GamersHeroes Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:59 PM Featuring over-the-top tennis mayhem, see what's to come in Nintendo's Mario Tennis Fever next month with its new overview trailer. The post Mario Tennis Fever Overview Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:46 PM Just the thing for those seeking a bit of resolution motivation, gamigo is ringing in 2026 with Trove's RenewUs 2026 event. The post Trove's RenewUs 2026 Event Live Through January 14 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:06 PM The latest DLC for Saber Interactive's World War Z will feature a number of iconic heroes from AMC's The Walking Dead alongside three new story chapters when it launches this January. The post World War Z X The Walking Dead DLC Launching in January appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:36 PM See what top critics are saying about The Outer Zone and 11 bit studios' Soulslike deck-builder Death Howl with the accolades trailer for the title. The post Soulslike Deck-Builder Death Howl Accolades Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:11 PM Now available in Steam Early Access, Creepy Jar's first-person open world base builder StarRupture is here. The post StarRupture Now Available in Steam Early Access appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, January 8, 2026 3:26 PM Set to release early next month (February 5!), 3goo has released a new gameplay trailer for their multiplayer 90s arcade-style racer 4PGP: Four-Player Grand Prix. The post 90s Arcade-Style Racer 4PGP: Four-Player Grand Prix Gameplay Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, January 8, 2026 3:07 PM Recently awarded the Most Anticipated Belgian Game release of 2026, solodev Sam Agten (SixtyFour) has revealed their new minimalist puzzler Stip. The post Award-Winning Minimalist Puzzler Stip Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, January 8, 2026 2:35 PM A free-to-play title featuring development shaped through ongoing community participation, PUBG STUDIOS' 5v5 team-based tactical shooter PUBG: BLINDSPOT will enter Steam Early Access February 5. The post PUBG: BLINDSPOT Entering Early Access February 5 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, January 8, 2026 1:53 PM Rovio and SEGA today announced a significant strategic evolution in the management of the Angry Birds brand licensing, with activities now unified under SEGA's transmedia licensing operations. The post Angry Birds Licensing Merging with SEGA's Global Operations appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, January 8, 2026 1:16 PM Take a deep dive into the rich, Victorian-era metropolis, diverse characters, and intense real-time combat of Silver Studio and Elementa's action RPG Silver Palace with the latest gameplay showcase for the title. The post Victorian Action RPG Silver Palace Gameplay Showcase Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:37 PM
Avowed will come to PlayStation in February The post 2025's Underrated RPG <i>Avowed</i> Will Come To PS5 With A Big Update appeared first on Kotaku. |
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The Mario maker previously paid a fired contractor $26,000 The post Nintendo Faces Fresh Labor Complaints Three Years After Union-Busting Settlement appeared first on Kotaku. |
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Vital Shell is the best sort of surprise mash-up The post Holy Crap, Look At This Freaking Game About Giant Fantasy Mechs appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Thursday, January 8, 2026 3:06 PM
The sequel could arrive in the twilight of a second Trump presidency The post For <i>Wolfenstein 3</i> To Be Good, It Needs To Punch Nazis Even Harder appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Thursday, January 8, 2026 2:35 PM
The Nintendo Switch 2 also struggled over the holidays in parts of Europe, including the UK and France The post Switch 2 Had A Rough Christmas Despite A Big Launch-Year Line-Up appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Thursday, January 8, 2026 2:24 PM
Square wanted to keep things varied, but it also wanted to pay tribute to the original FF7 The post <em>FF7 Rebirth</em> Director Explains The Mini-Game Bloat appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Thursday, January 8, 2026 1:24 PM
Could Ciri be headed to Zerrikania before The Witcher 4? The post Why A 2025 Prediction For More <i>Witcher 3</i> DLC Keeps Gaining Momentum appeared first on Kotaku. |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 8, 2026 7:14 PM Starfinder Afterlight puts the turn-based RPG combat and decision-making of Baldur's Gate 3 into a science-fantasy world, and I can't wait. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:00 PM
Gift issued an apology in both English and Japanese for selling Umamusume: Pretty Derby plush toys of the character Vivlos in which she has human ears in addition to her normal horse ones. This happened at Comic Market 107 in December 2025, as well as the AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store. It confirmed refunds and exchanges are available until March 31st, 2026. The correct version of the plush will be released in May 2026.
