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How To Unlock Lego Furniture In Animal Crossing: New Horizons

16-01-2026 16:20 via gamespot.com

Are you eager to unlock Lego furniture in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Dozens of items consisting of your favorite building blocks -- or is it bricks? -- can now be found in the game. That said, you need to be mindful of your spending, too, as we outline in this guide.Find all of our guides on Nintendo's beloved life sim, including those on the 3.0 update, in our Animal Crossing: New Horizons guides hub.Where to find Lego items for saleThe Lego items in Animal Crossing: New Horizons can be fou

All Zelda Amiibo Rewards In Animal Crossing: New Horizons

16-01-2026 16:20 via gamespot.com

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' big 3.0 update has introduced a wealth of new content to life sim, including a slew of new items to collect. Along with a set of Lego furniture, you can now get clothing and other items based on Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series--but they won't be available right away.Unlike the Super Mario crossover items, the new Zelda furniture is tied to certain Amiibo. The same is true for select Splatoon Amiibo. You'll need to have a compatible figure before you can get your

All Splatoon Amiibo Rewards In Animal Crossing: New Horizons

16-01-2026 16:20 via gamespot.com

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' big 3.0 update has finally arrived, introducing a slew of new content to the long-dormant life sim. On top of a brand-new island facility, a hotel run by Kapp'n's family, the update has added a wealth of items to collect, including Splatoon-themed furniture. However, you won't find it in your catalog right away.Like the Sanrio crossover items that were introduced in the game's 1.9.0 update, the Splatoon items are locked behind Amiibo, which means you'll first need

Fallout Star Walton Goggins On How Feeling Like He Had "Nothing Left" Made His Performance Better

16-01-2026 16:01 via gamespot.com

Actor Walton Goggins has shared new insight into his mental state for the newest season of Prime Video's Fallout TV show, saying he felt completely wiped out after making The White Lotus and The Righteous Gemstones, and this actually helped his performance in Fallout.This story contains spoilers for Fallout.Speaking to Decider, Goggins said there is a moment in Episode 5, "The Wrangler," when his character, Cooper Howard, has "nothing left" and has "no control over his environment and doesn't un

The fast-paced metroidvania, Kotama and Academy Citadel, is now available via Steam

16-01-2026 15:06 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"2P Games are today very happy to announce that their fast-paced metroidvania, Kotama and Academy Citadel, is now available via Steam." - 2P Games.

The round table management RPG, Sovereign Tower, is coming to Steam in August

16-01-2026 15:05 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"WILD WITS and Curve Games are today very happy to announce that their round table management RPG, Sovereign Tower, is coming to Steam in August." - WILD WITS and Curve Games.

No Rest for the Wicked Together | Co-op | Official Trailer

16-01-2026 15:05 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Moon Studios : 8 days until No Rest for the Wicked Together!!!Co-op isnt a feature. Its REDEFINED.No passes. No paywalls. Every Realm is yours.Your Realm.
Your Crew.
Your Consequences.Mark your calendars: January 22nd.We cant wait for you to dive in!

The vibrant pixel RPG, Philna Fantasy, is now available via Steam

16-01-2026 15:04 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"Another Indie are today very happy to announce that their vibrant pixel RPG, Philna Fantasy, is now available via Steam." - Another Indie.

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Details Vocation System, Vicious Monsters, and More

16-01-2026 15:01 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Console Creatures writes, "We got more details on Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined detailed the Vocation System, Vicious Monsters, and More."

