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Agent 47 holding a golden gun in Hitman: World of Assassination
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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

A frozen Titan in the Attack on Titan Assassin's Creed Shadows collaboration
Games

This Week in Gaming News: November 24th – November 30th, 2025

Welcome to our final news roundup for the month of November! We hope you’re enjoying making your Christmas preparations (or not doing so, if you’re not the Christmassy type). We’re well into the pre-Game Awards period now, which means that developers and publishers are likely holding onto their big announcements until early December, but as

Jay Allsopp · December 1, 2025 · 5 Mins Read

Nacon RIG R5 Pro HS Review – PlayStation Performer
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Nacon RIG R5 Pro HS Review – PlayStation Performer

Nacon is perhaps one of the most interesting companies in the gaming industry right now. It’s one of the only studios that serves as both a publisher of games and a purveyor of peripherals; as well as being responsible for games like GreedFall, Hell Is Us, and RoboCop: Rogue City, Nacon is also behind some

Jessica Thompson · November 28, 2025 · 5 Mins Read

Ten narrative driven indies worth finishing this month
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Ten narrative driven indies worth finishing this month

If your backlog feels endless, a good story is the fastest way to rediscover momentum. Narrative indies deliver tight arcs, striking art and endings that stay with you long after the credits. Before you dive in, it helps to skim explainers on unfamiliar genres. Many players read neutral guides on everything from visual novels to

Jessica Thompson · November 26, 2025 · 3 Mins Read

Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors and What Players Expect
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Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors and What Players Expect

Only a few upcoming announcements have stirred as much excitement as the long-anticipated arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2 has.  As the original Switch is approaching nearly a decade on the market, players are getting more and more eager for a successor that brings modern power, smoother performance, and fresh experiences – and that’s without

Jessica Thompson · November 26, 2025 · 7 Mins Read

Three characters in civilian clothes in Dispatch
Games

This Week in Gaming News: November 17th – November 23rd, 2025

We can’t believe we’ve come yet again to another roundup of the gaming news for the week. These moments just seem to come and go so quickly, don’t they? We hope you’ve got your customary drink and comfortable chair ready; once again, while this week hasn’t been desperately busy for news, there’s still quite a

Jay Allsopp · November 24, 2025 · 5 Mins Read