Of course, Gift shared photos of the Vivlos Umamusume: Pretty Derby plush of her with human ears. The photo is a close-up, however. So we don't get to see what she looks like officially with both human ears and horse ears. The company also circled the ears on the photo, to show what shouldn't have been.
You can see a picture of the full plush as it should have appeared alongside the close-up of her with human ears below.
As for the return process, people who don't want an Umamusume Vivlos plush of her with extra human ears can choose either a refund or a replacement by emailing the official address at support@oh-ami.com. If someone isn't in Japan and had purchased the doll, they can only choose the exchange option. If someone gets a refund, they get 6,500円 back. With the exchange, the defective plush is returned and the new one will ship in May 2026.
Vivlos is pretty popular when it comes to Umamusume merchandise in Japan. Her and her sisters Cheval Grand and Verxina appeared as Sega crane game plush in August 2025.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby is available for PCs and mobile devices, and the replacement Vivlos Gift plush will appear in May 2026.
The post Gift Apologies for Umamusume Plush With Human Ears appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:00 PM
The Love Love Series 15th Anniversary Tribute Album CD filled with songs from the anime by other artists debuts on January 14, 2026 in Japan, and the Hatsune Miku and Umamusume covers are already online. Four tracks showed up on Spotify ahead of the launch, with Cygames even promoting one of them. That will cost 4,000円 (~$26), with CD Japan selling it for $25.49. While these first four are on Amazon Music Japan already, it isn't on the worldwide branches yet.
The full track list for the album isn't available yet. As such, the only confirmed songs we know are the ones that showed up already online. The cover does show Ado, Haruka Amami from The Idolmaster 765Pro All Stars, Konata Izumi from Lucky Star, Vtuber Ui Shigure, and You and Idol Pretty Cure Cure Idol Uta Sakura, who are also going to appear. So the known tracks are the Aikatsu, BanG Dream Poppin'Party, Hatsune Miku, and Umamusume ones.
Here's the full list of tracks with links to listen to them:
It is unknown if "Snow Halation" will be part of this. That has been covered many times before, including by Hololive Vtubers.
Here's the full cover art for the album:
The Love Live Series 15th Anniversary Tribute Album of song covers will launch in Japan on January 14, 2026. The anime can be found on Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:00 PM
Sanrio and Sunblink confirmed the next mascot who will join Hello Kitty Island Adventure as a permanent character, and it is Moppu from Marumofubiyori. He is in the mobile version of the game on Apple Arcade via update 2.12. He will show up in the console and PC version too, though there's no release window for him yet there. However, all platforms will feature the Frosty Fashion Frenzy login event between January 15-26, 2026.
Moppu follows Cogimyun, who showed up in the Wheatflower Wonderland paid expansion, and he's a new free friend. You will need to have unlocked the Icy Peak area and completed certain story missions as a result to reach him. There seem to be new cabins in the area, and visiting him at his home will let you play a brick-breaking arcade minigame called Ice Breaker. There's a new cooking station for making snacks. We'll also be able to change our avatar appearance to look like bears. More furniture sets will appear in the patch, with those being called the Gamer Set and Moppu Cozy Set.
Here's the full Hello Kitty Island Adventure trailer showing what Moppu looks like in his Icy Peak home and the other new additions there, though it doesn't confirm appearances of the other Marumofubiyori characters Gyoniku or Kanikama yet.
There are also some initial screenshots showing him off.
As for Frosty Fashion Frenzy, this will be the third year the event will run in Hello Kitty Island Adventure. Each time, winter-themed clothing is doled out for free. These are Daily Rewards, so all you need to do is log in to get the extra items.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is available for the Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PC, and Apple iOS devices via Apple Arcade, and the Marumofubiyori update with Moppu is live on mobile now and coming to other platforms.
The post Hello Kitty Island Adventure Gets Moppu From Marumofubiyori appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 8, 2026 3:00 PM
In an official PlayStation Blog interview, Code Vein II Producer Keita Iizuka and Director Hiroshi Yoshimura confirmed there are multiple endings to the game. There will also be a New Game+ option unlocked after beating the game for the first time. This will play into the fact that we will make choices as we play that can alter history.
Iizuka primarily spoke about the Code Vein II multiple endings. He noted that there will be times when our ally Lou will help us head into the past. The way the producer discussed it made it seem like maybe we won't need to start a new game to see a different possibility. Iizuka said, "When you intervene in the past and return to the present, relationships with characters or the world itself will change. The game has multiple endings, so even after reaching one ending, you can go back in time to alter it."
