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If you’re tired of rewatching Home Alone or Elf this holiday season, why not explore some heartwarming Japanese animations instead? These shows offer a unique twist on classic themes such as family, friendship, and generosity that are central to Christmas. Whether you’re in the mood for enchanting journeys, heartfelt stories, or something fresh and exciting, these anime picks will surely provide a new perspective. Best of all, they can be easily found on popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Prime Video, making them perfect for your holiday entertainment needs! Here are some suggestions:

PlayStation Stars is a complimentary rewards program for both PS5 and PS4 users. By participating, you can accumulate points to redeem at the PS Store, receive free games, and collect digital items. If you’re subscribed to PS Plus, your earnings will be amplified with extra points based on every purchase made at the PS Store.

According to insights from Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it appears that the first-person action-adventure game developed by MachineGames, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, might have had a promising debut in the U.S., though official sales figures from Microsoft or Bethesda are yet to be disclosed.

Using the Genesis Mini and Genesis Mini 2, Sega dipped its toes into the mini retro console market and achieved some level of success. However, it seems like Sega doesn’t have any immediate plans to delve further into that sector, so if you were hoping for a Dreamcast Mini, I’m afraid it might not be in the cards anytime soon.

As a gamer, I’ve been blown away by the plethora of massive game launches and updates in 2024. Yet, amidst all the buzz, some developers have been working stealthily on their next masterpieces. One such studio is Drinkbox Studios, known for creating the beloved ‘Guacamelee’. And yes, they’ve confirmed that a fresh, new game is under development!

At The Game Awards this month, both Microsoft and Obsidian Entertainment revealed that when “The Outer Worlds 2” launches next year, it will be simultaneously available for PS5. This news came as a surprise to some, but considering Microsoft’s recent actions, perhaps it wasn’t so unexpected in the end. The reason being, it’s common knowledge that Microsoft plans to expand the availability of its games beyond just Xbox, and bring them to more platforms instead.