The Division 3 - Top Boss Leaves And Everything Else We Know About Ubisoft's "Monster" Shooter

16-01-2026 14:59 via gamespot.com

Ubisoft's The Division series celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and the franchise has multiple games in the works right now, including The Division 3. The game was announced with little fanfare back in 2023, but more details have emerged since then. In this post, we're rounding up everything we know about the next entry in Ubisoft's popular online shooter series.Table of Contents [hide]When will The Division 3 be released?When will The Division 3 be released?Ubisoft has not announced a

The Division Boss Julian Gerighty Leaves For Battlefield: "Don't Worry," Ubisoft Says

16-01-2026 14:38 via gamespot.com

Massive Entertainment has announced that Julian Gerighty, the executive producer for The Division at Ubisoft, is leaving the company to join Battlefield Studios."While we'll miss him, his mark will live on at Massive and we'll continue to bring the world he's been part of creating to our players for years to come," Ubisoft said.Ubisoft also told fans, "don't worry" about Gerighty leaving. "Our teams who built this world with Julian are still here, carrying it forward with an ambitious, unchanged

There Will Be Quite The Sideline Shuffle In Madden NFL 27

16-01-2026 14:30 via gamespot.com

When Madden NFL 27 arrives later this year, there will be nine new coaches roaming the sidelines for the 32 teams. Technically, a few of these won't necessarily be new altogether, as John Harbaugh goes from the Baltimore Ravens to New York Giants after being fired from the former. But undoubtedly, there will be at least a handful of first-timers with the amount of vacancies--equating to over a third of all organizations.EA Sports has incorporated features like Coach DNA and Coach Speak into the

Hank Drowning on Dry Land Portrays How You Dont Have As Much Time As You Think

16-01-2026 13:19 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Hank: Drowning on Dry Land is a bite-sized, Batman Beyond-inspired indie with profound themes by My Next Games. Andresplays explores what that means for him at a personal level.

Cozy Caravan is now available for the Nintendo Switch

16-01-2026 13:18 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"5 Lives Studios are today very happy and proud to announce that Cozy Caravan is now available for the Nintendo Switch." - 5 Lives Studios.

Ten Broken Builds That Absolutely Crush in Deadzone: Rogue

16-01-2026 12:58 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

From stealthy melee strikes to radiation-fueled snipes, using these game-breaking builds will obliterate the bot infestation, even on Nightmare!

Raiders of Blackveil Dev Discusses Early Access Goals

16-01-2026 12:58 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Wombo Games' Benjamin Flösser talks with Hardcore Gamer about the origins of Raiders of Blackveil's unique characteristics.

Gamblers Table: Money Farming Guide

16-01-2026 12:57 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Find out which money farming methods is the fastest in Gamblers Table, using this guide for Copper Oxidation meta.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins gets a new Switch 2 trailer ahead of its launch next week

16-01-2026 12:57 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Koei Tecmo has released a Switch 2-speciifc trailer for Dynasty Warriors: Origins ahead of its launch on January 22 alongside the major DLC coming to all platforms.

5 Best Builds in Dreadmyst

16-01-2026 12:57 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Here are some of the best builds in Dreadmyst, including all four classes and their main archetypes for solo and group play.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Review on Nintendo Switch 2 | 4ScarrsGaming

16-01-2026 12:44 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Trails Beyond the Horizon continues Falcoms long-running series with familiar structure, flexible combat, and a story aimed squarely at longtime fans.

Resident Evil Requiem Reveals More Horror, Action Gameplay in Low-Key Showcase

16-01-2026 12:43 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Capcom has shared some further gameplay clips and details for Resident Evil Requiem as part of the newest Resident Evil Showcase, as it works to show off the differences between playing as Leon and Grace in the campaign.

Rockstar launches official marketplace for mods

16-01-2026 11:55 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Rockstar has launched an official marketplace for "every server and every player" to buy mods: Cfx Marketplace.

