivers, Yakuza 0 Enhanced
Indies and remasters highlighted the week, with Skate Story launching after years in development and Flight Sim 2024 arriving on PS5.
| Game | Date | Platforms | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skate Story | Dec 8-10 | PC, Consoles | Long-awaited skate game with fluid console controls. |
| Yakuza 0 Director's Cut | Dec 10 | PC/Consoles | Upgraded classic with refined karaoke and combat. |
| Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 | Dec 8 | PS5 | Console debut brings detailed aviation to new players. |
| Kingdom of Night | Dec 8 | PC | Vampire strategy with empire-building depth. |
| KAKU: Ancient Seal | Dec 8 | PC (Epic) | Action-adventure exploration. |
Steam Indies: Nine-Ball Roulette and Effulgence RPG gain traction on wishlists.
Daggerless Pick: Skate Story ā Precise grinding and tricks make it a standout. Worth the wait.
š Game Pass December Additions: Mortal Kombat 1 Joins the Roster
Mortal Kombat 1 arrives December 10, bringing fatalities to subscribers. Routine and other titles like Death Howl and Dome Keeper continue to shine.
This Week's Highlights:
- Mortal Kombat 1 (Console/PC/Cloud)
- 33 Immortals (Preview)
Rotating Out: Several titles exit soon.
Daggerless Pick: Mortal Kombat 1 ā Iconic combat on Game Pass is unbeatable value.
š Business Highlights: GTA Online Update, Steam Fest Momentum
- GTA Online: "Safehouse in the Hills" launches December 10 with new properties and missions.
- Steam Next Fest: December wishlists surge post-TGA.
- Switch 2: Holiday bundles featuring Kirby Air Riders perform strongly.
X Discussion: Debates rage over gacha nominations in TGA categories.
ā° What's Next? (Dec 15ā21)
| Game | Date | Platforms | Hype Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic | Dec 15 | PC/Consoles | Intense FNAF horror sequel. |
| God Bless or Goddess | Dec 15 | Xbox/PC | Strategic divine battles. |
| Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch | Dec 15 | Xbox | Roguelite dungeon management. |
TGA reveals continue to unfold alongside Steam sales.
Daggerless Pick: FNAF: Secret of the Mimic ā Chilling jumpscares for horror fans.
Expedition 33's sweep a triumph? Tag @Daggerless on X. Stay sharp, gamers.
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