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Highguard Patch Gives Players What They Really Wanted From The Start

30-01-2026 23:20 via gamespot.com

Highguard players have shared their desire for expanded match-ups, and the game's developer, Wildlight, has listened. Starting today and going through the weekend, Highguard is introducing an "experimental" five-on-five Raid playlist. This isn't meant as a replacement for the game's three-on-three Raids, but it could potentially become a full-time part of the game.Per Wildlight's announcement, the 5v5 Raids will have 10 lives to players instead of the standard six. It will also take slightly lon

Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Is Further Evidence The Franchise Has Lost What Made It Special

30-01-2026 22:13 via gamespot.com

Megan the bear has just informed me that it has been five years and six months since I last booted up Animal Crossing: New Horizons. In the intervening days, the town has changed a lot. There's a coffee shop in the museum now (added in New Horizons 2.0), run by a taciturn pigeon named Brewer. A hotel stands over one of the town's two piers. The first time I visit the resort, Tom Nook immediately ropes me into crafting items to extoll my island's virtues and helping design rooms in the new hotel.

WWE 2K26 Revealed: CM Punk Headlines A Massive Sequel

30-01-2026 21:00 via gamespot.com

WWE 2K26 is officially stepping into the ring this March, and 2K is betting big on scale, nostalgia, and player freedom. Headlined by reigning World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk on the cover, the latest entry in the long-running wrestling franchise promises new match types, sweeping upgrades across every mode, and the largest roster in series history.WWE 2K26 launches March 13, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Premium editions arrive a week earlier on

Is The Last Of Us Season 3 The Final Season? "It Certainly Seems That Way," HBO Boss Says

30-01-2026 20:54 via gamespot.com

Many are wondering if the upcoming third season of HBO's The Last of Us could be the show's final set of episodes, and that appears to be increasingly likely.HBO programming boss Casey Bloys was asked by Deadline if the third season will be its last, and he replied, "It certainly seems that way." He didn't totally confirm anything, though, as Bloys went on to say, "On decisions like that, we defer to the showrunners. So you can ask them."Season 3 is expected to premiere sometime in 2027, though

Save On Dozens Of Games & Accessories In Woot's Week-Long Video Game Mega Sale

30-01-2026 20:28 via gamespot.com

The Amazon-owned retailer Woot is running a massive Games Mega Sale from until February 6 that includes dozens of physical video games, accessories, collectible mini consoles, and PC hardware. Even better, you can also save an additional 20% on video games and hardware at Woot until February 1 when you use the discount code GAMER at checkout. To top it all off, Amazon Prime members can even get free shipping on their orders. There are many great discounts, and we've rounded up some of them in th

A God Of War Actor Is Reprising His Game Role For The TV Show

30-01-2026 20:17 via gamespot.com

While the upcoming God of War television show for Prime Video has mostly been casting new faces for key roles, fans of the game can expect to see at least one actor reprising his original role. Welcome back, Mimir.A report from Deadline confirmed that Scottish actor Alastair Duncan will once again portray Mimir, the self-declared "smartest man in the world." Duncan first appeared as Mimir in the 2018 installment, and his other video game credits include Death Stranding 2 as the President and Met

Apex Legends For Switch Shutting Down This Year, But Switch 2 Edition Lives On

30-01-2026 20:02 via gamespot.com

Developer Respawn Entertainment has announced that it is shutting down the servers for the battle royale game Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch. However, the game will remain playable on Switch 2.The upcoming Apex Legends Season 29 will be the final update for the game on Switch. Beginning with Season 30 on August 4, 2026, Apex Legends will no longer be playable on the OG Switch.Until then, people can play normally. Any leftover allotment of in-game currency can be migrated to the Switch 2 version

