Friday has arrived—a testament to your perseverance through another standard work week. Here at Game Informer, we have maintained a relentless pace, delivering a constant stream of hands-on previews, critical reviews, and exclusive industry dialogues. Behind the scenes, we are meticulously polishing our upcoming magazine issue. While the cover remains [REDACTED] for now, it is an absolute visual triumph, housing deep-dive reporting and development nuances you simply won’t find anywhere else.
We are also excited to debut the inaugural web edition of This Week On GI! While our newsletter community is well-acquainted with these weekly digests, this site-based version is a distinct experience. My newsletter dispatches tend to lean into a more informal, conversational tone, but this column is designed as a definitive Friday anchor. It serves as your curated catch-up, organizing our prolific output into a single, accessible destination. We understand that the speed of the industry can be overwhelming; let this be your guide to everything you might have missed while life took priority.
Game Informer Internal Updates
Reports are trickling in that many of you have received our latest oversized issue, headlined by World of Warcraft: Midnight. This particular edition is a behemoth, packed with our comprehensive Game of the Year post-mortems and individual Editor’s Top 10 lists. If yours hasn’t arrived yet, rest assured it is currently in transit and should reach your mailbox shortly.
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Weekly Content Digest
Explore our full spectrum of coverage from the past week, categorized for your convenience:
Critical Reviews
- Death Howl Review – A masterful, spirited experience (Score: 8.75)
Exclusive Previews
- Code Vein II – Exploring how the past sets the stage for a new evolution.
In-Depth Features
- The Neowiz Q&A – Neowiz’s CEO discusses 2025 goals, the Overture expansion, and the impact of Gen AI.
- 2026 Release Calendar – A definitive timeline for every major launch this year.
Breaking News
- Towerborne: The Banner Saga creators prepare to exit Early Access next month.
- Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance makes its long-awaited debut on the Switch Online GameCube service.
- Avowed: Xbox’s sprawling fantasy RPG expands its horizons to PlayStation 5.
- D.I.C.E. Awards: Ghost of Yōtei and Expedition 33 lead the 29th annual nominations.
- Mario Tennis Fever: A new trailer showcases the series’ most ambitious roster to date.
- Hardware: Vibrant new Joy-Con 2 colorways arrive alongside the latest Mario sports title.
- Xbox Developer Direct: Get ready for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and a new Game Freak project.
- Call of Duty x Fallout: A nuclear crossover event hits Black Ops 7 tomorrow.
- PS5 Aesthetics: Hyperpop-inspired console covers and controllers launch this March.
- Industry Shift: Ubisoft announces the closure of its Halifax studio.
- 007: First Light: IO Interactive unveils the technical requirements for James Bond’s latest.
- Hall of Fame: AIAS to honor former Naughty Dog President Evan Wells.
- Xbox Game Pass: Resident Evil Village enters the library as Neon White departs.
- Dragon Quest VII Reimagined: Cinematic trailer and demo details revealed.
Video Highlights
- Super Replay – Embarking on a journey with Sonic and the Black Knight: Part 1.
That concludes our comprehensive look at the week’s biggest headlines. We value your feedback—feel free to share your thoughts or suggestions in the comments section below!
