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GamersHeroes Friday, January 2, 2026 7:48 PM Genshin Impact Version Luna IV Launching January 14       Version Luna IV of HoYoverse's Genshin Impact, dubbed "A Traveler on a Winter's Night," will launch January 14. The post Genshin Impact Version Luna IV Launching January 14 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Friday, January 2, 2026 7:47 PM EA SPORTS NHL 26 Team of the Year Offensive Players Revealed       The team behind EA SPORTS NHL 26 has unveiled the offensive Team of the Year winners, honoring the title's best goal scorers and offensive playmakers. The post EA SPORTS NHL 26 Team of the Year Offensive Players Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes.

Kotaku Friday, January 2, 2026 4:44 PM Ex-Elder Scrolls Online Boss Breaks Silence On Game Cancelation That Drove Him From Microsoft       Project Blackbird was an ambitious loot shooter that Xbox top brass reportedly loved The post Ex-<i>Elder Scrolls Online</i> Boss Breaks Silence On Game Cancelation That Drove Him From Microsoft appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Friday, January 2, 2026 4:13 PM PlayStation Plus Subscribers Are Back To Just Three Free Games This Month       December's haul included five free monthly games The post PlayStation Plus Subscribers Are Back To Just Three Free Games This Month appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Friday, January 2, 2026 3:40 PM 31 Games We Can't Wait To Play In 2026       Grand Theft Auto 6, Wolverine, Slay The Spire 2, Resident Evil Requiem, and much, much more are set to arrive this year The post 31 Games We Can't Wait To Play In 2026 appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Friday, January 2, 2026 3:10 PM The Surprising Reason This Obscure Star Wars Game's Price Has Quadrupled       Star Wars: Racer Revenge's PS4 port has caught the eye of resellers, collectors, and PS5 hackers The post The Surprising Reason This Obscure <em>Star Wars</em> Game's Price Has Quadrupled appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Friday, January 2, 2026 2:43 PM Microsoft Tells Piggies To Stop Calling It AI Slop       CEO Satya Nadella says people 'need to get beyond' the gen AI slop debate The post Microsoft Tells Piggies To Stop Calling It AI Slop appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Friday, January 2, 2026 1:15 PM How I Fell Back In Love With Minecraft After 10 Years Away       Spending much of the winter break in DonutSMP with my son has been truly wonderful The post How I Fell Back In Love With <i>Minecraft</i> After 10 Years Away appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Friday, January 2, 2026 1:02 PM The 12 Best Video Games Of 2025       We downloaded, we installed, we played, and here's what we decided The post The 12 Best Video Games Of 2025 appeared first on Kotaku.

PCGamesN Friday, January 2, 2026 3:00 PM The Elder Scrolls Online and all its DLC so far have just hit their lowest price ever       There's no better time to start an MMO than the New Year, and you can get the entire Elder Scrolls Online experience so far at a fraction of the usual price.

