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Hive Invasion Mobile Launch Set for January, NightSpawn Open Beta Weekend 3 Details, Maelstrom Adds Custom Lobbies, and More!
GAM3S.GG
December 30, 2025
🔥 Top Headlines
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Events & Reports:
> Hive Invasion Mobile Launch Set for January
> NightSpawn Open Beta Weekend 3 Details
> China Proposes New Regulations for AI
> GameByte Raises $1 Million in Funding
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🎁 Extras + Sales
Nintendo’s Huge Holiday Sale
Nintendo has launched its Holiday Sale, offering discounts across a wide range of Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games. The promotion runs until January 11th, with some deals expiring earlier on December 31st and new titles added throughout the sale period.
Key highlights from the sale include:
>> Discounts on thousands of Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games
>> Budget-friendly options, including titles under £5/€5
>> A mix of major releases, indie games, and demo-supported titles
>> Rolling deals, with offers changing through to January 11th
Notable games currently discounted include Minecraft, Hogwarts Legacy, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. The sale spans multiple genres and caters to both solo and multiplayer audiences, making it a seasonal opportunity for players to expand their libraries.
Read the full breakdown here.
👾 Trending Games
NeuroVerse  NeuroVerse is a web3 metaverse where Humans and AI explore territories, compete in arena mini-games, collect rewards, and shape an evolving multiplayer virtual world. | NightSpawn  NightSpawn is a free-to-play multiplayer horror game that mixes escape-room puzzles with survival gameplay. Play in co-op or competitive modes as you try to outsmart monsters and make it out alive. |
📝 Deep Dive
China's Gaming Market to Hit $51.2 Billion in 2025
Niko Partners has updated its outlook for the gaming markets in Asia and MENA, highlighting steady growth and shifting trends in 2025.
🏆 Market Size: Asia and MENA gaming markets are projected to reach $88.97B in 2025, with the number of players hitting 1.7 billion.
📈 Growth Drivers: Improved regulations in China and India, along with strong performance across platforms, have supported upward revisions.
🇨🇳 China: Expected to reach $51.2B in 2025, with 1,441 game licenses issued so far.
🇮🇳 India: Gaming revenue projected to grow from $1.1B in 2025 to $1.67B by 2029, with players surpassing 500M.
🎮 Console Gaming: Though currently 6.3% of revenue, it’s expected to be the fastest-growing segment, driven by hardware launches and upcoming major titles.
🌍 MENA: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and UAE markets to reach $2.2B in 2025, with continued growth expected despite mobile gaming adjustments.
The report signals a strong trajectory for gaming in these regions, with emerging markets and console adoption shaping the future landscape.
⚔️ GAM3 Reviews
Hades II  Hades II is an roguelike action RPG where you battle through the Underworld as a witch princess, wielding dark magic and godly boons to defeat the Titan of Time. | Battlefield 6  Battlefield 6 is a large-scale multiplayer shooter featuring 64-player battles with traditional class-based combat in modern warfare settings. |
💚 G3 Exclusive
Games to Try December 2025
This holiday season, web3 games are bringing festive updates and events for players to enjoy!
A Quick Overview:
❄️ Sorare – Winter Quick Play offers streak-based challenges and a share of a $20,000 prize pool. Players can earn rewards using Winter Edition cards.
❄️ Pudgy Party – Merry Mayhem Season 4 introduces six new winter maps, daily quests, and collectible penguin characters with seasonal rewards.
❄️ MapleStory N – The Winter V update adds Fifth Job Advancement, new bosses, and seasonal events for extra progression and rewards.
❄️ Off The Grid – Teardrop Island receives holiday-themed content, enhancing the seasonal game experience.
❄️ Don’t Die – Chapter 2 playtest allows players to test new mechanics, earn collectible stickers, and prepare for upcoming USDC prize pools.
The holidays are bringing new ways for web3 players to engage, compete, and explore seasonal content across these games.
More information is available on our website here.
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