Today’s Gaming News Roundup
So you woke up this morning and saw Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 on the Switch 2 eShop at crazy discounts… thinking it’s your lucky day, right? Well, CD Projekt says it was an “error,” but let’s be real, scoring these games at that price is a win. I picked up Cyberpunk and will be diving in over the holidays! They’re honoring those sales, so if you snagged them, congrats. We’ve also got some spicy updates about a certain AI VTuber breaking Twitch records and Mario fans dunking on AAA games. Let’s take a look at the details!
Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3’s Huge eShop Discounts Were an ‘Error,’ CD Projekt Says, but It Will Honor Any Sales Made
CD Projekt announced that the massive discounts on Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Complete Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop were a mistake. The discounts appeared this week. Despite the error, they will honor all sales made at these reduced prices. This unexpected price drop sparked a buying frenzy among Switch 2 users.
They quickly removed the discounts, but not before a bunch of gamers snagged the deals. Many folks thought it was a move to ramp up sales, but nope, just a blunder. CD Projekt assured everyone that their games will still go on sale, just not at those crazy low prices.
Pluribus creator Vince Gilligan knows how the show ends
Polygon spoke with Vince Gilligan and his team about the reactions to “Pluribus.” Fans are active over the plot twists. Gilligan hinted at possible changes based on feedback. The show’s direction might shift, depending on audience input.
Gilligan mentioned that fan theories have been both surprising and insightful for the team. The developers are considering adding more interactive elements to keep players engaged with the story.
AI VTuber Neuro-Sama Just Obliterated Her Own Massive Twitch World Record
Our AI VTuber buddy, Neuro-Sama, just smashed her own world record for the largest Twitch Hype Train, and it’s pretty epic. In early 2025, she hit an insane Hype Train level 120 during her third birthday subathon. This time, she raked in 118,989 subscriptions and a whopping 1,000,073 Bits on the Vedal987 Twitch channel. This all happened a few days into the subathon, after her previous record during a Valorant-boosted event.
By the way, in case you didn’t know, Riot’s competitive shooter, Valorant, helped boost her past records by gifting one sub for every five the community gave. But that’s not all, this AI sensation recently tackled a Minecraft Hardcore run with Vedal, Filian, and Crelly, and she’s been diving into virtual reality with her sweet new 3D model. Neuro-Sama, who burst onto the Twitch scene on December 19, 2022, can “see” games and chat with her viewers, all powered by a crazy advanced language model. It’s awesome to see this AI legend grow and smash records with Vedal987.
Newly Dubbed Mario Fan Video Perfectly Lampoons AAA Gaming
A viral fan video of a gritty Mario has been dubbed with a fresh voiceover, gaining attention. This video uses Unreal Engine 5 to create a parody of AAA games. It was highlighted in an article on Kotaku. The fan video cleverly satirizes the gaming industry’s trend towards hyper-realism.
The Mario in this video trades his iconic red hat for a helmet, ready to face gritty adventures. It’s got all the gritty realism you’d expect from something made in Unreal Engine 5, with a mushroom kingdom that feels more like a blockbuster set. Fans in the comments are wondering if Nintendo will give this a nod or insist on a takedown.
“We’ve had a full team on Fallout for a long time” – Todd Howard stokes Fallout 5 fires as second TV season roars into life
Todd Howard, head of Bethesda Game Studios, has hinted at Fallout 5 being a major focus. He stated the series is their top priority. Fallout 5’s development seems to be ramping up. No release date has been confirmed yet.
Fans eagerly await more details. The team’s already deep into planning stages, mapping out the game’s massive open world. They’re also working on some new gameplay mechanics to keep things fresh for both new players and long-time fans.
Bethesda Talks Fallout’s Future And Lessons Learned
Alright, fellow gamers, let’s take a stroll down memory lane with our beloved Fallout series. Back in 2008, Bethesda wowed us with Fallout 3, which flipped the script from isometric action to a style more like The Elder Scrolls. Fast forward to today, it’s been over a decade since Fallout 4 dropped, and while we’ve had Fallout 76 since 2018 to keep us company, we’re itching for a new solo adventure. On a related note, Bethesda teased The Elder Scrolls VI in 2018, but updates suggest we’ve got some more waiting to do.
Historically, Bethesda bounced between Elder Scrolls and Fallout like clockwork, with gems like Oblivion in 2006 and Skyrim in 2011. But then they shook things up by dropping the online-focused Fallout 76 in 2018. For now, we’re all hoping that Bethesda gets back to handing us those classic, immersive single-player adventures we know and love. Bethesda just dropped Starfield, their big new space-themed game, and it’s got the devs flexing some new creative muscles.
Studio director Angela Browder chatted with Game Informer about how diving into a fresh IP and multiplayer gaming has made them better devs. She thinks this experience will level up all their future games, even the familiar ones.
Hades 2 is our favourite game of 2025
RPS’s favorite game of 2025 is none other than Hades 2. It clinched the top spot with just a five-point lead in the team’s votes. This roguelite wonder from Supergiant Games won hearts, yet intriguingly, it didn’t snag a Bestest Best sticker. What’s going on there? Maybe it’s so good it defies labels.
The RPS Advent Calendar didn’t rank games traditionally, treating them all as special. But Hades 2 stood out behind door number 24, proving its might. This sequel continues the legacy of its predecessor with engaging gameplay and storytelling. Curious about how it all went down? Read more and look into the details.
Full story via Rock Paper Shotgun
Did you take advantage of the Cyberpunk sale glitch?
Look, this Cyberpunk discount saga is the kind of happy accident we all dream about. Whether CD Projekt meant to slash prices or not, it feels like a major win for gamers, right? Do you think this “error” will boost Cyberpunk and Witcher sales in the long run, or will it fade like a one-time glitch? Share your thoughts in the comments, and let’s see how this story evolves.
