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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.67 out today, Online Qualifiers Jan 31

29-01-2026 22:20 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Two race-bred machines that breathe octane, plus a high-powered EV curveball from one of the worlds biggest phone companiesthats how Polyphony kicks off 2026.The 22 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) arrives as a full-send, no-compromise, pure race car. The 24 Hyundai Elantra N TC follows with a car built for touring-car domination, while leveraging the reliability of the road car. And then theres the wildcard: the 25 SU7 Ultra from Xiaomi, the tech giants vision of absurd-speed, 1,527 BHP EV.

Sony Reveals AI-Based Streaming Tech Built for Cloud Gaming

29-01-2026 22:19 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Sony details a new cloud streaming method designed to improve stability, reduce visual drops, and make game streaming more reliable across devices.

Dispatch is censored on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch

29-01-2026 22:19 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Although there was initially speculation about Dispatch being censored on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, its now confirmed that this is indeed the case. In the PC and PS5 versions, the game featured a Visual Censorship setting. This is gone on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, so youre always getting the censored experience.

Arknights: Endfield Tower Defense Guide

29-01-2026 22:04 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Find out how to beat the tower defense mode Imminent Incursion in Arknights: Endfield, using this step-by-step guide.

Nintendo Direct Partner Event Coming Up Next Week, Report Says

29-01-2026 21:38 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

Comcept, The Studio Behind Mighty No. 9 And ReCore, Shuts Down

29-01-2026 21:30 via gamespot.com

Comcept, the studio formed and once headed by storied former Capcom producer Keiji Inafune, has officially closed its doors. The news was first reported on Japanese website Gamebiz, which posted a reproduction of the official closure announcement, which was then translated by Gematsu.Comcept was formed in 2010 by Keiji Inafune, who had left Capcom after enduring a string of high-profile cancellations, including Mega Man Legends 3. Comcept operated primarily as a planning company, working togethe

Richer Households Now Make Up The Majority Of Gaming Hardware Buyers

29-01-2026 21:26 via gamespot.com

Some new eye-opening data from Circana demonstrates the impacts of gaming hardware getting more expensive, as over half the households who bought gaming hardware recently made $100,000 or more a year.More specifically, a post from Circana's Senior Director Mat Piscatella on Bluesky revealed that 53% of households who bought new video game hardware, like the Nintendo Switch 2 or PS5 Pro, in Q4 2025 made more than $100,000 annually. In Q1 2022, only 40% of buyers were above that threshold.Converse

Backyard Sports: The Animated Special Is Out Now

29-01-2026 20:52 via gamespot.com

Today, the Backyard Sports video game franchise has made the leap to animation. As revealed last fall, Backyard Sports: The Animated Special has arrived, and you can watch it right here.The special was produced and animated by Lighthouse Studios, one of the companies behind The Cuphead Show. This 11-minute episode largely focuses on Stephanie "Bubbles" Morgan, as voiced by Ego Nwodim. Bubbles is having a crisis because she lost her lucky bubblegum before the big game, and she only has 30 minutes

Steal A Brainrot, The Incredibly Popular Roblox Game, Gets A Movie Deal

29-01-2026 20:36 via gamespot.com

Steal a Brainrot, the immensely popular Roblox game that just had a concert with Bruno Mars, could become a movie. Story Kitchen, the production company that's made a name for itself with video game adaptations, has begun the development process on a Steal a Brainrot movie, Deadline reported.The creators of the game are involved, too, the report said. Crucially, the report said the Steal a Brainrot movie is in "early development." Plenty of movies get announced but never materialize, for any num

Konami Keeps Breaking Revenue and Profit Records Thanks to Strong Performance of Games

29-01-2026 20:20 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Today, Konami announced its financial results for the first nine months of fiscal year 2026, between April 2025 and December 2025.

