Electronic Arts dropped the gameplay trailer for the next “The Sims 4” expansion pack, “Adventure Awaits,” on Wednesday, revealing the vacation-themed updates many features — including imaginary friends that can turn into real people.
Per EA’s description for the pack, which is releasing Oct. 2, “‘The Sims 4 Adventure Awaits’ Expansion Pack welcomes Simmers to the adventurous world of Gibbi Point, where Sims can experience Getaways at Camp Gibbi Gibbi, Revive & Thrive and Love Highland, or create their own Custom Venues. In this immersive world, Sims can build their Papercraft, Entomology, Diving and Archery Skills, and even start a career as a Park Worker to set them on an exciting career path in the outdoors. Whether Sims are seeking thrilling experiences, looking for a little competition or just need a break from the everyday, countless new adventures await!”
The fall release of “Adventure Awaits” comes on the heels of the July launch for the fairy-themed “Enchanted by Nature” expansion pack, which was proceeded by March’s “Businesses & Hobbies” and October 2024’s “Life & Death.”
“Adventure Awaits” will be priced at $39.99, the going rate for EA’s “The Sims 4” expansion packs, and available Oct. 2 on the EA app, Epic Games Store, and Steam, as well as for console on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One systems.
Watch the trailer for “The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits” expansion pack below.
See more gaming news from this week in the roundup below.
NEWLY RELEASED GAMES
On Tuesday, Atari and Limited Run Games digitally launched “Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection” for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch.
Per the creators, “‘Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection’ is a playable history of everyone’s fur-vorite bobcat mascot, Bubsy. The collection will bring beloved titles like ‘Bubsy in: Fractured Furry Tales’ (Atari Jaguar), ‘Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind’ (SEGA Genesis, Super Nintendo, Super Famicom), ‘Bubsy II’ (Game Boy, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo) and ‘Bubsy 3D’ (PlayStation) to modern platforms for the first time.”
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Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. has released “Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra” on iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, STEAM, Playstation 4 and Playstation 5. The 4vs4 real-time strategy game is Bandai Namco’s first team-oriented free-to-play combat game.
“Gekishin Squadra” players will be able to play as familiar Dragon Ball staples as well as five new characters: Cell, Android, Hit, Super Saiyan Kale, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2. Each come with their own powers, strengths and specialties.
Players have the ability to team up and face off against each other in the game, achieving objectives, unlocking new skills, and growing strengths through combat.
See the trailer for the new game here:
EVENTS
Xbox has announced its return to Tokyo Game Show 2025. The event will be livestreamed on Sept. 25 at 3:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM JST, where titles from the XBox creative team and exclusive news from Xbox’s partners in Japan, across Asia, and around the world will be unveiled.
Attendees will be given the opportunity to play the first public hands-on of “Ninja Gaiden 4” in Asia at the Koei Tecmo booth. Fans can test out the Rog Xbox Ally and Rog Xbox Ally X at the Asus Rog booth before they launch on Oct. 16.
There will be an exclusive merchandise booth at the event in collaboration with Infolens Geek Shop. The store will feature official merchandise for “Fallout,” “Starfield,” “Doom,” and “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion,” and include rare products never before released in Japan.
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Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is bringing a lineup of games to New York Comic Con 2025 from Oct. 9 to Oct. 12. Fans will be among the first in the world to play “Once Upon A Katamari,” the first entry in the franchise in 14 years. Attendees will be given the opportunity to play “My Hero Academia: All’s Justice,” the super-powered 3D arena fighter throughout the event.
“Digimon Story Time Stranger” and “Little Nightmares III” will have demos for trial on the show floor. “Little Nightmares III” will also bring the game’s haunting world to New York City with an experiential speakeasy for fans to walk through.
Attendees can also catch a ride on the Motorcycle Forma from “Code Vein II,” which will be available for photos.
EXEC SHUFFLES
Roblox has announced the appointment of Mike Schoelch as Head of Agency Partnerships within its Global Brand Partnerships and Advertising division.