Siliconera Friday, January 2, 2026 3:00 PM Sephiroth and Yuffie Get Kimonos in FFVII Ever Crisis       As part of the 2026 New Year event in FFVII Ever Crisis, both the original version of Sephiroth and Yuffie ended up getting Gear that looks like kimonos and new weapons. These are on a joint banner that is live in-game until January 28, 2026. It is live alongside a Happy New Year: The Stallion of Good Fortune event and a new kimono for Tifa in the in-game shop. The three focus weapons on the new banner are all designed for these two characters. You can end up getting the Heirloom Brush New Year's paintbrush replica or Rising Sun Ultimate Weapon for Yuffie. Only the Muramasa is present for Sephiroth (Original). The Sephiroth kimono in FFVII Ever Crisis is known as One with the Blade, while the name of the Yuffie Gear is Heirloom Kimono. The Heirloom Brush is the first weapon in-game with the ATB Conservation effect that makes all abilities cost one less, while Muramasa is the first with DMG Received Up that increases the amount of damage an enemy will take when afflicted by a debuff.  Here's a video showing Sephiroth wielding Muramasa and wearing his One with the Blade kimono in FFVII Ever Crisis.  https://twitter.com/FFVII_EC_EN/status/2006312123702358313 And here is Yuffie in Heirloom Kimono attacking with Heirloom Brush.  https://twitter.com/FFVII_EC_EN/status/2006311871683645752 A teaser appeared for Happy New Year: The Stallion of Good Fortune too. A Divine Steed Blade sword can be earned for Sephiroth (Original) during it.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_TJcbc70lU Square Enix also showed concept art and an official illustration of Sephiroth wearing One with the Blade.  Images via Square Enix FFVII Ever Crisis is available for the PC and mobile devices, and the New Year's 2026 event and banners are live until January 28, 2026. The post Sephiroth and Yuffie Get Kimonos in FFVII Ever Crisis appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, January 2, 2026 1:30 PM BiCute Bunnies Haruhi Suzumiya Bunny Girl Figure Returns       FuRyu will rerelease its Haruhi Suzumiya BiCute Bunnies figure, which is the line that features various heroines dressed in bunny girl costumes. She will once again be a prize figure in Japanese arcades in January 2026, and the official website already updated to highlight the character. This will mark the second January in a row that it returned, as it first debuted in January 2025. The original appeared worldwide and can even still be found on Amazon, and Crunchyroll is taking pre-orders for the rerelease for $29.99. Since this is a rerelease of an existing figure, there are no changes to the design. Haruhi is wearing a black, one-piece swimsuit with a white bunny tail on the back alongside a matching black bunny ear headband and pumps. She has a white collar with black bow tie around her neck and white cuffs with black buttons. Her hair is in its short, shoulder-length style for this version, with her signature yellow ribbons holding it in place. She's pointing to her right eye with her right hand and sticking her tongue out. It stands at about 10 inches (26cm) tall. Here are the three official photos FuRyu shared of the figure: Images via FuRyu At the end of 2025, we saw a figure of another character from the series. A new one of Yuki Nagato showed up at the end of the year. That was a markedly more expensive, 1/7 scale item.  The Haruhi Suzumiya BiCute Bunnies figure arrives in Japan in January 2026, and we'll see the return of this bunny girl version of the character in March 2026 according to Crunchyroll's estimates. The anime is also streaming on Crunchyroll, and Yen Press handles the light novels. The post BiCute Bunnies Haruhi Suzumiya Bunny Girl Figure Returns appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Friday, January 2, 2026 4:29 PM Best My Winter Car mods       My Winter Car is steadily attracting new players in the holiday season, and we already have a fair amount of mods to try out. Available via NexusMods, the mods will allow you to go beyond the base vanilla experience. Some of them are mere add-ons and enhancements of features that are already live inside the game. Others might be a bit more towards the 'cheating' side of things, or you can use them to ease your gameplay experience. This guide will give you a brief overview of what I consider the best mods in the current build of My Winter Car and what you can expect from them. Table of contents Best mods to use in My Winter Car How to install mods in My Winter Car Best mods to use in My Winter Car Before we can deep dive into the collection, you're going to need a NexusMods account. Thankfully, it can be opened for free, and all the mods you see here won't cost you any money. FL2S BOX: This is practically the most broken mod you can currently get from NexusMods. This mod activates the God Mode and allows you to do whatever you want. You can have infinite stats, teleports wherever you want, and even toggle off the permadeath feature. Honestly, this mod should be used if you only care about finishing the game as quickly as possible. MWC Cheatbox: Very similar to the FL2S BOX, but offers fewer advantages. Interestingly, this mod allows you to skip jail if you want, while also having item spawn and infinite money. MWC Advanced Steering: Steering on the frozen lands isn't the easiest of tasks, which can be done better with the help of this mod. Once enabled, you can use precise mouse steering while driving your cars. My Winter Backpack: This is one of my favorite mods since it adds a backpack that acts as your inventory. It's an innovative solution that allows you to min-max what you want to do without making the game feel broken. SAW - Save AnyWhere: Instead of having to pee and save the game, you can use this mod to add an instasave button. These are my favorite mods that you can use in My Winter Car. The collection of available choices should increase in the days to come. All mods have to be installed carefully. How to install mods in My Winter Car The first task is to follow the specific information that you'll find for a mod. Once done, download the mod files. Extract it to the main My Winter Car folder (where the game is installed). Run the game, and the mods should run automatically. The post Best My Winter Car mods appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Friday, January 2, 2026 1:57 PM How to get Time Warp Teemu