Nintendo Issues Correction Over Leaked Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Games

29-01-2026 20:05 via gamespot.com

A Walmart advertisement showing two unannounced GameCube games coming to Nintendo Switch Online was actually a mistake from Nintendo itself, and the two titles aren't planned for the service as of yet.After Walmart's Nintendo page displayed a graphic including Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Pikmin 2, a Nintendo of America spokesperson told IGN that it "provided a retailer with an image of Nintendo GameCube -- Nintendo Classics titles that incorrectly included games that are not planned for release

Preorders For The Official Marathon DualSense And PS5 Headset Are Now Live

29-01-2026 19:36 via gamespot.com

Marathon Limited Edition DualSense Controller$85 | Releases March 5 Preorder at PlayStation Direct Marathon Limited Edition Pulse Elite Wireless Headset$170 | Releases March 5 Preorder at PlayStation DirectBungie's Marathon launches March 5 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. Fans looking to gear up for the new extraction shooter revival of Bungie's classic franchise can now preorder the official Marathon-themed DualSense controller ($85) and a Pulse Elite Wireless Headset ($170) launching on the

God Of War's New Thor Replaces Old Thor (New Kratos)

29-01-2026 19:16 via gamespot.com

The God of War TV show at Prime Video continues to add to its cast, with a new report saying Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (Severance, Trapped) will play Thor, the God of Thunder.He joins a cast that includes Ryan Hurst as Kratos (Hurst played Thor in God of War Ragnarok), along with Teresa Palmer as Sif and Max Paker as Heimdall. Deadline reported that Ólafsson had joined the God of War TV show as Thor. Continue Reading at GameSpot

It Seems Developers Don't Want To Make Xbox Games Much Anymore

29-01-2026 19:07 via gamespot.com

Game developers are continuing to prefer working on games for PC and PlayStation 5 over Xbox Series X|S, according to new data from the Game Developers Conference's latest report tracking the state of the games industry over the last year.The latest report from GDC (via Christopher Dring at The Game Business) showed a continued decline in developers working on projects for Xbox. While PC remains the one platform to rule them all, with 83% of surveyed developers currently making games for it and

WheelMates, Co-Op Adventure with RC Cars, Revealed, Coming to PC and Console

29-01-2026 18:58 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Grab a friend to join the first WheelMates playtest in February.

Crystal Dynamics Announces New Partnerships to Celebrate Tomb Raider's 30th Anniversary

29-01-2026 18:58 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Crystal Dynamics is gearing up to celebrate Tomb Raider's 30th Anniversary with the upcoming release of Legacy of Atlantis, and in honor of the event, they have announced their new partnerships.

Sony Is Sending A "From PlayStation" Message To PS4 Users, Asking Them To Upgrade To PS5

29-01-2026 18:18 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Sony Interactive Entertainment is sending out a "From PlayStation" message to PS4 users, asking them to upgrade to PS5.

Crimson Desert Features Multiple Playable Characters And A Missile-Firing Mech

29-01-2026 18:07 via gamespot.com

Ahead of Crimson Desert's March 19 launch, developer Pearl Abyss has shared a 15-minute features-overview video detailing some of what you can expect in the open-world action-adventure game. This includes a grappling hook, a mountable dragon, a pilotable mech to wreak some havoc, and two more playable characters.The features-overview video went over primary protagonist Kliff's journey of saving the world of Pywel, a medieval-fantasy continent that is embroiled in conflict from political and supe

Abide Is A First-Person Horror Game Made With Stop-Motion Animation

29-01-2026 18:00 via gamespot.com

There's no shortage of mystery games on Steam, but developer Talha & Jack Co is aiming to put a handcrafted--and gruesome--feel on that genre with its next title, Abide. The duo behind games like Judero and Mashina has revealed its grisly new mystery game, which uses traditionally animated dolls and prosthetic gore effects to tell a stomach-churning narrative that looks heavily inspired by Italian Giallo thrillers. You can check out the reveal trailer below.Set in the secluded, supposedly id

Romeo Is A Dead Man Pre-Load Date Revealed, Download Size Similar To No More Heroes 3 On PS5

29-01-2026 17:47 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

The pre-load date and download size for Grasshopper Manufacture's upcoming action-adventure game, Romeo Is A Dead Man, have been revealed.

