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Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Switch 2 Demo And Silent Hill f DLC Collab Announced

28-01-2026 21:55 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Koei Tecmo has today released an overview trailer of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE. As part of this, it's announced a few extra things.Before it launches on the Switch 2 on 12th March, players can expect a demo on 5th March. There are no details about the demo just yet, but it will allow save data to be carried over to the full game.There will also be a special collaboration with Silent Hill f. This will include a free costume available as DLC.

Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked Review | 4ScarrsGaming

28-01-2026 21:53 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

4ScarrsGaming reviews Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked on VR, focusing on its tabletop combat and progression.

Arknights Endfield Tier List Best Gear Sets (January 2026)

28-01-2026 21:53 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Here are all the gear sets in Arknights Endfield, ranked from best to worst in a tier list fashion, including hero synergies.

Fallout Season 1 Is Streaming Free On YouTube This Week

28-01-2026 20:38 via gamespot.com

The first season of Prime Video's Fallout TV series will air for free on YouTube starting today, January 28.Prime Video and YouTube have announced a partnership to bring all eight episode of the first season to users. Presumably there will be ad breaks, but people with YouTube Premium may not get those. The first episode goes live today, January 28, at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET, with Episode 2 arriving an hour later.Two episodes will be released on YouTube daily through January 31. You can see the full

Dead By Daylight Is Getting A Balatro Crossover Featuring (A) Joker

28-01-2026 20:37 via gamespot.com

In February 2025, Balatro introduced a handful of Dead by Daylight-themed cards for its Friends of Jimbo 4 update. Now, almost one year later, the madness of Balatro is invading Dead by Daylight for a second crossover collaboration.Behaviour Interactive announced the upcoming Dead by Daylight x Balatro collab during a livestream about its current Stranger Things crossover. The new collaboration will give The Unknown--one of the first original killers in Dead by Daylight--a makeover inspired by B

UK Court Rules Stealing RuneScape Gold Is Criminal Theft in Case That Could Have Wider Repercussions

28-01-2026 20:07 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

A UK court has ruled that the unauthorized stealing of in-game currency can be legally classified as criminal theft.

Fable Reboot Is "Just Mind-Blowing," Microsoft Boss Says

28-01-2026 20:03 via gamespot.com

One of the big reveals from the recent Xbox Developer Direct was the first gameplay showcase for the Fable reboot, and now a top Microsoft boss has further hyped it up. Craig Duncan, the head of Xbox Game Studios, said in an interview that the Fable reboot is coming together well, specifically singling out the game's so-called "Living Population" feature as being "mind-blowing.He said this to GamesRadar amid a response to a question about if he felt it was a "risk" for developer Playground to ma

Switch 2 Could Fail To Sell As Well As OG Switch, Says Analyst

28-01-2026 19:10 via gamespot.com

As one analyst predicts that the Nintendo Switch 2 will see a price increase this year, another analyst suggests that the Mario maker's Switch successor may not maintain the same sales figures as its predecessor.IGN reported an in-depth story about the Switch 2's holiday season, speaking to several analysts around the world to understand whether it really had a bad holiday. The short answer? Not really, as declining sales are expected for a console with a somewhat established base. The long answ

Dispatch Has To Cover Up On Nintendo Switch

28-01-2026 19:10 via gamespot.com

Dispatch, one of last year's best games, arrives on Switch consoles this week, bringing its brand of workplace comedy, capes, tights, and censored genitalia to the Nintendo platform. While the PC and PS5 versions of Dispatch don't shy away from showing off superhero anatomy--but do offer a toggle to apply a censorship mosaic to any naughty bits--Nintendo's content guidelines have mandated that this mode must be turned on at all times.There's also no option to turn it off in the Switch edition, s

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for February

28-01-2026 18:56 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Februarys PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup is a bumper one, with four titles available to PS Plus members*. Battle to victory in the ring in boxing sim Undisputed, survive an alien world in Subnautica: Below Zero, mix combat and gardening in Ultros, and take to the skies in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. All these titles will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday February 3 until Monday March 2.

Arknights: Endfield Review: Bigger, Better, But a Bit Overwhelming | TNS

28-01-2026 18:41 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

TNS: Arknights: Endfield is one of the most ambitious open-world RPGs with gacha mechanics, but its pacing and systems feel a bit overwhelming.