Pukki for free in FC 26       The Teemu Pukki Time Warp card is part of the latest FC 26 Ultimate Team objective, and you can complete the full set to get a free card. You'll also get packs and SP along the way, and all the tasks are relatively easy to complete. This guide will provide you with all the information required to complete the full set of tasks and unlock all rewards in Ultimate Team. FC 26 Time Warp Teemu Pukki objective in FC 26 The Teemu Pukki Time Warp objective has five tasks. To complete the set, you have to finish any four of the five tasks. Task How to Complete Rewards Assist 3 Assist 3 goals in Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) 3 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack Score 6 Score 6 goals in Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using a player from Finland 2 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack Win 4 Win 4 matches in Rivals (or Champions/Live Events) 4 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack Win 8 Win 8 matches in Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush) 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack Play 5 Play 5 matches in any Ultimate Team game mode 1000 SP Completing the whole set earns you the 86-rated ST item, which has pretty decent stats. It's not a bad card, especially if you're a beginner. You'll also get a bonus of 500 SP, which will help make progress on your Season 4 rewards track. The additional packs you get can be worth opening if you're looking to get Time Warp players, or you can save them for the Team of the Year promo in January. Since the card is rated 86, you should be able to include it in ongoing evolutions to improve the stats for competitive use. The post How to get Time Warp Teemu Pukki for free in FC 26 appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Friday, January 2, 2026 1:25 PM Best players to use in FC 26 Plenty of Time Left Evolution       The Plenty of Time Left Evolution is now live in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and you can upgrade one of your attackers ahead of the TOTY celebrations. This is the first evolution to be released as part of the Time Warp promo, and you can unlock it for 40,000 coins. The chosen card will get stat upgrades, new roles, playstyles, and more. Let's look at the best possible candidates based on the requirements and offered upgrades. Table of contents FC 26 Plenty of Time Left Evolution requirements FC 26 Plenty of Time Left Evolution upgrades Best players to use in Plenty of Time Left Evolution FC 26 Plenty of Time Left Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of Plenty of Time Left Evolution in FC 26. Overall: Max 86 Physical: Max 83 PlayStyle: Max 10 PlayStyle+: Max 1 Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars Position: LM Not Position: CB, LB FC 26 Plenty of Time Left Evolution upgrades The evolution has five levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +10|88 Balance: +25|87 Strength: +20|80 PlayStyles: Technical|7 Level 2 upgrades Pace: +20|89 Short Passing: +15|84 Vision: +15|85 Composur: +20|85 PlayStyles: Technical|1 Level 3 upgrades Dribbling: +25|90 Stamina: +20|86 Skills: +1|4 PlayStyles: First Touch|7 Level 4 upgrades Agility: +25|88 Curve: +15|86 PlayStyles: Rapid|7 Roles: Winger++ Level 5 upgrades Shooting: +15|80 Ball control: +20|88 Reactions: +20|85 PlayStyles: Quick Step|7 Roles: Inside Forward++ Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 2 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 3 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 4 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 5 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Best players to use in Plenty of Time Left Evolution Here are some of my best recommendations for inclusion in the evolution. Joao Felix TOTW Claudia Pina Rafael Leao Ultimate Scream Salma Paralluelo Ratings Reload Jeremy Doku Joga Bonito Haraldsson Winter Wildcards Quenda Joga Bonito Chiesa FC Pro Live Moultrie Winter Wildcards Athenea Thunderstruck Ndoye Winter Wildcards While the upgrades are significant, you will be able to include these cards in future evolutions to create a chain and evolve their stats further. The post Best players to use in FC 26 Plenty of Time Left Evolution appeared first on Destructoid.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, January 2, 2026 4:04 PM Dispatch Sales Have Surpassed Three Million Units Worldwide       Announced on social media. The post Dispatch Sales Have Surpassed Three Million Units Worldwide appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, January 2, 2026 3:41 PM Okami Sequel Is "Still a Ways Off" According to Developer       Has been in Development for a year. The post Okami Sequel Is "Still a Ways Off" According to Developer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, January 2, 2026 3:14 PM AAA John Wick and SAW Games Confirmed To Be In Development       Following past reports. The post AAA John Wick and SAW Games Confirmed To Be In Development appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, January 2, 2026 2:55 PM Deus Ex Voice Actor Claims The IP Owners "Are Psychopaths"       In a recent Twitter post. The post Deus Ex Voice Actor Claims The IP Owners "Are Psychopaths" appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

iDev Games Feed Friday, January 2, 2026 6:53 PM Abyssal       Abyssal: The Fallen Star​Abyssal: The Fallen Star is a minimalist, atmospheric survival game set in the crushing depths of a dark, underwater world. You pla...

MonsterVine Friday, January 2, 2026 3:50 PM Exploring Faerûn Again: Why D&D's New Heroes and Adventures Books Are Worth It       It's never been a better time to revisit Faerun in the Forgotten Realms than it is now in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. This is largely thanks to two new books, Adventures in Faerun and Heroes of Faerun, recently published by Wizards of the Coast that explore that exact region. If the name sounds […]

MonsterVine Friday, January 2, 2026 3:00 PM January 2026 Indie Game Wrap-Up – The Best New Indie Games and Demos to Play Now       We made it to 2026! Happy New Year! 2025 was a killer year for indies, and we got some really novel, interesting, and fun experiences throughout the whole year. As AI continues to destroy humanity in the arts and our environment, and AAA gaming struggles to find itself, indies have pulled us through. Indies aren't […]