Reflecting on December’s Gaming Landscape and Anticipating The Game Awards
As the year winds down, December often emerges as a contemplative period for the gaming industry—a time to reflect on past achievements and to set sights on future endeavors. This December is no exception, with the gaming community abuzz in anticipation of The Game Awards, an event that not only honors the year’s best but also serves as a beacon for what’s to come. Adding to the excitement, the month was ushered in with the unveiling of the first GTA 6 trailer, igniting conversations and expectations across the globe.
Amidst this reflective atmosphere, the industry also prepares to celebrate its own with the annual GOTY Awards, recognizing the pinnacle of gaming excellence over the past year. Concurrently, eyes are already turning towards 2024, with previews and predictions beginning to sketch out the evolving landscape of PC gaming in the year ahead.
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Upcoming Sales and Promotions
As the holiday season approaches, gamers can look forward to a plethora of deals and discounts across various digital storefronts. The highlight of this festive bargain-hunting is the Steam Winter Sale, set to commence on December 21. This annual event is renowned for its extensive selection of games at significantly reduced prices, making it an ideal time for players to expand their libraries.
In addition to Steam’s offerings, other platforms such as GOG and the Epic Games Store are also expected to join in the festivities with their own end-of-year sales. These promotions present a fantastic opportunity for gamers to snag titles that have been on their wishlist at a fraction of the cost.
- Steam Winter Sale – Starts December 21
- GOG – End-of-year sale dates to be announced
- Epic Games Store – End-of-year sale dates to be announced
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December’s Big PC Release Dates
| Game Title | Release Date & Description |
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| Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora | December 7 Ubisoft’s new open-world game brings the blue Na’vi from the iconic movies into a Far Cry-like experience. |
| The Day Before (early access) | December 7 This highly anticipated zombie survival MMO has gamers curious about its potential to become the next hit. |
| Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader | December 7 A “story-rich” CRPG from the developers of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, adding to the vast Warhammer universe. |
| The Sims 4: For Rent | December 7 The latest Sims expansion introduces multifamily homes and explores the realities of tenant/landlord dynamics. |
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More Games Releasing in December
- SteamWorld Build – December 1: A steampunk robot city-builder that lets players engineer their own metropolis.
- A Highland Song – December 5: A Scottish side-scrolling survival game that combines music with adventure.
- Blood West – December 5: A haunted Wild West FPS where supernatural elements meet gunslinging action.
- Arizona Sunshine 2 – December 7: The sequel to the popular VR zombie shooter takes players back into the heart of the undead apocalypse.
- Pioneers of Pagonia (Early Access) – December 13: A fantasy colony simulator where players can build and manage their own settlements.
- Cookie Cutter – December 14: A techno punk Metroidvania game that promises fast-paced action and exploration.