Fallout 76 Is Free To Play, But Not For Long

28-01-2026 18:35 via gamespot.com

For a short period, Bethesda is making its online RPG Fallout 76 free on all platforms, just in time for the final Season 2 episodes of the Fallout television series on Prime Video.While Bethesda's announcement of this promotion doesn't explicitly mention the show, the free trial started shortly after the penultimate episode of Season 2 streamed and lasts until after the season finale releases next week. Bethesda's X post encourages players to "say hello to the Ghoul," referring to Walton Goggin

Highguard Store Page Removes Mention Of Apex Legends And Titanfall

28-01-2026 18:22 via gamespot.com

Developer Wildlight has updated the store pages for the newly released free-to-play shooter Highguard to remove mention of how the game was developed in part by people who also worked on Apex Legends and Titanfall.When the game's Steam store page went up, the first line on it said, "From the creators of Apex Legends and Titanfall..." Today (via Kotaku), the listing begins by describing the game itself. The first line now reads, "Highguard is a PvP raid shooter where players will ride, fight, and

The Division 2 Is Crossing Over With Assassin's Creed This Week

28-01-2026 18:04 via gamespot.com

Following a crossover event with Avatar, Ubisoft's The Division 2 is joining forces with another one of the company's top franchises, Assassin's Creed.A limited-time event starts tomorrow, January 29, and runs through February 10. During the event, The Division 2 players can deck out their characters to look like Ezio Auditore and Edward Kenway from the Assassin's Creed series. There are also special weapon skins, a backpack trophy, and arm patches to unlock.Players can get the new Assassin's Cr

Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics Overview trailer

28-01-2026 17:42 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Nintendo has released an overview trailer for the Virtual BoyNintendo Classic app, which will launch for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members for Switch 2 on February 17.

PlayStation Plus Free Games For February 2026 Revealed

28-01-2026 17:32 via gamespot.com

PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim four free games starting February 3: Undisputed, Subnautica: Below Zero, Ultros and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. If you haven't claimed January's PlayStation Plus free games yet, make sure to do so before next Tuesday.This story is developing…

Silent Hill 2 Remake Studio Teases Something With Creepy Website

28-01-2026 17:25 via gamespot.com

Polish developer Bloober Team is teasing some kind of announcement with a creepy website.The teaser website at remosdneulserorehsoovamceyerd.com includes a countdown clock ticking to February 14, at which time the announcement will presumably be made. The teaser website doesn't give much away, but it states, "Some things never leave the walls. They only learn to wait."The teaser website was first discovered in 2025, at which time Bloober Team said, "Dare to peek into the darkness."Continue Readi

Deep Space Exploitation Review: Asteroids, Upgrades, and Corporate Shadows |GLG

28-01-2026 17:18 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Deep Space Exploitation thrusts players into a perilous frontier where every asteroid holds both promise and peril. This pixel-rich space mining adventure isnt just about blasting rocks; its about navigating the crushing weight of corporate control, upgrading your fragile vessel, and deciding whether survival means compliance or rebellion. With destructible environments, physics-driven chaos, and moral choices lurking behind every mining laser, Deep Space Exploitation invites you to dig deep int

Capcom Explains How “Hot Uncle” Leon Came To Be In Resident Evil Requiem

28-01-2026 17:13 via gamespot.com

With Resident Evil Requiem launching on February 27 for Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, developer Capcom is revealing more about the game. This includes showcasing series mainstay Leon S. Kennedy, who has become hotter as he's gotten older, and we can thank the company's female staff for that.In an interview with Automaton, director Koshi Nakanishi discussed the "ikeoji" phenomenon that emerged after Leon was revealed during The Game Awards on December 11. ("Ikeoji" ro

Scott Pilgrim EX Confirms Two More Characters, Out This March

28-01-2026 17:04 via gamespot.com

Scott Pilgrim EX has confirmed its March 3 release date and revealed two new playable characters in its latest trailer.Matthew Patel and Robo-01 are the two new playable characters. If you're familiar with Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, you'll know that Patel was originally the villain of the whole graphic novel. He and his faithful robot are playable here, more so reflecting the uneasy alliance they showed in the Netflix animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. It's the first time either characte

Code Vein II Review | Cloud Dosage

28-01-2026 16:57 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Code Vein II takes what worked before and pushes it further with deeper combat, a stronger story, and more room to play your way.

