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The Big Fable Interview With Microsoft Developer Playground
IGN interviews Playground Games' founder and general manager, Ralph Fulton, on Microsoft's upcoming Fable reboot.
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Streetdog BMX Review - When Mastery Is the Reward | COGconnected
Streetdog BMX is a fantastic time for fans of the sport with the patience to learn and the persistence to not give up.
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"Crisol: Theater Of Idols" Hands-On Preview \\ paulsemel
A look at this upcoming first-person survival horror video game.
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Best Supporting Performance of 2025
VGChartz's Lee Mehr: "A game's lead voice actor may get the lion's share of the lines, but that doesn't diminish the importance of secondary charactersas well as their respective performances. This year was a balance of bigger and more modest budgets than last year. It speaks to how casting the right talent to inhabit said role goes further than dumping a truckload of money. No middle-market title exemplifies that more than Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (with ~$10 million to spare), leading the pa
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NS2 Best-Seller as Sales Top 16M LT - Worldwide Hardware Estimates for December 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling console worldwide with 3,813,393 units sold for December 2025, according to VGChartz estimates. The Switch 2 has sold 16.09 million units lifetime.The PlayStation 5 was the second best-selling console, with an estimated 3,382,873 units sold, to bring lifetime sales to 89.44 million units.
The Nintendo Switch 1 was the third best-selling console, with an estimated 781,879 units sold, to bring lifetime sales to 153.55 million units.
The Xbox Series X|S ca
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Mass Effect boss Michael Gamble is looking for a production director for the next game in the series
The most recent sign of progress comes from Mass Effect executive producer Michael Gamble, who's looking for help getting the new game done. "Hi, Im hiring a very important senior leadership role," Gamble wrote on X. "Theyll report to me and its gonna be awesome."
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Nexus Mods - Our Focus For 2026
Iluviel writes: "Were also committing to supporting Vortex on SteamOS. Well be targeting vanilla Steam hardware like the Steam Deck and Steam Machine. We wont be officially supporting any other configurations, but as Vortex is an open source project community developers will be free to extend support for their preferred Linux distros as they please."
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Score A Limited-Time Deal On This Sonic the Hedgehog Arcade Machine
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My Arcade Sonic The Hedgehog Mighty Player$85.89 (was $120) See at AmazonA traditional arcade cabinet can be quite expensive, but for something cute and compact, you'll want to check out this Sonic the Hedgehog Mighty Player from My Arcade. The little cabinet is on sale at Amazon for a limited time, and you can pick one up for just $85.89 (was $120).My Arcade Sonic The Hedgehog Mighty Player$85.89 (was $120)Officially licensed by Sega, the mini Sonic arcade cabinet features a 3.5-inch color dis
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ARC Raiders Roadmap: January - April 2026
Embark writes: "As we head into 2026, were excited to share our roadmap for the next four months. This will show you the types of new content to look forward to: new enemies, maps, conditions, or other changes. As you can expect, were not going to offer all the specifics, but enough that you know where were heading."
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Vampire Survivors' highly anticipated deck-building spin-off is getting an Xbox and Steam demo soon
If you're one of the 200K+ people who've already excitedly wish-listed Vampire Survivors' much-anticipated deck-building spin-off Vampire Crawlers, there's some good news to carry you into the weekend: a demo is arriving for Steam and Xbox Game Pass on 23rd February.
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Fallout lead says "spaghetti code" has nothing to do with being a "stupid, lazy programmer"
Fallout co-creator Timothy Cain wants you to know that unreadable, so-called "spaghetti code" in video games isn't a matter of discipline or geniusdevelopers just never have enough time to do their jobs.
