Summary:
As the holiday season approaches, the gaming community is abuzz with nostalgia and excitement. From reminiscing about old Christmas time video game commercials to sharing heartwarming stories of childhood memories, gamers are coming together to celebrate the joy of the season.
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Kotaku recently published an article reflecting on the art of old Christmas time video game commercials, highlighting the impact these advertisements had on shaping holiday memories for many gamers. The piece serves as a reminder of the emotional connection that video games hold for individuals, especially during the festive season.
On Reddit, users have been sharing personal anecdotes about their favorite Christmas gaming moments. One user, u/RasslinJerk, fondly recalled how Christmas of 1995 sparked their passion for collecting video games, with the PS1 remaining a cherished console to this day. Another user, u/Worldly_Marsupial_63, humorously shared a story of receiving a gift that was not quite what they expected—a playful nod to the anticipation and surprises that come with holiday gifting.
In the realm of gaming journalism, Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS) has been spreading holiday cheer with their annual Christmas Cracker series. The fourth and fifth installments of the series feature festive jokes and messages from the RPS team, offering a lighthearted break from the daily grind of gaming news.
Amidst the holiday festivities, social media platforms like Mastodon have been abuzz with a diverse range of news and updates from around the world. From discussions on political events to Bitcoin price fluctuations, the global community is staying connected and informed during this festive season.
As the gaming community comes together to celebrate Christmas, these moments of nostalgia and camaraderie serve as a reminder of the enduring power of video games to bring people together, evoke cherished memories, and create new traditions.
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References:
– Kotaku article: [https://kotaku.com/remembering-christmas-time-video-game-commercials-1840545976]
– Reddit post by u/RasslinJerk: [https://www.reddit.com/r/playstation/comments/1puroio/my_brother_and_i_christmas_of_1995/]
– Reddit post by u/Worldly_Marsupial_63: [https://www.reddit.com/r/playstation/comments/1pvbetq/christmas_gift/]
– Rock Paper Shotgun Christmas Cracker 2025: [https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-fourth-rps-christmas-cracker-2025] [https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-fifth-rps-christmas-cracker-2025]
– Mastodon social media posts: [https://murica.website/2025/12/japanese-american-national-museum-is-standing-up-to-trumps-attacks-on-history/] [https://jforo.com/@yayafa/115781146738436140] [https://frawas.de/@krone/115781146566887075] [https://social.kyiv.dcomm.net.ua/@sport_ua_feed/115781146057821767] [https://mastodon.world/@CryptoEpochsNews/115781139741070932] [https://frawas.de/@krone/115781138587469289] [https://mastodon.kodesumber.com/@antaranews_terkini/115781136361030500] [https://mastodon.crazynewworld.net/@kami/115781135229534692] [https://frawas.de/@krone/115781135010405806]
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