Episode 193 - The 10 Biggest Video Game News Stories of 2025

In this episode...
--> It's the end of another year, and it was another big one for the video game industry with countless major events, controversies, and trends to take in. We're recapping the 10 biggest gaming news stories of 2025.
--> Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios has come under fire this week following a Bloomberg report that the studio is "pushing hard" for AI and is using generative AI behind the scenes.
--> Capcom is inviting fans to design their own Mega Man boss for Dual Overdrive.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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Hosts: retrogamebrews, wrytersview, donniegretro
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro
Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen

Chapters

• 8:42 Reviews, Reactions, and Requests
• 11:06 Patron shout-outs
• 15:34 Headlines
• 46:16 Top 3 New Releases
• 51:27 Gaming History 101: Warhammer 40,000