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Let's celebrate the holiday season with some gaming news that dropped this week.

1. Katsuhiro Harada Leaving Bandai Namco

• After over 30 years as Tekken's legendary producer
• Harada built Tekken into a global fighting game phenomenon
• He balanced competitive depth with accessibility
• He engaged directly with the community on social media
• His departure marks the end of an era
• The question now: Can Bandai Namco maintain Tekken's identity without the man who defined it for three decades?
• This is massive for the fighting game community

2. Sony vs. Tencent — Light of Motiram Lawsuit

• Tencent's Light of Motiram has been paused after Sony filed a lawsuit
• Allegations: Copyright and trademark violations related to the Horizon series
• Tencent is now restricted from releasing the game before Q4 2027
• Light of Motiram looked suspiciously similar to Horizon Zero Dawn: robot dinosaurs, tribal aesthetics, bow combat
• Sony drawing a legal line shows they're protecting their IP aggressively
• In an era where visual similarity can blur into theft, this is huge

3. Two New Tomb Raider Games Revealed

• Catalyst arrives in 2027 as a brand-new entry
• Legacy of Atlantis drops in 2026 as a remake
• Crystal Dynamics is betting on nostalgia while building forward momentum
• Lara Croft remains one of gaming's most iconic characters
• This dual release strategy keeps her relevant across generations
• Expect parkour, puzzles, and tomb-raiding at its finest

4. Total War: Warhammer 40K Announced

• Announced during the Game Awards
• Creative Assembly is bringing grand strategy to the grimdark future
• This is huge for Warhammer fans who've wanted a Total War treatment of 40K for years
• Imagine commanding Space Marine chapters, Ork Waaaghs, and Tyranid swarms in massive real-time tactical battles
• If executed well, this could be the definitive 40K strategy experience

5. In-Car PlayStation Remote Play

• Sony Honda Mobility's Afeela will feature in-car PlayStation Remote Play integration
• You'll be able to stream PlayStation games directly in your car
• This isn't about playing while driving — it's about passengers gaming during road trips and downtime
• The car is becoming a mobile entertainment hub
• Gaming everywhere, always

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