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As a thrilled fan, I couldn’t help but be intrigued when a YouTube ad hinted at the release window for “Mafia: The Old Country.” During The Game Awards, Hangar 13 unveiled this highly anticipated title with some captivating cinematics and gameplay. The undeniable elephant in the room is “Grand Theft Auto 6,” set to launch in Fall 2025. This upcoming release has drawn comparisons to the “Mafia” series since its inception, as it continues a legacy that has captivated gamers for years.

Looking forward to the festive season, where can one stream ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ this year? First aired on CBS in 1965, the classic Peanuts holiday special was shown annually by the network until 2000. After that, ABC took over and broadcast it every year until 2019. Since then, Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and their friends have been streaming their yuletide adventure. The last time ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ aired on television was in 2022 on PBS. As of 2024, it is not available to watch on TV.

During the festive seasons, Epic Games Store users receive a greater number of free games than usual. Normally, Epic Games Store users get one or several free games each week, with updates taking place every Thursday. However, during the holiday season, including Christmas, these free offerings become more frequent, leading to an increase in the number of free games. For the 2024 holiday season, Epic Games Store users can expect at least 16 free games, with the possibility of receiving even more.

Renowned for his unique blend of music and anime, Shinichirō Watanabe returns with his latest production titled “Lazarus“. Fans are now privy to a sneak peek of this upcoming science fiction series. Known for his innovative single-season anime creations, Watanabe has previously whisked us away to the cosmos accompanied by jazz in “Cowboy Bebop“, transported us back in time with a hip-hop twist in “Samurai Champloo“, and left us grooving in space with “Space Dandy“. As we anxiously anticipate the release of “Lazarus” in 2025, a promotional poster and the artists behind the opening and closing themes have been revealed.

Elden Ring: Nightreign by FromSoftware is slated for release next year, although an exact date hasn’t been announced yet. However, a network test has been planned for February 2025. The game will be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with registration opening on January 10th. Four character silhouettes are shown, hinting at the potential playable characters in the game.

At The Game Awards on Thursday, it was officially confirmed that The Witcher 4 has been developed, making it one of the most anticipated announcements of the evening. CD Projekt RED unveiled an extensive cinematic trailer which revealed that the upcoming game in the series will center around Ciri as the new main character. Although it’s been known for a while now that Geralt won’t be the protagonist for future Witcher titles, it remains unclear if he will still have a significant role to play in this new installment.