Resident Evil Requiem: Release Date, Gameplay, And Everything We Know So Far

16-01-2026 11:08 via gamespot.com

Resident Evil Requiem was recently revealed at Summer Game Fest, and the game looks like it'll be diving headfirst into the chilling terror that has defined the best chapters in this franchise. This new Resident Evil is shaping up to be another terrifying dive into the world of bioweapons and horror, and here's a closer look at everything we know about it so far.Table of Contents [hide]When will Resident Evil: Requiem be released?Resident Evil: Requiem trailerResident Evil: Requiem platformsWhen

Switch 2 console sales in Japan exceed 4 million units [12/29-1/11]

16-01-2026 08:44 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Here's the latest top ten physical sales in Japan (Dec 29th - Jan 11th):1 Switch 2 313,838 (Total: 4,097,905)
2 PlayStation 5 Digital Edition 36,856 (Total: 1,154,384)
3 Switch Lite 18,460 (Total: 6,822,925)
4 Switch OLED 16,916 (Total: 9,414,838)
5 Switch 10,984 (Total: 20,224,740)
6 PlayStation 5 6,033 (Total: 5,875,458)
7 PlayStation 5 Pro 3,864 (Total: 315,121)
8 Xbox Series X Digital Edition 149 (Total: 24,860)
9 Xbox Series S 103 (Total: 340,464)
10 Xbox Series X 29 (Total: 323,884)
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Monster Hunter Stories (Xbox) review - Solid Side Story | TechStomper

16-01-2026 08:42 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"Monster Hunter Stories is over ten years old and definitely shows its limitations - however, it's still a cracking wee JRPG you can happily get lost in."- Stuart Cullen, TechStomper

Digimon Story Time Stranger Trophy Guide & Roadmap

16-01-2026 07:44 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Register some Trophies, as well Digimon in the past and present with the help of our Digimon Story Time Stranger Trophy Guide & Roadmap!

Yakuza Kiwami 3 Puts Kiryu Into Ultimate Dad Mode, And It's Glorious

16-01-2026 04:00 via gamespot.com

It's been three months since the announcement of Yakuza Kiwami 3, the highly anticipated remake of the 2009 classic Yakuza 3. After seeing how gorgeous the game looks and plays smoothly in the Dragon Engine, on top of the newly added Mine Saga "Dark Ties", I've been desperately waiting for more content to be revealed, especially when it comes to Kiryu's island life. Last week, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced some of the new features coming to Yakuza Kiwami 3 that gave me even more hope that this

Elden Ring: Nightreign Update Buffs Up Nightfarers

16-01-2026 03:49 via gamespot.com

If you've been hoping for some sweeping balance changes among the Nightfarers in Elden Ring: Nightreign, then the day has arrived. From Software has released a new Nightreign Version 1.03.2 update that re-balances some of the weaker Nightfarers into more formidable heroes across all consoles and PC versions of the game.As laid out on the official page for Elden Ring, Guardians received a damage negation buff as well as an increase to the Guard Boost ability. Raiders now have faster attacks with

Resident Evil Requiem Showcase Reveals Grace And Leon Gameplay Differences

16-01-2026 00:35 via gamespot.com

Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem Showcase didn't reveal much about the story, but it did go into detail about how the game will change depending upon which character you're playing, and the title will also introduce new difficulty settings to the franchise. The new heroine, Grace Ashcroft, will represent a more classic, horror-focused approach to gameplay, similar to Resident Evil 2 and 6. But when players are in control of Leon S. Kennedy, the tone of the game will shift to a more action-oriented

How To Use Resetti's Reset Service In Animal Crossing: New Horizons

16-01-2026 00:12 via gamespot.com

Animal Crossing: New Horizons adds plenty of new features with the latest 3.0 update, including Resetti's Reset Service, which delivers a way for you to tidy up your island without doing all the manual labor yourself. There are some fees and limitations, but this guide will explain everything you need to know about unlocking and using Resetti's Reset Service.Make sure to check out our complete Animal Crossing: New Horizons guide hub to help you make the most of island life. This offers starter t

Gaming is Getting Exhausting

15-01-2026 22:36 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

From battle passes to bloated campaigns, modern games increasingly demand labour rather than leisure. Jump Dash Roll asks: when did gaming stop being a way to unwind and start feeling like work?

