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* Fire crews responded to an apparent boiler-room explosion early Monday at Rockstar North's Edinburgh studio. * Rockstar North says the studio is "open and operational" following the incident. * No further official details on cause, injuries or damage have been released. * The incident could prompt local inspections; operations
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* MIO: Memories in Orbit is a punishing platforming and exploration game that leans on classic indie influences. * The review highlights clear inspiration from Hollow Knight and Ori in tone and design cues. * It’s described as demanding but rewarding — recommended for players who want a big challenge. * If you prefer
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* Key Takeaways: * Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon reportedly had its release date revealed in an Xbox Store pre-order trailer. * The leak follows an earlier Xbox-related report, and the store listing appears to confirm that date. * Xbox Store evidence suggests at least an Xbox release; an official Bungie announcement
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* Devon Pritchard appeared publicly for the first time as President and COO of Nintendo of America. * The appearance took place at the 15th Annual New York Game Awards. * Pritchard greeted the crowd, saying, "I'm excited to meet you," signaling a public-facing leadership style. * Her first outing
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* Key Takeaways: * Rockstar Games arranged an early play session of GTA 6 for a terminally ill fan after a LinkedIn plea from Ubisoft Toronto developer Anthony Armstrong. * Take-Two Interactive’s CEO contacted Armstrong and Rockstar to help facilitate access; an NDA and studio visit were discussed. * The gesture came while
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* Key Takeaways: * YouTuber TronicsFix bought four “refurbished” consoles on Temu: Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch OLED, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo 64. * All four units powered on and worked, but most showed signs of being used rather than professionally refurbished. * Issues ranged from cosmetic scratches and dirt to dusty internals and
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* Dispatch Switch 2 edition listed at 28.5GB; the Switch version is 10.9GB. * They Are Billions appears at 1.5GB on Switch 2 listings. * eShop listings from North America, Europe and Japan provide a full size roundup for both platforms. What the listings reveal Nintendo eShop entries for both
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* Key Takeaways: * Marc-Alexis Côté, former head of Assassin’s Creed, has filed a lawsuit in Quebec claiming constructive dismissal and seeking CAD 1.3M (~USD 935K). * The suit alleges he was effectively demoted after Ubisoft reorganized major IP under Vantage Studios, a new unit backed by Tencent funding. * Côté says
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• Key Takeaways: • More than 20 games land on Xbox between January 19–23, spanning AAA ports, multiplayer free-to-play, and indie releases. • Major new entries include 2XKO (free-to-play fighting) and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. • Three Xbox Game Pass titles arrive next week, including Resident Evil Village. • Expect a packed indie
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* Key Takeaways: * Steam wishlist counts remain the clearest signal of player excitement for upcoming strategy releases. * High-profile entries on the 2026 wishlists include Star Wars Zero Company, Transport Fever 3, and Prison Architect 2. * Developers behind these titles include teams tied to XCOM veterans, Urban Games, and Paradox Interactive. Why
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* 12 SEGA Game Gear titles will be playable inside Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties on Xbox Series X|S. * Classics include Sonic Chaos, Pac‑Man, Streets of Rage and more, many with split‑screen support. * The Xbox release arrives February 12; three additional SEGA arcade games are also included.
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* Key Takeaways: * Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has amassed 411 Game of the Year wins, according to community tracking. * Elden Ring currently holds the record with 435 GOTY awards; Expedition 33 is within striking distance. * Expedition 33 has major nominations (DICE, BAFTA longlist) and notable wins, but also a contested Indie