Five More Star Wars Lego Smart Play Sets Coming March 1

28-01-2026 16:55 via gamespot.com

Star Wars Lego Smart Play Sets See all at Lego StoreLego revealed five new Star Wars Smart Play sets earlier this week at the Nuremberg Toy Fair, all of which are now up for preorder at the Lego Store. The five new sets include minaturized versions of iconic Star Wars vehicles like the Millennium Falcon ($100), Imperial AT-ST ($50), and Luke's Landspeeder ($40), as well as dioramas based on famous scenes and locations like the Mos Eisley Cantina ($80) and Yoda's Swamp Hut ($70). The sets benefi

Check Out This Portable PlayStation 4 That You Won't Be Able To Buy

28-01-2026 16:49 via gamespot.com

A modder that goes by Wewillmakeitnow on Reddit has shared footage of a functional and portable PlayStation 4, using parts salvaged from a PlayStation 4 Slim console.The handheld runs PS4 games natively given the hardware it's built around, with the modder cutting down the console's PCB as much as possible to fit within a custom enclosure. That's equipped with a 7-inch OLED display, the ability to connect the device to a TV, and a 130Wh battery that manages anywhere between 90 minutes to three h

Highguard Getting A Handful Of Fan-Requested Features Today

28-01-2026 16:47 via gamespot.com

Wildlight Entertainment plans to roll out new quality-of-life features today for Highguard after gathering fan feedback. For consoles, a field-of-view slider is in the works, while PC players can look forward to additional graphics-scaling options.The official Highguard account on X is also promising toggle settings for aiming down sights and crouching with the upcoming patch. Keep in mind that Wildlight notes it's "targeting to release" this update today, adding that a full list of fixes and ch

The "Survival Of Graphics Card Manufacturers" Is On The Line, Says GPU Maker Zotac

28-01-2026 16:30 via gamespot.com

The ongoing crisis with RAM pricing and the associated knock-on effect it is having on numerous consumer electronics still has its worst days to come, according to GPU manufacturer Zotac.In a message to its Korean customers, translated by X user Harukaze5719 and reported by Tom's Hardware, the company announced that it is suspending its 2% rewards program in the region in a bid to try to sustain GPU pricing for as long as it can, citing growing concerns with escalating prices as an existential t

Ubisoft Unions Call On Workers Strike In February: "Enough Is Enough!"

28-01-2026 16:15 via gamespot.com

Ubisoft workers in France are summoning their collective power to protest the latest restructuring and cost-cutting decisions at the mega publisher, with five unions calling for a "massive international strike" in early February.According to a joint statement on Bluesky and reported by Game Developer, five Ubisoft unions--STJV, Solidaires Informatique, CGT, CFE-CGC, and Printemps Ecologique--are proposing that all Ubisoft employees stop working from February 10-12 to combat a "CEO who doesn&rsqu

Halo MMO Was Trying To Set Itself Apart In This Way

28-01-2026 16:10 via gamespot.com

Years ago, Microsoft and developer Ensemble Studios were working on a Halo MMO project. The game never materialized, though, and now one of its developers, Rob Fermier, has shared some further insight into the game and what it was aspiring to be.Fermier said part of the appeal of making a Halo MMO was that the developers personally enjoyed MMOs in general. "I still play World of Warcraft to this day, from day one," Fermier told PC Gamer. "And it was a chance for us to bring something more action

Preview: Resident Evil Requiem Is the Ultimate PS5 Horror Game - Push Square

28-01-2026 16:06 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

With all the Resident Evil charm, lore, characters, environments, and design on top, Resident Evil Requiem is shaping up to be another landmark moment for the series.

Highguard Has Just Got One Too Many Attempts To Be Unique | SlimePress

28-01-2026 16:05 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Having played Highguard, it exists in this weird dual-reality state. On one hand, I absolutely agree with the idea that it's genre-pushing: the game's systems work very hard to make it so much more than an Overwatch or Valorant clone. On the other, it also has the downsides of taking big swings: some of its decisions make no sense.

PlayStation 6 release date is likely to be delayed longer than forecasts suggest, analyst says | VGC

28-01-2026 16:04 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Sony will look to extend the PS5 lifecycle for longer, its claimed.

PlayStation 6 release date is likely to be delayed longer than forecasts suggest, analyst says

28-01-2026 16:04 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Sony will look to extend the PS5 lifecycle for longer, its claimed.