Gaming Stocks Get Hammered After Google Reveals New AI Vibe Coding Technology

30-01-2026 19:57 via gamespot.com

Google has rolled out a new AI technology, Project Genie, that claims to allow users to create interactive worlds "generated in real time." Apparently some video game investors are spooked, as a number of gaming companies saw their stock prices get hammered today.In particular, Rockstar Games parent company Take-Two's stock price took a massive beating, falling by more than 9% today, wiping out billions in market cap along the way. Roblox Corp., which makes the hugely popular game Roblox, saw an

Fortnite's Growing Problems Will Be The Target Of A New Epic "Strike Team"

30-01-2026 19:46 via gamespot.com

Epic Games has acknowledged players' complaints about Fortnite's recent stability issues, and it's taking action to fix them. Fortnite design director Ted Timmins has announced a new "multi-discipline live-ops strike team" will now be watching over Fortnite to catch any issues and help improve the game's quality of life.According to Timmins, members of the live-ops strike team will meet daily, prioritize feedback, and take action when needed. Timmins recently asked players to report any bugs tha

DokeV: Vaporware or Vision? A Tense Conversation With a Pearl Abyss Developer

30-01-2026 19:31 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Is DokeV real?We sat down with a developer at Pearl Abyss who agreed to speak with us about the games long silence, the teams ambitions, and whether fans should still believe in DokeV.

Markiplier's Video Game Movie Iron Lung Makes Back Its Budget Before It's Even Out Everywhere

30-01-2026 19:17 via gamespot.com

The video game movie Iron Lung, which was self-financed by YouTube star Markiplier, is off to a good start in theaters, it appears.Deadline reported that the movie, which was written and directed by Markiplier, who also stars in the movie, pulled in $3.5 million from its Thursday night previews in the US. The movie's budget was said to be under $3 million, with only "barebones" marketing spend. The Iron Lung movie opens widely today, January 30.The Thursday night box office numbers for Iron Lung

Code Vein 2 Endings Guide - How To Get All 3 Endings

30-01-2026 18:58 via gamespot.com

Code Vein 2 features three different endings, but unlike many similar games, they don't require you to enter New Game Plus to access them. Instead, they unlock after meeting certain conditions in the main story, allowing you to pick up after your previous ending to see another one through. Meeting these conditions will require some work on your part, though, as you'll need to change the past at four separate points to reach the game's true ending. Whether you do this before the first ending or c

All Code Vein 2 Hot Spring Locations

30-01-2026 18:56 via gamespot.com

Code Vein 2 features a variety of hot springs your character can find and bathe in throughout your adventure. It's a good idea to do this if you want to collect all the craftable recipes in the game.Each time you rest in a hot spring, you'll receive two recipes that are automatically added to your crafting options, with some of them being particularly helpful against certain bosses in the game. Additionally, you'll earn the Master Bather Trophy or Achievement once you've taken a dip in every hot

Arc Raiders Trophy Display Project - All Steps And Rewards

30-01-2026 18:54 via gamespot.com

Arc Raiders projects are a fun way for players to work toward long-term goals back home while they're exploring topside. This means finding and extracting with high-value items that can be applied to the project to earn rewards. While some of these projects are temporary, January 2026's addition of the Trophy Display project appears to be the game's first permanent (or at least very long-term) project. Below, we'll fill you in on what items you'll need for this project and what rewards you'll ea

52% of US Video Game Hardware Buyers in Q4 2025 Had a Household Income of $100K+

30-01-2026 18:53 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Senior Director and Video Game Industry Advisor at Circana Mat Piscatella on social media revealed the average household income for people buying video games in 2025.

Metal Gear Series Hits Huge Sales Milestone After Delta: Snake Eater's Launch

30-01-2026 18:28 via gamespot.com

With a new-old Metal Gear Solid game on the market in the form of Delta: Snake Eater, developer-publisher Konami has announced that the stealth-action franchise has reached a massive sales milestone of 65.5 million.According to a sales breakdown on Konami's corporate website (via Eurogamer), the company provided a look at the success of its various intellectual properties. The football sim eFootball (formerly known as PES) "sold or downloaded" 950 million copies worldwide, and the cute baseball

Villion: Code debut trailer, details, and screenshots

30-01-2026 17:56 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Compile Heart has released the debut trailer, information, and screenshots for Villion: Code, its newly announced school RPG by Megami Tensei and Persona series co-creator Kouji Okada.

