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This Week in Gaming News: December 29th, 2025 – January 4th, 2026

And so the curtain rises on another year! Welcome to 2026. We’re honoured you’ve chosen to spend it with us as we take a look at the week’s news when it comes to gaming. As you’d probably expect, it hasn’t exactly been the busiest time in gaming news; after all, the industry deserves some time

Jay Allsopp · January 5, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

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Best Games

The Best Games for January 2026

With Christmas well and truly behind us, it’s now time to start looking at what the year ahead holds in terms of video game releases, and you’ll be pleased to know it’s looking stacked indeed. Hotly-anticipated games like Grand Theft Auto 6, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave are all scheduled

Jay Allsopp · December 31, 2025 · 5 Mins Read

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This Week in Gaming News: December 22nd – December 28th, 2025

We here at Gamerbolt Towers hope you had a wonderful holiday period! Of course, there’s no rest for the wicked, and so we’re still here to summarise what’s been going on over the past week in the gaming world. Just like the last few weeks, things are just a tad slower, but you’ll still find

Jay Allsopp · December 29, 2025 · 5 Mins Read

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This Week in Gaming News: December 15th – December 21st, 2025

Christmas is very nearly upon us now; it’s almost time to begin whatever yearly ritual you partake in, or, indeed, to start a new one if you’re so inclined. As we’ve discussed before, Christmas can sometimes be a quieter period in gaming news; it’s a time for reflection on the year that’s gone and anticipation

Jay Allsopp · December 23, 2025 · 5 Mins Read

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This Week in Gaming News: December 8th – December 14th, 2025

The Game Awards, arguably the most important event on the gaming calendar (and pretty much indisputably one of them), has come and gone, and as you can imagine, there are plenty of announcements to sift through. We don’t intend to summarise the entire event here; instead, we’ll pick a few of the biggest reveals for

Jay Allsopp · December 15, 2025 · 5 Mins Read

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This Week in Gaming News: December 1st – December 7th, 2025

We who pay attention to the gaming calendar are beset by two major events in December: not only is Christmas just around the corner, but The Game Awards are happening this very week as well. With that in mind, you can probably expect some slightly leaner times when it comes to juicy nuggets of news

Jay Allsopp · December 9, 2025 · 5 Mins Read

How Silent Hill 2 Reflects the Player’s Mind
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How Silent Hill 2 Reflects the Player’s Mind

Silent Hill 2 isn’t just another survival horror game—it’s a psychological mirror. Instead of relying purely on cheap scares or endless combat, the game digs deeper, forcing you to confront the darkest corners of the human psyche. The town itself becomes the therapist, stripping away layers of denial and exposing truths the protagonist—and the player—might

Jessica Thompson · December 8, 2025 · 3 Mins Read

The Art of Heists: How GTA V Perfected Multi-Protagonist Storytelling
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The Art of Heists: How GTA V Perfected Multi-Protagonist Storytelling

When Rockstar released Grand Theft Auto V in 2013, it wasn’t just another open-world sandbox full of fast cars and shootouts. It was a revolution in storytelling. By weaving together three very different protagonists—Michael, Franklin, and Trevor—the game managed to pull off something no other title had done before. It made the player feel like

Jessica Thompson · December 8, 2025 · 3 Mins Read

Why Failure Feels Meaningful in Dark Souls Remastered
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Why Failure Feels Meaningful in Dark Souls Remastered

Failure in video games usually means frustration. You die, reload, maybe rage-quit, and then repeat the cycle. But in Dark Souls Remastered, failure isn’t a roadblock—it’s the point. Every death carries weight, every setback teaches you something new, and every painful stumble pushes you toward mastery. It’s not just a game mechanic. It’s philosophy disguised

Jessica Thompson · December 8, 2025 · 3 Mins Read

Battle Royale Meets Elden Ring: The Brutal Elegance of Limveld’s Shrinking Map
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Battle Royale Meets Elden Ring: The Brutal Elegance of Limveld’s Shrinking Map

Battle royales are everywhere, but few carry the weight, brutality, and artistry that FromSoftware brings to its worlds. Elden Ring: Nightreign doesn’t just slap a battle royale skin over familiar mechanics—it reinvents the genre with the studio’s signature flair for punishing design and haunting landscapes. At the heart of this reinvention lies Limveld, a sprawling,

Jessica Thompson · December 8, 2025 · 3 Mins Read

Blackjack and Beyond: Why Classic Card Games Still Appeal to Gamers
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Blackjack and Beyond: Why Classic Card Games Still Appeal to Gamers

At GamerBolt, we love diving into the world of digital gaming — whether it’s the latest AAA release, the strongest competitive indie, or a hidden retro gem. But there’s something timeless about table-top classics that strikes a chord: card games like Blackjack. It’s a simple game of risk, quick thinking, and stakes — and in

Jessica Thompson · December 8, 2025 · 4 Mins Read

Samus on her bike in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Best Games

The Best Games for December 2025

The month of Christmas is finally upon us, and what better way to celebrate than to take a look at what kind of games you can pick up to make the holiday season truly special? While it’s certainly true that the most consequential and high-profile games usually come out in October or November, that’s no

Jay Allsopp · December 1, 2025 · 5 Mins Read