Nintendo Places Image-Sharing Restrictions On "Certain" Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Features

29-01-2026 17:08 via gamespot.com

Nintendo admits that, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream arriving on April 16, the social-life sim may lead to "humorous, surprising, or unpredictable moments" that could be misunderstood when taken out of context. As such, the Mario maker is placing restrictions on "certain image-sharing features" in the game to facilitate a more welcoming and enjoyable experience for all players.The company announced the decision in a short press release on Nintendo's official support page. The company said

Run Your Own Greasy Fast Food Empire In This Week's Epic Games Store Freebie

29-01-2026 17:07 via gamespot.com

The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given away hun

Taxi Chaos 2 Review Gamerhub UK

29-01-2026 17:04 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Not as crazy as Sega's champion, but a fun alternative.

Prince Of Persia Remake Lead Voice Actress Wasn't Informed About Its Cancellation By Ubisoft

29-01-2026 17:02 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Prince of Persia remake lead voice actress Eman Ayaz wasn't informed about the game's cancellation by Ubisoft prior to the announcement.

Fable Reboot Has No Multiplayer, Not Coming To Switch 2

29-01-2026 16:54 via gamespot.com

Playground Games has published a new FAQ for the upcoming Fable reboot that answers a series of key questions about the RPG, including whether or not there will be multiplayer and if it's coming to Switch.While many games are adopting multiplayer modes and features, the new Fable reboot is not. The FAQ confirms that the game is a "single-player open-world action-RPG" with no multiplayer.The FAQ also outlines the game's platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and "Game Pass." There w

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Lets You Have A Love Square With A Clown Because Why Not?

29-01-2026 16:29 via gamespot.com

Nintendo dropped a 22-minute Direct presentation for the upcoming social-life sim Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, which revealed all kinds of fun and fascinating features for the Switch-exclusive. Tucked in the broadcast was an interesting dilemma, and if you blinked, you might've missed it, but let me point it out for all to see: You can not only fall in love with a clown, but you can get involved in a love square with said clown because, well ... everyone loves clowns, right?Yes, the forthco

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Adds Same-Sex Relationships And Non-Binary Miis

29-01-2026 16:29 via gamespot.com

More than 10 years after vowing to make a "more inclusive" Tomodachi Life game, Nintendo has made good on that promise, revealing in a Nintendo Direct that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will add not only same-sex romances, but the option to make non-binary Mii characters.The 22-minute Direct for the Switch game demonstrated the character creation process for Miis, which includes three gender options: Male, Female, and Non-Binary. Additionally, players can pick any (or none) of the three optio

Haunted Chocolatier Progress Isn't Being Affected By Stardew Valley Updates, Creator Says

29-01-2026 16:24 via gamespot.com

It's been sometime since Haunted Chocolatier, the next game from Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone, received an update, but that doesn't mean the project and its progress have stalled.That's according to a new update from Barone himself, who provided a short post on the game's website to address some speculation around his focus on the game, its current progress, and rumors of a 2030 release date. In the post, Barone explains that he's been very productive on Haunted Chocolatier lately, and tha

Hytale Now Has Call Of Duty Mods, Meaning You Can Get Fragged On Black Ops 2's Hijacked

29-01-2026 16:11 via gamespot.com

Not even a month after launching, Hytale players have already created Call of Duty mods for the Minecraft-like game. New clips popping up on social media showcase people lighting up opponents with a variety of guns on the iconic Black Ops 2 map, Hijacked. Hytale partner EpicNNG and content creator Dave Kratzy posted short videos on X showing off the action, with the server apparently being found at Everlands.net.The Call of Duty mod may not feature ADS or killstreaks (at least not yet), but the

Patrick Gibson's "Impatience" Made Him Perfect For Young James Bond In 007 First Light, Dev Says

