Players’ Choice for December: Marvel Cosmic Invasion takes the vote

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PlayStation Blog has announced December’s community pick in its monthly Players’ Choice poll. Marvel Cosmic Invasion earned the most votes, recognized for its side‑scrolling superhero action set across the galaxy. The project is credited to Dotemu and Tribute Games. December’s slate also highlighted new releases such as Skate Story and Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow. Below is a recap of the rules behind the poll and how games are selected.

December winner – Marvel Cosmic Invasion

The community vote favored Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a 2D, side‑scrolling take on superhero combat that spans multiple cosmic locales. The title is attributed to Dotemu and Tribute Games, with the recognition coming via the PlayStation Blog’s Players’ Choice format.

December’s lineup at a glance

Alongside the winner, December featured a mix of genres and formats. Notable new releases called out by the blog included Skate Story and Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, reflecting a month that balanced 2D action with fresh perspectives on sports and virtual reality stealth.

How the Players’ Choice poll works

At the end of each month, PlayStation Blog opens voting for that month’s new releases. After voting closes, the team tallies community results and announces the winner on PlayStation’s social channels and the PlayStation Blog.

Eligibility and criteria

• Voter’s choice: The criterion is subjective – if you could recommend only one new release from the month, that’s your pick.
• Re‑releases excluded: Ports or straight reissues do not qualify.
• Remakes allowed: Ambitious, large‑scale rebuilds qualify, such as Resident Evil 4 (2023) and Final Fantasy VII Remake.

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How nominees are selected

The PlayStation Blog editorial team compiles a list of the month’s most notable releases and uses it to seed the poll. This keeps the ballot focused on the highest‑profile or most talked‑about launches.

What’s next

The next Players’ Choice vote will open at the end of the current month. As with prior rounds, the winner will be determined by community ballots and announced by the blog afterward.

Why this vote matters – a quick takeaway

Players’ Choice is a snapshot of what the PlayStation community is actually playing and recommending – a useful signal amid crowded release calendars. If you follow the monthly results, you’ll see which new titles are resonating most with players.