Emberville Announced For PC, Blends Diablo-Style Action With Stardew Valley Vibes

28-01-2026 16:00 via gamespot.com

Emberville, the spooky fusion of Stardew Valley-like farming and Diablo-flavored combat, has an official release date window for its Steam Early Access debut. Out in Q3 2026, the action-adventure RPG will give players an early taste of its atmospheric world and combat, and to celebrate, developer Cygnuss Cross uploaded a trailer that features the voice talents of the Witcher himself, Doug Cockle, and Alex Jordan, who voiced all 11 versions of Jan Dolski in last year's The Alters.In development s

Turn-based rock tour RPG Sonic Terror announced for consoles, PC

28-01-2026 15:43 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Publisher Human Qube Games and developer Book Burner Games have announced Sonic Terror, a turn-based tactical RPG where music is magic and the only weapon against a space alien parasite. It will be available for PC via Steam, with unspecified consoles to follow. A release date was not announced.

First Impressions - Bladesong

28-01-2026 15:43 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Bladesong is in Early Access and lets you fulfil your greatest smithing desires. Jump Dash Roll picks up a hammer and crafts a preview of this niche indie game.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Rumors Heat Up With Leaked New Merch

28-01-2026 15:39 via gamespot.com

Assassin's Creed Black Flag took the inner conflict of the Templars to the high seas in the early 1700s during the golden age of piracy. Along with retaining the series' stealth and combat system, gameplay elements focused more on the ship-based exploration on an open-world map. It's long been rumored that it's in line for a remake, and a recently leaked statue could add fuel to that fire.The unreleased statue features Black Flag protagonist Edward Kenway sitting on a treasure chest overflowing

PlayStation 6 Is Likely To Launch After 2028, Analyst Predicts

28-01-2026 15:35 via gamespot.com

The PlayStation 6 is a much-talked-about machine despite lacking an official announcement from Sony, and a report by an industry analyst suggests that we might not see this new console until after 2028, as Sony is looking to extend the PS5's lifespan.A Japanese-language report from MST International senior analyst David Gibson (per IGN) looked into Sony's overall performance and potential future. According to Gibson, "Sony expects the PS5 lifecycle to be longer than that of previous console gene

Elder Scrolls 6's Setting Was Agreed On Years Ago, Former Dev Says

28-01-2026 15:16 via gamespot.com

The Elder Scrolls VI is one of the gaming industry's most anticipated upcoming titles, and one of the key mysteries about it is where the game may be set. According to Bethesda's former Elder Scrolls loremaster Kurt Kuhlmann, the developer agreed on the setting many years ago, but he is not going to spill on the beans on what it is, and it might have changed anyway."From when we were talking about it way back in the Fallout 4 timeframe, there was a sort of consensus amongst a few people that wer

Fable 2026 has no dog! #GamingNews

28-01-2026 15:11 via youtube.com

Fable 2026 has no dog! #GamingNews

Nintendo Direct Coming Up Next Week, Report Says

28-01-2026 14:49 via gamespot.com

The first major Nintendo Direct of 2026 will be held the first week of February, according to a noted insider. Nate The Hate said on his podcast this week, "From what I have been told, the first Direct of 2026 will be held during the opening week of February."He said the event may take place on Thursday, February 5, though he was not able to confirm this with his "best contacts." He said he will let people know if things change, but, "Right now, that seems to be the timetable that I am hearing f

Overall Game of the Year 2025

28-01-2026 14:47 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Some years, it's fairly easy to predict the sort of games that will make the shortlist for Overall Game of the Year. And some years it's surprise after surprise after surprise. 2025 was one of the more unpredictable years, for sure, despite a couple of obvious contendersGhost of Ytei and Split Fictionbeing highlighted at The Game Awards 2024. But just look at the remaining finalists. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 came out of nowhere and became an instant classic. Donkey Ko

Highguard Currencies - How To Earn Them And What They're Used For

28-01-2026 14:45 via gamespot.com

Highguard is a free-to-play FPS, so you're probably already aware that there are some currencies to collect (or buy) to get the most out of it. Luckily, nothing in this high-octane fantasy shooter is P2W (pay-to-win), with all currencies being used solely to buy cosmetics like skins for characters and guns, emotes, charms, or even banners. If you've booted up Highguard and wondered what all of the currencies you're accruing so far actually do, you don't need to look any further. Here's every cur