The surreal psychological platformer, The Perfect Pencil, is out now for PC and the Switch

30-01-2026 17:56 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"Studio Cima is pleased to announce that its story-driven action platformer, The Perfect Pencil, is available today on PC (Steam Deck Verified) and Nintendo Switch " - Studio Cima.

The robot rhythm RPG, Steel Century Groove, is now available via Steam

30-01-2026 17:56 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"Solo indie developer Sloth Gloss Games is delighted to announce that their debut game, robot rhythm RPG, Steel Century Groove, is out now on Windows PC via Steam." - Sloth Gloss Games.

The Epic Games Store Weekly Freebie is Ready to be Served

30-01-2026 17:56 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

The Epic Games Store weekly give-away is finger-licking-good? Maybe?

The Disney Afternoon Collection 'Updated Edition' is Coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

30-01-2026 17:56 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

The Disney Afternoon Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with two new games.

Dont Stop, Girlypop! is Now Available - Launch Trailer

30-01-2026 17:56 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

The unique Y2K arena movement shooter Don't Stop, Girlypop! is now available on Steam, and the developers have released a new Launch Trailer.

Task Force Admiral Vol.1: American Carrier Battles is now available via Steam EA

30-01-2026 17:55 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"MicroProse and DryDock Dreams Games are today very excited to announce that Task Force AdmiralVol.1: American Carrier Battles is now available via Steam EA." - MicroProse and DryDock Dreams Games.

Battlefield 6 And Redsec Update Addresses Movement, Audio Issues, And More

30-01-2026 17:51 via gamespot.com

A new Battlefield 6 update is planned for February 3, and the patch notes detail changes focused on quality-of-life improvements across Battlefield 6 and Redsec battle royale. This includes map adjustments, audio improvements, and small movement fixes.Battlefield Studios continues to make improvements following the delay of Season 2, and the developer says this update has a "particular focus on smoothing out edge cases reported by players."One of the major changes detailed in the patch notes is

Gamers Really Love Games From Their Home Country, Says Analyst

30-01-2026 17:17 via gamespot.com

Video games may be a popular entertainment medium around the world, with there being some 2.7 billion gamers globally according to December 2025 Statista data, but an analyst has contextualized this popularity a bit with new findings suggesting that video games are really popular in the country in which they are developed.Rhys Elliott, the head of games market data firm Alinea Analytics, shared his findings in an X post on January 29. Discussing the concept of the "hometown hero," Elliott had su

Why An Elder Scrolls TV Show Would Struggle, According To Former Bethesda Dev

30-01-2026 17:00 via gamespot.com

The Fallout TV show based on Bethesda's game franchise is proving popular, prompting some to wonder if another one of the company's franchises, The Elder Scrolls, could get its own show. That remains to be seen, but now former Bethesda designer Bruce Nesmith has said an Elder Scrolls TV show probably would not work.He told Press Box PR (via Insider Gaming) that there is "something very special and different" about Fallout that makes it good fodder for a TV show. On the other hand, The Elder Scro

Some Of Linux's Biggest Players Are Unifying Their Gaming Efforts

30-01-2026 16:36 via gamespot.com

As gaming support on Linux has continued to grow over the past few years several distributions specifically designed around gaming support have become increasingly popular. In order to better serve users going forward, many of them have joined a collective to help focus efforts on better future support and reduce duplicated, time-wasting work.The Open Gaming Collective is being contributed to by some of the most prolific gaming Linux distributions around, including Bazzite, Nobara, PikaOS, Playt

Beyond Good And Evil 2 Is Still Happening, Says Ubisoft Creative Director

30-01-2026 16:29 via gamespot.com

Originally announced almost two decades ago, Beyond Good and Evil 2 continues to be in active development. Ubisoft creative director Fawzi Mesmar confirmed that his team is "committed and focused on delivering a remarkable game" on LinkedIn.Spotted by VGC, Mesmar gave the Beyond Good and Evil 2 update after Ubisoft announced more layoffs, studio closures, and the cancellation of the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. The creative director noted his team and the long-gestating sequel (po

