GZ News Update 12/9/13: Battlefield 4 patches itself up and GTA 5 has more story in store

Welcome fellow video game enthusiasts to GameZone's News Update. Want the latest breaking news, delivered in a quick, easy to digest way? Then look no further, and enjoy these latest headlines from the day.

Rockstar has 'big plans' for GTA 5 Story Mode DLC in 2014

With 2013 nearly behind us, Rockstar Games has given us a sneak peak at what awaits us in 2014. Though no real details were shared, the developer at least hinted at some new downloadable content coming out next year.

Halo: Spartan Assault Xbox One release date announced

Microsoft and 343 Industries have announced Halo: Spartan Assault, the top-down action shooter previously available on Windows 8 devices, will be released for Xbox One on December 24, Christmas Eve. The Xbox 360 version will follow in January 2014.

This may be the best PlayStation Vita deal we've seen

Gamers looking to purchase a PlayStation Vita this holiday season should check out TigerDirect as the online retailer is offering one of the best discounts I've seen for Sony's handheld.

New Battlefield 4 PC update released; here are the fixes

The PC version of Battlefield 4received a surprise update today containing a number of fixes including one for the "shot behind cover when changing stance" bug. Today's update also fixes "one fo the most rrequently occurring client crashes." Not sure what that is, but good news for those of you still crashing when playing.