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World of Warcraft's add-on changes aren't over 'There will doubtless be some loopholes players find'
A 12.0.1 patch will bring more changes after this week's Midnight expansion prepatch made dramatic changes to mods, character classes and the game's UI.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Physical Edition Includes The Full Game Data
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Switch 2)$70 | Releases March 26Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStopAfter launching last September for most other consoles, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is gearing up for a Switch 2 release on March 26. Offering enhanced frame rates and resolution compared to the existing Switch version, you'll get to race around two dozen tracks, play as 23 classic Sonic characters, and customize your kart to fit your playstyle. Our Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds revi
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Dead By Daylight Lets Fans Choose A Hero's Face And The Shape Of Evil
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For a decade, Dead by Daylight has let players into the world of the Entity as they faced original killers as well as some of the most evil monsters from film, TV shows, and video games. Now, Behaviour Interactive is calling on fans to help it complete a crowd-sourced Dead by Daylight chapter called The Grimoire.As explained by senior creative director David Richard, players can visit Dead by Daylight's Grimoire site and cast their votes to decide the face of the game's new hero. Fans will also
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The Upcoming Dinkum Physical Release Includes Bonus Content, But Only If You Preorder At GameStop
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Dinkum: Day One Edition (GameStop Exclusive)$30 | Releases January 30 Preorder at GameStop Dinkum Standard Edition$30 | Releases January 30Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best BuyNeed a cozy game to get you through these last few months of winter? Take a look at the Australian Outback-inspired world of Dinkum. It lets you and some friends explore a vibrant, cartoon version of the Outback as you gather resources, upgrade your town, and discover all sorts of secrets embedded wi
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WoW's Pricey Transmog Overhaul Just Got Way Cheaper
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World of Warcraft transmog prices are about to get slashed, with Blizzard announcing a 50% cost reduction to outfit creation prices.The pre-patch for WoW's Midnight expansion arrived on January 20 and brought major system updates to Blizzard's MMORPG, including an overhaul of its transmog system. In theory, the update makes the system more convenient with persistent looks, more outfit slots, and cheaper costs in the long term for those who frequently change the look of their gear.Transmog mains:
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The strategic autobattler, Turnbound, is now available via Steam EA
"Independent studio 1TK Games is excited to announce that Turnbound, its strategic autobattler built around experimentation and mastery, is now available in Early Access on Steam." - 1TK Games.
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Major Video Game Union Comes Out Against EA Saudi Buyout
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Late last year, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and the private equity firm Silver Lake made a $55 billion deal to purchase Electronic Arts and take the video game publisher private. Now, the Communication Workers of America's United Video Games union has approached the US Federal Trade Commission to share its opposition to the deal.According to Eurogamer, the UVG's letter calls out EA for its plans to cut down on its staff by calling the cuts "a choice,
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PlayStation Store "New Year Deals" Kicks Off the First Sale of 2026
The PlayStation Store "New Year Deals" is live, and it's the first promotion by Sony for 2026.
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The Hobbit &The Lord of the Rings 25th Anniversary Movie Tie-In Books Are Up For Preorder
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The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set 25th Anniversary Box Set$80 | Releases March 24 Preorder at Amazon The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 25th Anniversary Movie Tie-in$20 | Releases March 24 Preorder at Amazon The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 25th Anniversary Movie Tie-in$20 | Releases March 24 Preorder at Amazon The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 25th Anniversary Movie Tie-in$20 | Releases March 24 Preorder at AmazonIt's hard to believe, but Peter Jack
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I Hope Double Fine Keeps Getting To Make Weird Games Forever
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Xbox delivered the first big showcase of the year with its Developer Direct, and amid rumors that the event would highlight three of its most-anticipated games, there was plenty of speculation that it would also show off a secret fourth game as well. That speculation proved correct, as the showcase offered the first formal and lengthy preview of Kiln, the next game from Double Fine. The madcap party game is coming sometime this spring, and while we'll have to see how it turns out, the presentati
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Highguard Devs Will Break Silence With Launch-Day Stream
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Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards wrapped up on December 11, 2025, with a strange "one more thing" announcement: Highguard, the free-to-play PvP raid shooter that launches in just a few days. It has been six weeks since then, though, and developer Wildlight Entertainment went radio silent ... until now. The studio finally posted on social media on January 23, revealing that a livestream will fully detail the game on January 26, the same day Highguard arrives on consoles and PC.As the studio annou
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The Halo: Flashpoint Feet First Into Hell Expandalone Is Under $100 On Amazon.