How To Change Your Appearance In Code Vein 2

30-01-2026 16:24 via gamespot.com

Code Vein 2 is a punishing soulslike adventure that sends you into a perilous world to fight challenging foes and tackle a time-bending story. But the most important part is that you look good doing it, right? That's where this game's deep and feature-packed character creation system comes into play, allowing you to create a playable character that really matches your preferences.However, even if you spend multiple hours getting everything about your character exactly how you want it before begi

Skyrim Designer On Where Elder Scrolls 6 And Fallout 5 Could Go, And His Dream For Elder Scrolls 9

30-01-2026 16:21 via gamespot.com

Skyrim's lead designer, Bruce Nesmith, has shared his thoughts on The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5, singling out a few locations that he thinks could serve each game well for a setting. He also talked about one part of older Elder Scrolls games that he would like to see return in a hypothetical The Elder Scrolls 9.Nesmith was asked by Press Box PR where he thought the "most interesting" place would be to set The Elder Scrolls 6. He said he would take the game to the Elven lands and the Summerse

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Complete Overview, Launches April 16th

30-01-2026 16:07 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Learn all of the details for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, set for release on April 16th, 2026

More Developers Than Ever Believe Generative AI Is Hurting The Game Industry

30-01-2026 16:05 via gamespot.com

A new GDC survey shows that game developers' ire toward the use of generative AI in game development is going up.Every year, the organization behind GDC Festival of Gaming releases the State of the Game Industry Report, featuring insights from thousands of developers around the video game industry. For the 2026 State of the Game Industry Report, 2,300 were surveyed for the latest one and were asked about a variety of topics, including generative AI.Overall, 36% of the game developers surveyed us

Nvidia Launches Native GeForce Now App For Linux In Growing Support For The Operating System

30-01-2026 16:03 via gamespot.com

In a slowly growing show of support for the operating system, Nvidia has launched a beta version of GeForce Now for Linux users.The app, which is available for users on Ubuntu 24.04 (and likely many other distributions of Linux such as Bazzite and Nobara) allows you to stream compatible games that you own on various storefronts, such as Steam. These games are rendered on Nvidia's servers, giving you access to better performance than you might have at home without minimal latency, with a monthly

How to Beat All Bosses in Code Vein 2

30-01-2026 15:59 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Find out how to defeat all the bosses in Code Vein 2, using these tips and tricks to quickly complete both the story and the dungeons.

New Data Shows Game Key Cards Are Selling Despite The Hate

30-01-2026 15:56 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Deku Deals, an aggregator of sales and discounts for physical games, shared some new data about its users that shows game key cards are selling just fine. Of the 1,070 Deku Deals users who have added one or more third party physical releases to their collection, 735 of them own one or more Game-Key Card titles, the site wrote in a new blog post this week. Theres even a pie chart to show the disparity.The site also listed the most popular Switch 2 games among its users. Six of them are game key c

Cairn Review Ain't No Mountain High Enough | Console Creatures

30-01-2026 15:56 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Console Creatures writes, "Cairn wasn't on my list of must-play titles this year, but it needs to be on yours. It's a puzzle game disguised as a climbing game, as no two climbs ever feel the same or offer the same solution. Cairn is just this incredible game I can't put down."

Final Fantasy 7 Fans Can Get New Game For Free

30-01-2026 15:34 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Final Fantasy 7 is one of the most iconic video games of all time, with it helping to changed the RPG landscape when it was released in 1997.

Cairn Review - Gamer Social Club

30-01-2026 15:33 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Cairn is The Game Bakers intense climbing sim: manage stamina, hunger and gear as Aava tackles Mount Kami.

