We break down all the big announcements and the winners from The Game Awards 2025.

This is also the last episode of Arcade Couch for 2025, so we shall see you all in the New Year!

YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley 🎙️ Ciaran Marchant

• 🎵 Music: Dylan Blight
• 🎵 Sound Effect by floraphonic from Pixabay
• 🎨 Artwork: Cherie Henriques
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We drop six predictions each for what games, reveals, trailers, etc, could be seen at this year's The Game Awards show.

YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley 🎙️ Ciaran Marchant

• 🎵 Music: Dylan Blight
• 🎵 Sound Effect by floraphonic from Pixabay
• 🎨 Artwork: Cherie Henriques
• 📝 Show notes powered by Riverside.FM

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We discuss Fortnite's big 'Endgame'-like finale and what games are releasing in December.

SHOW DOT POINTS

• Fortnite's events draw massive audiences and feature pop culture icons.
• The collaboration between Fortnite and Kill Bill is unprecedented.
• AI's role in game development is a contentious topic.
• Transparency about AI usage in games is essential for consumer trust.
• December is a slow month for game releases, but some titles stand out.
• Casual players often overlook Fortnite's narrative depth.
• The gaming community is divided on the use of AI in creative processes.
• Upcoming games include a mix of horror and action genres.
• The Game Awards are approaching, prompting predictions and discussions.

YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley 🎙️ Ciaran Marchant

• Fortnite Zero Hour Live Event Draws 10.5 Million Players, As Godzilla, King Kong, Iron Man and KPop Demon Hunters Unite For Avengers: Endgame-Style Finale - IGN
• A narrative sequel to Kill Bill is premiering in Fortnite later this week, over 20 years after the original film | Eurogamer.net
• "AI will be involved in nearly all future production," says Epic Games boss, so having Steam games disclose whether they were built with AI makes "no sense" | Eurogamer.net

• 🎵 Music: Dylan Blight
• 🎵 Sound Effect by floraphonic from Pixabay
• 🎨 Artwork: Cherie Henriques
• 📝 Show notes powered by Riverside.FM

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