How To Use All New Amiibos In Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0

15-01-2026 22:20 via gamespot.com

The 3.0 update in Animal Crossing: New Horizons adds plenty of free content to enjoy, but it also includes new crossovers with Splatoon and The Legend of Zelda, allowing you to purchase specific Amiibo figures to invite villagers and unlock themed items for your island. This guide will show you all the new characters you can add, and which Amiibos are compatible with them in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.Note that for previous Amiibo and Amiibo cards, we have a separate Animal Crossing: New Hori

Aerial_Knights Dropshot launches February 17 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

15-01-2026 21:50 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Aerial_Knights Dropshot, a fast-paced first-person shooter where five players must race against time to grab the only parachute to survive a fall from the sky, will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on February 17, 2026, developer Aerial_Knight announced.

Fallout Is Returning To Magic: The Gathering With A Twist

15-01-2026 21:40 via gamespot.com

In 2024, Magic: The Gathering entered the wasteland of Fallout with four preconstructed Commander decks, which featured many key characters, locations, and events from the Fallout video games. Today, an update on Magic's Secret Lair website points to a new collaboration with Bethesda's post-apocalyptic universe, but this time focusing on Prime Video's Fallout series.A new banner has appeared on the Secret Lair website, with three distinct images pointing toward the new Fallout drop. First is a p

How To Unlock The Megaphone In Animal Crossing: New Horizons

15-01-2026 21:14 via gamespot.com

The new 3.0 update has arrived in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, bringing new content alongside the Switch 2 edition of the game. One of the newest additions is the megaphone, a Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive item that lets you call out and easily locate residents on your island. This guide will explain how to get and use the megaphone in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Switch 2.Make sure to check out all the new features of the 3.0 update, as well as our complete Animal Crossing: New Horizon

Subway Surfers Sequel Is Coming In February

15-01-2026 21:12 via gamespot.com

In 2012, SYBO launched the mobile sensation Subway Surfers. That game went on to become one of most downloaded mobile titles of all time. Now, the sequel, Subway Surfers City, is set to launch next month on mobile devices.The announcement of the game's release date was accompanied by a cinematic trailer that shows off the world of Subway Surfers City.This endless runner takes place in Subway City across four unlockable neighborhoods: The Docks, Southline, Sunrise Blvd, and Delorean Park. New nei

"Excessive Gaming" Could Be Damaging Your Health, Study Suggests

15-01-2026 21:09 via gamespot.com

We're called GameSpot, so we clearly love to play some video games. You're reading stories on this site called GameSpot, so it's safe to assume that you love to play some video games, too. However, we all need to be careful with how long we play video games because a new study suggests that logging too many hours could seriously hurt our physical, emotional, and mental health.In a new study published in ScienceDirect's Nutrition journal and reported on by Medical Xpress, 10 different researchers

Amazon's Big MMO That Started Strong Is Shutting Down

15-01-2026 20:50 via gamespot.com

Amazon Games has announced that the MMO New World: Aeternum will go offline at the end of January 2027. The announcement isn't a total surprise, though, as some theorized this would be the case after the developer announced that the MMO would get no more new content after the Nighthaven seasonal update last year. In October 2025, Amazon cut more jobs at its gaming division that specifically impacted the MMO teams.Aeternum's final day on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S is January 31, 2027. As of tod

The adrenaline-packed cycling sensation, Streetdog BMX, is now available via Steam

15-01-2026 20:01 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"Yeah Us! Games are today very happy to announce that their adrenaline-packed cycling sensation, Streetdog BMX, is now available via Steam." - Yeah Us! Games.

The adventure/RPG Earth Must Die is coming to Steam on January 27th

15-01-2026 20:00 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"Size Five Games and No More Robots are today very happy to announce that their adventure/RPG Earth Must Die is coming to Steam on January 27th." - Size Five Games and No More Robots.

