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GTA 6, Nintendo's new console and what else to watch out for in 2025 gaming


Two big releases will dominate the industry next year, but they're not the only games in town.

There are other big releases planned for this year - Assassin's Creed Shadows from French publisher Ubisoft, Ghost of Yōtei from Sony and strategy game Civilization VII, to name just three. James argues that confirmation of backwards compatibility - being able to play games originally made for the first Switch - strongly suggests the new machine won't be a million miles away from its younger sibling. George says the esports Olympics will revive conversations about sportswashing - the idea that Saudi Arabia uses its vast wealth to invest in sports and entertainment to improve its international reputation - something it's denied.

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