November Game Drops: What’s Worth Your Time + What’s Worth Calling Out

November 2025 closed out the fall gaming season with a bang. From an annual blockbuster to bold Switch 2 exclusives and inventive indies, this month served up variety. But not every release deserves your time—or your money. So what’s worth playing, what’s worth waiting on, and what’s worth calling out? Let's get into some November game drops!

 Shooter Season 

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (November 15)

Platforms: PS5, PS4, XSX, XB1, PC

The annual titan returned with a Cold War espionage twist, blending traditional multiplayer with a revamped campaign that leans into spy thriller vibes.

• Worth Your Time? Yes, if you’re invested in CoD’s ecosystem.

• Callout: Monetization fatigue continues—battle passes and skins feel relentless.

•  If you want an alternative, you have Battlefield 6 for $20 less. (I'm just saying.) BF6 isn't out of the weeds with the Battlefield coins, but you don't have to spend what you don't have or don't wish to spend. More importantly, you don't have to spend what you can't afford to spend.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (PS5 Port) (November 20)

Platforms: PS5, Epic, Steam

After years of PC exclusivity, the atmospheric survival shooter finally hit PlayStation 5. The Zone remains haunting, immersive, and punishing.

• Worth Your Time? Absolutely, if you missed it on PC.

• Callout: Performance issues linger on console, especially in crowded firefights.

 Fantasy & Adventure 

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (November 8, Switch 2 Exclusive)

A prequel spin-off to Tears of the Kingdom, this musou-style action game lets players relive the fall of Hyrule with massive battles and lore-heavy cutscenes.

• Worth Your Time? Yes, for Zelda fans craving more story.

• Callout: Repetitive combat may wear thin for non-musou players.

Kirby Air Riders (November 22, Switch 2 Exclusive)

Nintendo revived the cult-classic Kirby racer with modern polish and online play. It’s colorful, chaotic, and surprisingly competitive.

• Worth Your Time? Yes—especially for party play.

• Callout: Online matchmaking still feels clunky.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (November 29)

Samus finally returned in a long-awaited sequel that blends exploration, atmospheric storytelling, and modernized combat.

• Worth Your Time? 100%. This is a system-seller.

• Callout: Some fans wanted more innovation beyond polished nostalgia.

 RPGs & Strategy 

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition (November 12)

Platforms: Xbox, Windows, Steam, Epic

Bethesda’s wasteland classic got a facelift with enhanced visuals, mod support, and quality-of-life tweaks.

• Worth Your Time? Yes, if you missed it or want a smoother replay.

• Callout: Core gameplay loop remains unchanged—don’t expect a reinvention.

Demonschool (November 5)

Platforms: Steam, NS1

This indie RPG blends tactical combat with Persona-style social sim mechanics, set in a demon-infested academy.

• Worth Your Time? Yes, for fans of quirky indies and tactical depth.

• Callout: Visual style may not appeal to everyone.

 What’s Worth Your Time (If You Crave Variety) 

Short on hours but want a balanced library? These picks deliver across genres:

• Metroid Prime 4 – for exploration and sci-fi adventure

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – for competitive multiplayer thrills

• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – for lore-heavy action

• Demonschool – for indie tactical RPG flavor

Whether you want to shoot, strategize, explore, or race with friends, don't sleep on November 2025!

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Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Ignites the Summer of Gaming

Welcome to the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Recap! If you missed the event, don’t worry... we’ve got you covered like a tarp with the unexpected surprises, and enough gaming goodness to keep your button mashers busy for quite some time. Grab something delicious to eat and press play!

 The Big Reveals 

Microsoft threw a knockout punch to close out the first part of the showcase with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, delivering mind-bending action, near-future weaponry, and a reality-shifting co-op campaign. I saw the robot and thought, “COD?”... but the trailer blurred the line between horror, sci-fi, and military ops so well, it kept me guessing till the logo hit.

But that wasn’t the only jaw-dropper... Persona 4 Revival finally got its long-awaited remake announcement, bringing back the beloved characters and turn-based combat wrapped in a modern visual overhaul. Meanwhile, Beast of Reincarnation made its grand debut, blending dark fantasy lore with action-RPG gameplay that looks both punishing and poetic.

The Outer Worlds 2 returned with that trademark satirical flair, showcasing more wild planets and corporate chaos, but the ones that really grabbed me were High on Life 2... doubling down on its outrageous humor and living weaponry... and Animo, a creature-collection RPG that feels more alive and dynamic than many of its Pokémon-inspired peers.

Then came the hardware mic drop: the reveal of the long-anticipated Xbox Ally handheld. We didn’t expect them to team up with a third-party like ASUS, but to be fair, ASUS isn’t new to premium gaming hardware. Their role as both manufacturer and design partner works—even if I’m still on the fence about the look. It leans more ASUS than Xbox in vibe, but hey, if it performs and plays Xbox games natively, I’ll deal. Set to launch in 2025, we’re still waiting on an official price, though the assumed range is $599–$699 for the base ROG Xbox Ally, and $899–$999 for the beefed-up ROG Xbox Ally X. It runs Windows 11, so multiple game platforms should be playable on the handheld (and they better be... based on the price).

ROG Xbox Ally X (High-End Model)

• Processor: AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (8-core/16-thread, 16 GPU cores, with NPU for AI tasks)

• RAM: 24GB LPDDR5X-8000

• Storage: 1TB M.2 2280 SSD

• Battery: 80Wh

• Display: 7" FHD 1080p IPS, 120Hz, 500 nits, FreeSync Premium with Gorilla Glass Victus, 16:9 Ratio, DXC Anti-Reflection

• Extras: USB4, impulse triggers, Xbox full-screen UI

ROG Xbox Ally (Base Model)

• Processor: AMD Ryzen Z2 A (4-core/8-thread, 8 GPU cores)

• RAM: 16GB LPDDR5X-6400

• Storage: 512GB M.2 2280 SSD

• Battery: 60Wh

• Display: Same as Ally X

• Extras: Dual USB-C, hall effect triggers
  
  

 Additional Eye Catchers 

• Grounded 2 is back this July, and the backyard survival madness is even more intense—this time with new enemies, biomes, and crafting systems.

• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (DLC) drops in September, extending the base game's archaeological adventures with fresh puzzles and pulpy cinematic moments.

• Ninja Gaiden 4 slices into October with brutally fast hack-and-slash gameplay and that familiar difficulty curve that fans love (and fear).

• Super Meat Boy 3D flips the series into a whole new dimension—literally. Expect twitch-platforming and gory charm in high-res style.

And let’s not forget Gears of War: Reloaded, a true stunner with 4K visuals at 120 FPS, full cross-play, and cross-progression. It’s both a love letter to the franchise and a flex on what next-gen nostalgia can look like.

Of course, a couple more stood out in a big way:

• The Blood of Dawnwalker, a dark RPG where you play as a vampire-human hybrid during the Black Plague... it’s full of eerie atmosphere, political intrigue, and moral dilemmas.

• And Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a fresh prequel to the original saga that leans into myth, stealth, and combat, all set on the haunting Minotaur’s Island.

 No Xbox? No Problem! 

If you love what you see and want to dive into the action but don’t own an Xbox or a PC, no worries! You can grab an Xbox Bundle for just $108.98 here. It’s a steal, especially if you’re planning to go all-in on the GamePass action.

Xbox didn’t just show up—they did their thing. Whether you’re hyped for the next big shooter, a nostalgic remake, or Xbox's entry into the handheld arena, 2025's Summer of Gaming is burning up.

            

 + Sophi 

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