"Mario is once again here to save the holiday season with a massive parade balloon, a hot new console, and another box office blockbuster just months away. But it was actually the obligatory Kpop Demon Hunters performance that stole the show. And if you see the Labubu float break containment, well, please call 911. Meanwhile, I'm jealously checking in on everyone else's Black Friday gaming haul. Now let me go check on my candied yams before they burn."
"A month after release we can sadly see that sales do not match our projections, which necessitates the write-down. The responsibility lies fully with us as the publisher. The game is outside of our core areas, in hindsight it is clear that this has made it difficult for us to gauge sales. Going forward, we focus our capital to our core segments and, at the same time, we'll evaluate how we best develop World of Darkness' strong brand catalog"
Several anticipated games, including Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and The Witcher 4, will skip The Game Awards 2025. Industry observers are speculating which major trailers or publisher showcases might replace those premieres. Assassin's Creed Shadows has overperformed commercially but will not receive another major DLC, prompting debate over post-launch content strategy. Paradox Interactive announced a $37 million write-down for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 after sales fell short and Steam user ratings dropped below 60 percent. Paradox accepts responsibility, calls the title outside its core focus, and plans to reallocate capital to core segments while evaluating the World of Darkness catalog. Holiday coverage included viral Macy's Parade moments and Black Friday haul commentary.
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