29-01-2026 16:10 via gamespot.com

The new James Bond game 007 First Light features actor Patrick Gibson in the starring role of a young James Bond. Narrative and cinematic director Martin Emborg has now shed more light on why he believes Gibson is a great pick for the role.Speaking to Game Informer, Emborg said Gibson--who recently gained more fame for playing a young Dexer Morgan in the Dexter prequel series Original Sin--has "great youthful" energy and a level of "built-in impatience."This was "perfect" for the version of Jame

Phasmophobia Will Finally Haunt Players With Its 1.0 Launch This Year

29-01-2026 16:00 via gamespot.com

Phasmophobia is set to have its scariest year yet, with the game's 1.0 update slated to arrive in 2026 alongside new maps, a major overhaul of character models and animations, a Switch 2 release, and more "spooktacular surprises."As revealed in developer Kinetic Games 2026 Phasmophobia roadmap, the 1.0 update will feature what the developer had previously described as "Horror 2.0"--a collection of major changes to the core ghost-hunting part of the game and that is now included as part of the 1.

Huntdown: Overtime Looks Like An '80s Action Movie In Video Game Form

29-01-2026 16:00 via gamespot.com

Easy Trigger Games and Coffee Stain Publishing have announced Huntdown: Overtime, a roguelite prequel to their 2020 run-and-gun action game Huntdown.The game directly follows the origins of John Sawyer, one of the playable characters in Huntdown, as he's transformed into a cyborg bounty hunter. Players fight through the game's cyberpunk criminal underworld in procedurally generated runs, and upgrade John Sawyer with new cybernetics after each death.That reveal trailer and the game at large are i

Return To Silent Hill Director Wanted A Longer Film, Hopes Fans See It Someday

29-01-2026 15:45 via gamespot.com

Return to Silent Hill director Christophe Gans has confirmed that an alternate, longer cut of the film exists, but there's no guarantee this version will see the light of day.That's according to a fan who attended the Return to Silent Hill premiere and a Q&A session with Gans (via Reddit), who says the filmmaker originally submitted a longer version of the movie. Gans described this cut as longer and allowing the story more room to breathe, but he was instructed by his producers to trim the

An Appropriately Unhinged Fable Gameplay Breakdown

29-01-2026 15:45 via youtube.com

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I Hate This Place Review - Jump Dash Roll

29-01-2026 15:39 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

I Hate This Place offers creeping dread in survival form. Is it worth turning off the lights to play? JDR ventures into the dark in today's review.

Solid Snake Is Sneaking Into Rainbow Six Siege

29-01-2026 15:23 via gamespot.com

Metal Gear protagonist and stealth-action game icon Solid Snake is making his Rainbow Six Siege debut very soon for one of the most obvious crossovers in video game history. The official announcement came shortly after leakers teased the upcoming crossover.Rainbow Six Siege leaker Shiny claimed in an X post that a Metal Gear Solid collaboration will debut in Siege's Year 11, Season 1, saying that the event is "not just a skin collaboration" and teased that it includes a new operator. Insider Gam

Solid Snake Is Reportedly Sneaking Into Rainbow Six Siege

29-01-2026 15:23 via gamespot.com

Metal Gear protagonist and stealth-action game icon Solid Snake is reportedly making his Rainbow Six Siege debut very soon for one of the most obvious crossovers in video game history.Rainbow Six Siege leaker Shiny claimed in an X post that a Metal Gear Solid collaboration will debut in Siege's Year 11, Season 1, saying that the event is "not just a skin collaboration" and teased that it includes a new operator. Insider Gaming corroborated the leak, reporting that Solid Snake will indeed be adde

Ubisoft actually addresses the Black Flag remake!? #Eurogamer

29-01-2026 15:20 via youtube.com

Ubisoft actually addresses the Black Flag remake!? #Eurogamer

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Review | NoobFeed

29-01-2026 15:20 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Zahra from NoobFeed writes: Final Fantasy VII REMAKE INTERGRADE works because it knows how to be careful. The story is told in depth within a single part instead of all at once. Each method helps the characters get better, the plots get more interesting, and the people stay involved. It doesn't feel like too much; it feels planned.