Schoelch will lead agency development efforts, creating relationships with key partners and driving adoption of Roblox’s advertising solutions.
With over 15 years of experience, Schoelch previously served as Head of Agency and Brand Partnerships at Unity Grow Programmatic Solutions before joining Roblox. The company will continue to expand agency partnerships, connecting brands and audiences together in various innovative ways.
DATA
The 2025 Global Games Marketing Report has released its global forecasts through 2028, platform insights and a preview of “Modernizing Release Windows: Data-driven Launch Insights,” the first special focus topic with information on release timing, early access best practices and how attrition unfolds after launch.
The report found $188.8 billion in revenues (+3.4% YoY) from 3.6 billion players worldwide (+4.4%), console leads growth (+5.5% YoY, $45.9 billion) being fueled by Nintendo Switch 2 and blockbuster releases and PC revenues $39.9 billion (+2.5%) with growth in China and Japan outpacing Western markets.
Insights from the report showed mobile slows in Asia-Pacific, despite being the largest segment at $103 billion (+2.9%). Though average spend per payer is slightly declining, 1.6 billion paying players (+4.9%) continue to grow faster than total players. Additionally, the report revealed how Gen Alpha is reshaping PC gaming, making up a larger share of the platform’s player base.
TECH
My Arcade has launched the new licensed Atari Gamestation Go, which is available for pre-order at GameStop, EB Games, Atari.com and at select retailers starting in October.
The Atari Gamestation Go features over 200 built-in games that have an integrated paddle, high resolution 7” full color display, built-in Wi-Fi for easy updates, rechargeable battery with 4 to 5 hours playtime, trak-ball and number pad.
My Arcade is a line of miniature retro arcade devices, Plug ‘N Play consoles and portable gaming handhelds, which include licensed titles from Atari, Bandai Namco, SEGA, Tetris, Capcom, Konami, Taito, Data East and Jaleco. My Arcade brings classics like PAC-MAN, Sonic The Hedgehog, Space Invaders, Street Fighter II, POLE POSITION, Mega Man and more.
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Xbox has announced its latest expansion for Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). In partnership with LG Electronics, Xbox is bringing the Xbox app to select internet-connected vehicles equipped with LG’s webOS Automotive Content Platform.
According to Xbox, the expansion will allow passengers in supported vehicles to stream and play games from the Xbox app. With an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, players will have access to hundreds of games, including “Gears of War: Reloaded,” “Forza Horizon 5” and upcoming releases like Obsidian Entertainment’s sci-fi RPG, “The Outer Worlds 2.”
Players can also stream select cloud-playable games they already own.
GAME UPDATES/DLC
HoYoverse’s “Genshin Impact.” has launched a seventh major region, Nod-Krai. The additional region comes with new storylines, characters and content to the vast action role-playing game.
Notable new features will include the Archon Quest to confront the Fatui Harbinger, “Marionette” and battle the fearsome Wild Hunt, new lunar-related powers, Lauma, Flins and Aino becoming playable characters and rewards such as free 5-star character, Primogems ×1,600, Intertwined Fate ×10.
To celebrate the game’s five year anniversary, HoYoFair will also bring back the “Genshin Impact” Fan Art Special Program for a two-hour livestream on Sept. 20. The game will also launch a collaboration with “Among Us” from Sept. 11 through Oct. 11, when players will be able to unlock “Genshin’s” Paimon Cosmetic Set in “Among Us.”
PARTNERSHIPS
Comcast has announced that Xfinity Rewards members can claim their early access code to play the “Call of Duty Black Ops 7” open beta.
Xfinity Rewards members can join the early access window from Oct. 2 to Oct. 5 and play again during the Open Beta from Oct. 5 to Oct. 8. Xfinity customers can sign up for Xfinity Rewards by visiting www.xfinity.com/rewards and signing in with their Xfinity ID and password.
Once enrolled, members can claim their early access code by selecting the “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7″ beta tile and clicking “Get this Reward.” Customers can then enter the code into their Activision account to activate beta early access.
