South of Midnight to launch on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch 2 next year

With this release, South of Midnight becomes the first game from Xbox Game Studios to be available on the new Switch 2 console.

With this release, South of Midnight becomes the first game from Xbox Game Studios to be available on the new Switch 2 console.

This week, the popular multiplayer shooter Battlefield 6 received its final update for Season 1: the Winter Offensive. This update adds a winter-themed challenge path to the Season 1 Battle Pass and a new game mode called “Ice Lock,” which takes place on a snow-covered version of the Empire State map.

It’s becoming simpler to personalize your Windows 11 computer. Microsoft is adding a new section to the Microsoft Store with a wide variety of themes to choose from.

Earlier this year, the creators of Helldivers 2, Arrowhead Game Studios, released a major crossover event with the Halo franchise for their popular co-op shooter. This added a new, premium ‘Warbond’ pack – costing $15 – filled with weapons, armor, and cosmetic items inspired by or directly from the famous Halo series. It’s worth noting that this wasn’t the first time Helldivers 2 had collaborated with another franchise.

Since launching in February 2024, Helldivers 2, the popular co-op shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios, has kept players busy with a steady stream of new content. The developers regularly add ‘Warbonds’ offering unlockable gear, introduce new enemy types to keep battles interesting, and create large-scale events like the defense of Super Earth.

With 2025 coming to a close and 2026 just around the corner, it’s a good time to reflect on the Xbox games we’ve enjoyed this year and the tough achievements we’ve unlocked.

Microsoft Teams on Macs will soon offer improved screen sharing. Instead of using Teams’ built-in sharing feature, you’ll be able to use the standard screen sharing tools that come with macOS, making the process smoother and more familiar.

As promised, AMD released its FSR “Redstone” update in late 2025, with only a few weeks remaining in the year. It’s included in the AMD Adrenalin 25.12.1 driver update and is also accessible to game developers through a new Redstone SDK.

Capcom has released a recording of their Monster Hunter Showcase event, which was delayed due to a tsunami warning. They also shared new trailers for both Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds.

If you’re looking for a new graphics card and you enjoy playing Call of Duty, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is worth checking out. This special, limited-edition version from AMD features 16GB of video memory and is built by ASUS as part of their durable TUF Gaming line, with a design inspired by the upcoming Black Ops 7.