Arc Raiders Movie Night Quest Guide

28-01-2026 14:44 via gamespot.com

Apollo is looking to kick back and relax with some movies in the aptly-named Movie Night quest in Arc Raiders. For this outing into the always hectic Stella Montis map, you'll need to go to one of the most dangerous spots and find some old movie tapes, as well as round up a Portable TV. If you want to get in and out quickly, we've got you covered with where to find both.We'd recommend bringing in an augment with two safe pockets so that you can store these items safely in case your raid goes sou

New Monster Hunter Wilds Patch Should Finally Fix DLC Performance Bug

28-01-2026 14:42 via gamespot.com

Capcom has released a new Monster Hunter Wilds patch that appears to fix a bug preventing the game from performing better without DLC installed.Earlier this month, players were reporting major performance issues on Steam, with user de_Tylmarande theorizing that the game performed better on the platform when more DLC was installed. After a thorough investigation, which involved modding their game to make it think they owned all DLC, their performance greatly improved, and the user concluded that

Most Indie Game Publishers Are "Predatory And Opportunistic," Says Manor Lords Publisher

28-01-2026 14:40 via gamespot.com

Tim Bender made his name in the video game industry by founding the indie publisher Hooded Horse and has enjoyed a run of hit games--including last year's sleeper Manor Lords--since 2019. Regardless of his own success, Bender recently suggested that indie developers are better off publishing their own games and suggested that some of his rivals are "predatory and opportunistic.""People can hate me for this if they want," Bender told PC Gamer. "But most indie publishers are not people indie devel

Arc Raiders Bombing Run Quest Guide

28-01-2026 14:39 via gamespot.com

Arc Raiders has various large, tough-as-nails ARC to fight, but few strike fear into a person's soul like the Bombardier. Its unpredictable mortar shots can dish out massive damage quickly--and if you're caught out in the open, you'd might as prepare to head back to Speranza in a body bag. But if you've come across the Bombing Run quest and want to know where to find one of these so you can wrap it up, we've got you covered below. Here's where to find Bombardiers and how to kill them.Where to fi

Amazon Lays Off 16,000 People

28-01-2026 14:32 via gamespot.com

Amazon has announced another round of job cuts, with around 16,000 people impacted across the business. Whether or not any cuts are coming at Amazon Games is unknown but the division was recently rocked by layoffs and pullbacks from its MMO teams. Amazon executive Beth Galetti announced the news in a memo to staff today, January 29. Galetti said the announcement of these layoffs today came after Amazon started a new effort focused on "removing bureaucracy" at the company, following an earlier ro

Arc Raiders Combat Recon Quest Guide

28-01-2026 14:14 via gamespot.com

Arc Raiders often sends you on missions to check out locations across its various maps, but it's not often you get to do some full-blown recon on one of the game's most dangerous ARC. In Combat Recon, you'll need to head to Buried City and scout multiple locations before taking out a Bombardier's helpful little Spotters. But hey, you're up for the challenge, aren't ya?We'd recommend bringing a loadout that has a safe pocket for this quest. You'll need to pick up and bring back a Spotter Relay fr

Arc Raiders On The Map Quest Guide

28-01-2026 14:11 via gamespot.com

Arc Raiders sends you to Spaceport for quite a lot of quests, but few are as involved as On the Map. This long quest asks you to visit multiple locations scattered across this large, open map. It can be a little dangerous--particularly if your lobbies tend to lean aggressive--but we're here to help you through it.We'd recommend coming into the map with a free loadout since you won't need to extract to complete the quest. This will help ensure that you don't lose anything valuable while roaming a

Ubisoft Announces Price Hike For Just Dance+

28-01-2026 14:09 via gamespot.com

Ubisoft has announced a price increase for Just Dance+, the subscription service for the company's popular dancing game. In a blog post, Ubisoft said it's raising prices so the studio can "continue to support [Just Dance+] in a way that feels both meaningful and sustainable for players."Ubisoft said there are "important truths" to consider for a music-based service like Just Dance+, and that includes licensing deals. "Every song available in the service relies on licensing agreements that evolve

Arc Raiders The League Quest Guide

28-01-2026 13:56 via gamespot.com

The League is a quest in Arc Raiders that sends you to Dam Battlegrounds and Buried City in search of a few items and photo spots. It's a straightforward quest that shouldn't take you too long to complete, but you may need to do a bit of traveling depending on where you spawn. Don't worry, though, as we'll take out any guesswork with the locations of what you need below.We'd recommend bringing in an augment that has two safe pockets so that you don't risk losing the items you'll need to grab whi