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Halo: Flashpoint - ODST Feet First Into Hell$94 (was $122.76) See at AmazonHalo: Flashpoint was released back in 2024, adapting the tense gunfights the Halo series is known for into a competitive, turn-based tabletop skirmish game where players control Spartans, UNSC Marines, and Banished in head-to-head matches. It's essentially Warhammer 40,000 meets Halo, even down to the detailed sculpted minis--though, thankfully, Halo: Flashpoint is much easier to get into. Part of that is because the gam
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Code Vein 2 Character Creator Is Live, Now Go Make Some Absolute Freaks
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Later this month, Bandai Namco will send players on a time-traveling Revenant-fighting adventure in Code Vein 2. But if you want to get an early jump into the game's first steps, the Code Vein 2 Character Creator Demo is now live. Players can use it ahead of time to craft their Revenant Hunter, and all of their creations can be imported to the game when it launches.As you can see in the video above, there are a ton of options to choose from, including a costume that looks a lot the King of All C
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Xbox Won't Announce Future Games Until They're Closer To Launch - Report
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During the Xbox Developer Direct on Thursday, January 22, we learned the approximate time when Fable finally returns. There's no official release date yet, but you can at least mark your calendar for Q3 of this year, and that's by design, as a new report suggests that Microsoft will keep a game's release date under wraps for much longer.Windows Central executive editor Jez Corden posted a story on Fable's reveal on January 22, revealing that he's "heard" the days of Microsoft unveiling a game wa
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Palworld Developer Requires Job Candidates To Show Their Steam History
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Those looking for a job at Palworld developer Pocketpair will need to have some serious play history on Steam, while those with none won't be considered at all.In a post on X (translated via Automaton), Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe shared some insights into how the studio behind the hit monster-catching survival game hires new developers. He revealed that those looking to join the team are essentially required to play games on Steam.ポケットペアはプ
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From Cockroaches To Castles: The Wildest Animal Crossing 3.0 Hotel Designs
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The Animal Crossing design world is buzzing after the recent New Horizons 3.0 update. After many players assumed Nintendo was done adding content to its charming island villages, a surprise addition--a hotel perched at the end of one island dock--brought new life to the game’s design scene.Much like the Happy Home Paradise DLC, the hotel gives players prompts to design rooms that visiting villagers can enjoy. Some designers stick closely to these prompts, while others take a more experimen
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Fable's Dog Was Cut For Vague "Development Reasons," But There's Hope For The Sequel
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The ability to have a canine companion in Playground Games' upcoming Fable reboot was left on the cutting room floor, a decision the game's director said a "substantial" number of people on the development team have yet to forgive him about.Fans finally got an in-depth look at Fable as part of the recent Xbox Developer Direct showcase, and one feature was notably absent--there was no dog. Fable 2, released in 2008, revolved around players and their dog, with the animal companion playing a major
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The Sims 4 Players Are A Bunch Of Deviants Based On How Often This Very NSFW Mod Is Launched
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If you're a dedicated The Sims player, you've likely heard of one of the game's most taboo but oh-so popular mods: Wicked Whims. First released nearly a decade ago, the adult-oriented mod adds some seriously spicy content to the game--full nudity, a lot of creative WooHoo positions, and the capacity for group ... activities, to name a few. However, it's also worth noting the mod also adds next-level physiological immersion too, as it includes menstrual cycles, fertility tracking, birth control,
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Arc Raiders Early 2026 Roadmap Includes Major Updates Every Month
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2025 was a big year for Arc Raiders, but Embark Studios is hoping 2026 will be even bigger. The team has revealed its 2026 roadmap, or at least part of it. Plans for the first four months of the year have officially been revealed, with the team adding new projects (limited-time events), multiple new enemies, and its first new map since last year's claustrophobic Stella Montis joined the world of Arc Raiders. Below we go over everything players can expect to hit the game each month between Januar
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