GGF Weekly XP – Weekly Gaming News for the Week of September 15, 2025

kingkiller18
Sep 19
3 min read

Updated: Sep 26

Your weekly gaming news checkpoint for the biggest drops in gaming and esports

GGF Xbox Giveaway

In this week's weekly gaming news - we’re giving back to the community in a big way: one lucky gamer will win an Xbox Series X courtesy of Good Game Family. The giveaway runs until September 28, and entering is simple through our official post and find the gleam link here: https://gleam.io/dk2wA/good-game-family-xbox-giveaway. This isn’t just a console, it’s your ticket into the next generation of gaming, with Halo Infinite, Starfield, and all the Xbox Game Pass titles ready to go.

Gaming Highlights

Nintendo vs. Palworld mods

Nintendo’s ongoing lawsuit with Palworld took an interesting turn. The company argued that fan-made mods can’t be considered “prior art” because they don’t qualify as full games. Palworld’s defense has leaned on the idea that mods and user-created Pokémon content have existed for decades. The ruling could set a precedent for how courts define originality in gaming.

Spider-Man swings into Magic: The Gathering

Marvel and Wizards of the Coast dropped the trailer for their Magic: The Gathering crossover, spotlighting Spider-Man and friends. Expect Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and even Green Goblin to appear on official cards. The crossover is part of a growing trend of pop-culture collabs in MTG, following huge hits like The Lord of the Rings set, which became one of the game’s most popular expansions ever.

Fortnite doubles down on creators

Epic Games is responding to Fortnite’s rocky year by giving players more control. For the first time, creators will be able to sell their own items in-game, earning revenue directly from the community. With Roblox’s creator economy booming, Epic is clearly aiming to keep Fortnite relevant not just as a battle royale, but as a full platform for creators. This could radically reshape Fortnite’s ecosystem if it takes off.

When to buy a Nintendo Switch

IGN’s guide on Switch buying strategies arrived at the perfect time. With the rumored Switch 2 on the horizon, the advice is to watch for bundle deals around Black Friday and the holiday season. If you’re interested in Nintendo’s current library, like Tears of the Kingdom or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the original Switch is still a strong pick. But for players eyeing future titles like Metroid Prime 4, patience might pay off.

Esports Highlights

League of Legends Worlds anthem: “GEM”

Riot Games revealed “GEM” as the official Worlds 2025 anthem. Worlds anthems have a history of becoming iconic, rallying cries for fans across the globe. With an electrifying theme and cinematic visuals, GEM is already being called one of Riot’s best since Warriors. The song will carry players and fans into the Summoner’s Cup final later this year.

DreamHack + ESL One head to Birmingham

Esports fans in the UK have something to celebrate. ESL confirmed ESL One Birmingham 2026 will bring Dota 2 and other top-tier events back to England. The city has become a hotbed for esports energy, often selling out arenas with passionate local support. Birmingham is quickly cementing itself as the European home of grassroots-meets-pro competition.

Dota 2 legend Quinn retires

North American Dota player Quinn “Quinn” Callahan, a Major champion, announced his retirement. Known for his leadership and clutch performances, Quinn has been one of the most respected voices in the Dota scene. His departure leaves a big gap in NA’s competitive presence, and fans are reflecting on a career filled with both international triumphs and regional dominance.

Riot tackles smurfing in VALORANT

Riot rolled out a new system to cut down on smurf accounts in VALORANT, a problem that has frustrated ranked players for years. The update will track performance much faster, placing new accounts in appropriate skill brackets within just a handful of matches. Riot is also adding stricter account monitoring to keep repeat offenders out. If successful, this could dramatically improve the experience for casual and competitive players alike.

Closing Thoughts

That’s all for this week’s GGF Weekly XP. From Riot cracking down on smurfs to Spider-Man entering Magic decks, there’s plenty to get hyped about.

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