Desvelado Review | NoobFeed

29-01-2026 15:20 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Asura from NoobFeed writes: Desvelado's art has a fully hand-drawn style that gives it color and personality. Every animation feels like it was carefully made, from Vampi's idle moves to how enemies act. The style of the art puts emphasis on clarity over detail, which makes it easy to read during fast-paced scenes.

Xbox in 2026: Best Value or Losing Focus?

29-01-2026 15:19 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Xbox in 2026 still offers strong value through Game Pass, but pricing pressure and mixed messaging raise questions about its long-term console focus.

Perfect Tides: Station to Station Review | NoobFeed

29-01-2026 15:19 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Nusrat from NoobFeed writes: Perfect Tides: Station to Station is a fun game that doesn't try to make it too easy to be an adult. It's not fun to learn or run away. It asks you to be with the hurt, the doubt, and the slow awareness that progress often feels like it's stopping.

Perfect Tides Review | NoobFeed

29-01-2026 15:19 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Asura from NoobFeed writes: Perfect Tides is not a game that is meant to be fun by being hard or showy. Its purpose is to make you feel something, even if that something is bad. The puzzles aren't always easy, and there are times when you don't get any help, which can be annoying, especially when they get in the way of some of the best parts of the story.

Blightstone Review | NoobFeed

29-01-2026 15:19 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Nusrat from NoobFeed writes: In Blightstone, you can move forward on two levels: during a single run and across multiple tries. As characters level up during a run, they get access to random ability choices or stat upgrades. This forces you to build your teams based on chance rather than strict planning.

Split Fiction Movie Starring Sydney Sweeney Gets A Key Update

29-01-2026 15:06 via gamespot.com

A Split Fiction movie is in development now with Sydney Sweeney attached to star in it, but how is the movie coming along and will it ever actually get made? That remains to be seen, but game director Josef Fares gave an update on it recently, saying in an interview that he just recently got a first draft of the movie script.He told Moviezine (via Dexerto) that even getting a script in the first place was notable because, "There's so much talk in Hollywood" for projects that have a lot of buzz b

Candy Crush Publisher Teams With Yahoo For New Crushable Game

29-01-2026 15:00 via gamespot.com

Yahoo Games is relaunching in 2026 with new original games and licensed titles. The first one out of the gate is Crushable, a new daily puzzle game from Candy Crush publisher King. It's meant to be a title that can be played for just a few minutes per day. To get the word out about Crushable's launch, Yahoo has lined up Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz to appear as its celebrity pitchman in the new ad below.Candy Crush players should be able to pick up Crushable fairly quickly. The "cand

MIO: Memories in Orbit Review | NoobFeed

29-01-2026 14:49 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Azfar from NoobFeed writes: MIO: Memories in Orbit is a sure bet as a Metroidvania that loves mood, smooth movement, and having its own look. It takes a lot from classics in the genre, which can be a bad thing, but it stands out through design and feel.

Meta's Reality Labs Is Still Losing A Lot Of Money

29-01-2026 14:38 via gamespot.com

Facebook parent company Meta has released its latest earnings report, and while the company made many billions of dollars in profit, not every business unit at the technology giant is profitable.The company's Reality Labs division--which comprises virtual and augmented reality consumer hardware, software, and content--continued to be a sore spot for Meta. For the quarter that ended on December 31, Reality Labs recorded revenue of $955 million, down from $1.083 billion during the same period last

Arc Raiders Dev Says It's Being Hit By Coordinated DDoS Attacks

29-01-2026 14:09 via gamespot.com

Earlier this week, Arc Raiders players encountered an enemy that they couldn't shoot or destroy. Embark Studios has confirmed that its wildly popular Arc Raiders and The Finals were targeted by "extensive, coordinated" distributed denial-of-service attacks that left the games' servers in an unstable state with some players unable to reconnect.Per Eurogamer, community manager Ossen informed players that Arc Raiders and The Finals had been the target of DDoS attacks in a message on the former's Di

All Fire Pit Locations in No Rest For The Wicked

29-01-2026 13:59 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Find out how to locate all the fire pits in No Rest For The Wicked, using this guide with all the exact map markers.