GOG Boss Says We May Get "Fewer Games" If Regulators Force Devs To Maintain Them Forever

15-01-2026 19:49 via gamespot.com

The boss of digital PC storefront GOG has weighed in on the conversation around Anthem's demise, saying that there may be a future in which fewer games could be developed and published if regulators demand that creators keep them alive forever.Speaking to Eurogamer on January 15 after Anthem was laid to rest, GOG's managing director, Maciej Gołębiewski, said it's good that the discussion around game preservation is happening once again, but that the conversation gets a little tricky wh

How To Unlock The Hotel In Animal Crossing: New Horizons

15-01-2026 19:13 via gamespot.com

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' big 3.0 update is now available, and it includes a new Resort Hotel for your island adventures. Once you gain access to the hotel, you can decorate rooms, plan outfits for guests, and more. In this guide, we show you how to unlock and find the Resort Hotel in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.Make sure to check out all the new features of the 3.0 update, and we also have a complete Animal Crossing: New Horizons guide hub to help you make the most of island life. This o

Arc Raiders Players Threw A Lot Of Snowballs In The Cold Snap Event

15-01-2026 19:11 via gamespot.com

The Arc Raiders winter event, Cold Snap, has concluded, and now developer Embark has shared some statistics about the milestones players achieved during it.In a graphic shared on social media, the developer listed off what players did, including throwing 95 million snowballs. A total of 91 million players got knocked out by snowballs. Additionally, players used snowballs to take down Arc enemies--10,577, to be precise. What's more, 3.5 million players were knocked out due to the cold.Embark also

Kotick claims lawsuit objecting to MS-Activision deal was "tied to Embracer's desire to boost sales"

15-01-2026 19:09 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Former CEO describes lawsuit filed by Swedish pension fund as a "collateral attack" on Activision Blizzard.

New Life Is Strange Game Confirmed, Full Reveal Coming Later This Month

15-01-2026 19:06 via gamespot.com

Earlier this month, word leaked about a new Life is Strange game that's on the horizon. Now, Square Enix has confirmed that the next Life is Strange is coming soon, but players will need to wait another five days for the full details.As noted on X, the latest installment of Life is Strange will be announced on a livestream on January 20, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.Separate the real from the rumor... Join us for the exclusive reveal of the next Life is Strange game: https://t.co/29yzDsGCb5
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Tabletop Simulator 2.0 to Completely Rework VR Support

15-01-2026 18:54 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Berserk Games will be carrying out a series of major 2.0 updates for Tabletop Simulator, reworking most or the game including the VR support.

ESO's director says doing the same-old yearly patch cycle wasn't 'going to cut it'

15-01-2026 18:54 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"Nothing is off the table right now."

Craftlings Is A Gateway Drug For Supply Chain Games And Deism | SlimePress

15-01-2026 18:53 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Craftlings seems to walk the road that leads people into the walled garden of management sims. It's deviations from the formula are two-fold: one to make it more approachable with more bite-sized goals, and the other to add a layer of difficulty these games don't usually have.

When Is A Video Game Allowed To Die?

15-01-2026 18:38 via gamespot.com

In light of Anthem's recent shutdown, the topic of games going away for good is once again a hot-button issue. Below, we examine this reality in a feature originally published in July 2025.In a July 2025 shareholders meeting, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot made a salient yet obvious point about online video games: "You provide a service, but nothing is written in stone, and at some point, the service may be discontinued. Nothing is eternal." He added: "Support for all games cannot last forever."This

Fallout Shelter Reality Show Announced For Prime Video

15-01-2026 18:28 via gamespot.com

Another Fallout show is in the works for Prime Video, though it'll be quite different from the popular scripted drama starring Walton Goggins. Amazon is developing a competition series with the working title Fallout Shelter, and the company just put out a casting call online.According to the casting call, contestants (or "dwellers") will "live together in a top-secret vault" and compete in games related to "core attributes" from the Fallout universe. Loyalty and alliances between dwellers will a