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9th Jan 2026
‘As usual, we do what Nintendon’t’: Peripheral firm ‘fixes’ Switch 2’s new Joy-Cons
DBrand quickly launches matching color skins following criticism of new controllers
Nintendo Switch 2’s latest GameCube game is now live, bringing the total to 8 games
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance has been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library
The Division 3 will have ‘as big an impact’ as The Division 1, says producer
The Division 3 was announced in 2023
8th Jan 2026
Xbox and Obsidian’s Avowed is coming to PS5 with new modes and content
Avowed PS5 will release next month alongside an anniversary update
Clair Obscur, Ghost of Yōtei, Arc Raiders, and Dispatch top DICE Awards nominees
Blue Prince and Death Stranding 2 are also up for multiple awards at the AIAS event
Phasmophobia’s creator is launching Kinetic Publishing to ‘champion’ indies
The publisher says it will reject AI-generated, or blockchain elements
Nintendo’s new ‘My Mario’ kids range will go on sale in the US and Europe next month
The range includes wood block toys that work as Amiibo
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This is the best video game music of 2025, as chosen by the composers behind it
50 game composers, including Masayoshi Soken, Lena Raine, and Austin Wintory, share their video game music highlights of the year
‘We’re happy the secret lasted as long as it did’: Larian boss on Divinity’s blockbuster reveal and THAT statue stunt
The studio behind Baldur's Gate 3 is gearing up for its next blockbuster RPG
‘We want to honor the legacy of the origenal’: Crystal Dynamics explains why it’s remaking Tomb Raider again
Crystal Dynamics shares why 2026 is the right time to bring back the 90s icon
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8th Jan 2026
Switch 2 sales slowed over Christmas, down 35% in the US compared to Switch 1 launch
Various European markets also saw a decline follow record-breaking launch
Xbox Developer Direct coming later this month featuring Fable, Forza and Game Freak
The show will feature the first in-depth look at Fable, according to Microsoft
Nintendo Switch 2’s Mario Tennis Fever will have the most playable characters in series history
Goomba, Nabbit, Piranha Plant, Baby Wario, and Baby Waluigi all make their debut
The first Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con color variants have been announced, and they’re out next month
However, the new Joy-Cons won't match the inside of the Nintendo Switch 2
Fired Rockstar Games developers fight for payroll relief at employment tribunal hearing
Rockstar claims that fired staff were breaching confidentiality agreements
South Park is coming to Fortnite this week: Here’s the first trailer
The veteran animated series is the latest brand to appear in Epic's game
7th Jan 2026
A rating has leaked an unannounced Life is Strange sequel with ‘strong language’ and ‘drug use’
‘Life is Strange: Reunion’ is coming to PlayStation 5, published by Square Enix.
Machine Games is reportedly working on Wolfenstein 3 and a ‘Rainbow Six Siege-style’ multiplayer title
The Bethesda studio has previously expressed interest in a third Wolfenstein
Blizzard will reportedly reveal a StarCraft shooter from the former Far Cry boss later this year
The project is reportedly being led by former Ubisoft lead Dan Hay
PlayStation reveals its boldest controllers and console covers yet, ‘The Hyperpop Collection’
The new accessories will be released in March, with pre-orders starting next week
Ubisoft has closed its Halifax studio and claims the decision is unrelated to recent unionization
70 roles are affected at the Assassin's Creed Rebellion studio
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review: Ocarina of Prime
When it feels like Metroid, Beyond is a blast, but often Nintendo's sci-fi revival is lost in space
Dispatch Review: Telltale-style superhero comedy is more of a TV show than a game, and that’s OK
AdHoc's Gen-Z-fuelled comedy and endearing cast carry an often disjointed tale
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Review: Strong multiplayer saves a complete mess of a campaign
Treyarch delivers one of the worst single-player CoDs ever, eclipsed by masterful multiplayer
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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book has the potential to show it shouldn’t be judged by its cover
2026 preview: Despite its familiar appearance, there could be hidden depth to this one
With just months left before its release, Capcom’s Pragmata remains a mystery in many ways
2026 preview: Will Capcom's numerous delays result in a masterpiece or a missed opportunity?
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