Nintendo Shifts Blame For Dispatch Switch Version's Censorship As Players Request Refunds

30-01-2026 15:31 via gamespot.com

After Switch owners complained about the superhero comedy Dispatch forcing censorship on the newly released Nintendo versions of the game, Nintendo released a statement denying that it was directly responsible for this decision.The statement (per GoNintendo) reads: "Nintendo requires all games on its platforms to receive ratings from independent organizations and to meet our established content and platform guidelines. While we inform partners when their titles don’t meet our guidelines, N

No Dog in Fable is Actually a Good Thing

30-01-2026 15:17 via youtube.com

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GameStop Could Become A Totally Different Company

30-01-2026 15:06 via gamespot.com

Billionaire GameStop chairman and CEO Ryan Cohen has revealed that he plans to buy a company to help transform GameStop from where it stands today at around an $11 billion market cap to a $100 billion-plus giant that would sell more than video games and collectibles.Cohen told The Wall Street Journal that he's pursuing a publicly traded company for a buyout, and it would probably be a company in the consumer or retail space. Cohen has a history in those markets, as he co-founded Chewy before sel

After 10 Years Owlchemy Labs' Job Simulator Surpasses 6m Installs

30-01-2026 14:44 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Owlchemy Labs' Job Simulator has proven to be an unstoppable force in VR, with 6 million installs and counting.

Code Vein 2 Tier List Best Weapons Ranked (January 2026)

30-01-2026 14:43 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

Here are all the most powerful weapons in Code Vein 2, ranked from best to worst in a tier list fashion, including Formae synergies.

Dispatch is now available for Nintendo Switch 1 and 2

30-01-2026 14:42 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"AdHoc Studio is thrilled to announce that its critically acclaimed superhero comedy, Dispatch, is now available on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. " - AdHoc Studio.

Google AI Tool Let Users Make Rip-Off Nintendo Worlds

30-01-2026 14:31 via gamespot.com

Google has dropped a new experimental AI called Project Genie, which can create playable worlds that can be explored for around 60 seconds. This technology may not be able to create a fully playable game, but it can apparently emulate some of Nintendo's classic titles.The Verge has shared its hands-on test with Project Genie, which allowed the outlet to create AI-generated worlds that resemble Super Mario 64, Metroid Prime, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, the knock-offs wer

Microsoft Reportedly Working On Building Back Trust In Windows As More Users Leave For Linux

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

With the end of support for Windows 10 last October, the transition to Windows 11 hasn't been as smooth as Microsoft might have hoped, with performance issues, bugs, and unpopular features eroding users' trust in the dominant operating system. Sources cited by The Verge say Microsoft is working on improving the core experience, hoping to regain users' trust as more PC users than ever have defected to Linux.Windows engineers have reportedly been set to tackle the operating system's most pressing

The sandbox adventure, Core Keeper, is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2

30-01-2026 13:39 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"Pugstormand Fireshine Gamesare today very happy to announce that their sandbox adventure, Core Keeper, is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2." - Pugstormand Fireshine Games.

The cozy hidden object adventure, Lost and Found Co., is coming to Steam on March 6th

30-01-2026 13:39 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"The Steam launch of Lost and Found Co. has been moved back a few weeks, to March 6, 2026. We are very sorry for this delay, as we know that many of you have been eagerly awaiting the launch." - Bit Egg Inc.

The adventure brawler, Scott Pilgrim EX, is coming to PC and consoles on March 3rd

30-01-2026 13:39 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"Tribute Games are today very happy to announce that their adventure brawler, Scott Pilgrim EX, is coming to PC and consoles on March 3rd, 2026." - Tribute Games.

Nightmare: The Lunatic is coming physically to the PS5 and Switch this Summer

30-01-2026 13:39 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net

"Publisher SelectaPlay, digital publisher CFK, and developer Maetdol Games are thrilled to reveal Standard and Collectors physical editions of the blisteringly fast-paced action roguelite Nightmare: The Lunatic, launching on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in Summer 2026." - SelectaPlay, CFK, Maetdol Games.