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* Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Arcade Edition launches on Apple Arcade Feb 5, playable on iPhone, iPad and Mac. * The Arcade Edition brings the franchise’s era-driven empire-building and touch controls to mobile and macOS. * Apple Arcade adds three more titles the same day: Retrocade (including Apple Vision Pro support)
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* Key Takeaways: * Nintendo released Animal Crossing: New Horizons update 3.0 early on Jan. 14, 2026; Game Informer and Eurogamer verified the early rollout. * The free 3.0 update adds Kapp'n's hotel, Slumber Islands, and new crossover furniture across all Switch consoles. * The paid Switch 2
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* Key Takeaways: * Deadpool is joining NetEase’s Marvel Rivals and can switch between Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist mid-match. * Role swap requires returning to team spawn (by retreat or defeat); each role alters abilities and team impact. * Deadpool has a unique in-match progression and a style-grade ultimate charge that rewards flashy
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• Pocketpair and Bushiroad will release Palworld Official Card Game on July 30, 2026. • The two-player trading card game adapts Palworld’s Pals, resource gathering and base-building mechanics. • Early details confirm unique Pal traits and strategic battles; pricing and full card lists are not yet announced. • Teaser trailer is available; more
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* Key takeaways: * Nintendo launches Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on Jan 15 with enhanced resolution and new controls. * New multiplayer: up to 12 players online (Switch 2 Edition), 8 via local wireless; CameraPlay shows reactions for up to 4 players. * Free update for existing New Horizons owners
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* Budget-friendly Switch picks: curated games regularly priced under $30 (prices listed are regular and exclude tax). * Standouts include Vampire Survivors ($4.99), Among Us ($5), Stardew Valley ($14.99), Hollow Knight: Silksong ($19.99) and more. * Many titles have Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 editions; some are currently discounted (e.
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* Key Takeaways: * Video Games Chronicle (VGC) has corroborated reports of a "secret" fourth game for the Xbox Developer Direct showcase. * Early reporting described the mystery title as a promising indie from a third‑party publisher; VGC later issued a correction calling it a smaller, original game from a
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* Xbox will host a Developer Direct in January that highlights several first-party and partner projects. * Confirmed showcases include Forza Horizon 6, the Fable reboot, and Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation. * Each title is listed for 2026 releases across PC and Xbox Series X/S; console specifics vary by
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* Avowed will launch on PS5 on Feb. 17, Obsidian confirmed. * The PS5 release coincides with a free anniversary update adding New Game Plus, Photo Mode, new races, a weapon type, and more. * Pre-orders for the PlayStation version go live today; the update is free for existing owners on other platforms.
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* Key Takeaways: * Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (GameCube, 2005) is now available in Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics. * Access is exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on the Nintendo Switch 2. * The tactical RPG features full-voiced cutscenes, 3D battle maps and permadeath; it stars Ike on the continent of
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Key Takeaways: * Xbox’s Developer_Direct returns January 22 with new gameplay and studio-led segments for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation. * Playground Games will show an extended look at Fable and the first gameplay for Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan. * Game Freak will present an in-depth
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* Key Takeaways: * GTA 6 (Rockstar/Take-Two) is expected in 2026 with a $1bn+ budget and near-photorealistic Florida-inspired world. * Recent releases (Death Stranding 2, Alan Wake 2) and upcoming titles (Unrecord, Forza Horizon 6) blur the line between games and reality. * Experts say realism increases immersion but doesn't equal