As for the Code Vein New Game+ option, we only have a few confirmed details about it. It does exist. The levels for characters will carry over. Keita Iizuka also mentioned "certain progress" will be maintained, but we don't know if that applies to abilities or equipment.
Part of the interview also reiterated that Code Vein II can be a standalone experience and a "new setting." Director Hiroshi Yoshimura did note some things will still be familiar and reference the first title. He mentioned, "That said, it's not an entirely separate world either; fans will notice familiar items, weapons, gifts, and other small callbacks scattered throughout the game."
Code Vein II will come to the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on January 30, 2026, and the Character Creator Demo will debut on January 23, 2026.
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Siliconera Thursday, January 8, 2026 2:00 PM
Nintendo shared a Mario Tennis Fever overview trailer, and it highlighted all of the characters, some shots and rackets, and gameplay. In the second half, it went over all the different types of modes, such as the Adventure campaign, traditional and unconventional rule options, tournaments, and up to four player multiplayer. GameShare is also supported. It will cost $69.99 at launch.
Here is a list of all the characters who appeared on the character select screen in the Mario Tennis Fever trailer. Many of them are returning from Mario Tennis Aces.
In the character select screen shown, the "Random" button is as long as four character portraits and appears next to the Baby Wario and Baby Waluigi portraits.
Here is the full Mario Tennis Fever overview trailer.
Prior to this, the last entry in the series was Mario Tennis Aces for the Switch. It got post-launch support like more characters and a Ring Shot mode.
Mario Tennis Fever will come to the Switch 2 on February 12, 2026.
The post Mario Tennis Fever Trailer Shows All the Characters and Gameplay appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:10 PM
Testing Grounds is now live in Rainbow Six Siege X, and it brings a new Armor and Speed system for players to enjoy.
Testing Grounds will be the experimental branch where Ubisoft will be trying out new features. The Armor and Speed system has been revamped, and the new one offers a lot more flexibility. Here's a quick explainer if you're confused, and how you can use the added features to get an edge.
How does the Testing Grounds Armor and Speed work in Rainbow Six Siege X
The Armor and Speed system has been a well-known mechanic. However, the new system available in Testing Grounds is different from the conventional option. You can enjoy far more variations when it comes to an operator. No longer will you be restricted to the old points system (1-3 or 2-2 or so on).
There are five new armor systems in place.
Every operator will be able to choose between different types of armor, but there's a catch.
This is an exciting situation. While you can change the loadout of a slower operator by sacrificing their health, there's a limitation. Let's take Montagne as an example. Montagne can equip the Medium, Heavy, and Juggernaut.
While you can sacrifice some of his health for additional mobility, you can't break his archetype. You can't sacrifice his health pool entirely to gain a lot of speed. The same also applies to operators who are already mobile. You can raise their health pool, but only to a certain extent.
Hence, you can tweak how fast or strong your operators are, but only till a limit. Ubisoft will be controlling the parameters, but the additional flexibility is a lot more refreshing. This is possible since Medium is the only type that can be used by all operators inside the game. However, there's no guarantee that the new Armor and Speed system will eventually make it to the open modes of Rainbow Six Siege X.
For now, you can enjoy the new system in Testing Grounds until it's over on Jan. 15.
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Destructoid Thursday, January 8, 2026 3:32 PM
The Flea Market is one of the most important locations in My Winter Car, and its utility rises as you begin assembling the Corris Rivett.
The first project car inside the game requires you to get several parts. Some of these parts might turn out to be unusable if you choose to alter your plans later. Thankfully, the Flea Market not only allows you to get new parts but also to dump scraps for additional income.
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Flea Market location in My Winter Car
The Flea Market is located in the northern part of the map. You'll want to head to the location marked as F (Red) in the image below.
This spot is pretty close to your starting house, but it has set operational hours. You'll find the Flea market owner inside, who lives there and also runs daily operations. Head to the spot, and go inside the inspection building in Perajarvi.
How to buy and sell items in the Flea Market in My Winter Car
Buying the items from the Flea Market is relatively straightforward. The interesting part is the sales. Speak with the cashier, and locate the signboard near the register. First, purchase a Flea Market stall for 150 mk. Once done, find an empty shelf to place your items. Set a price, and wait for someone to buy it.
If you price your items correctly, you can make handy profits. If nobody is buying your products, reduce the price. You can also use your TV to find the market rates of different items. The market value changes routinely, so try to sell when the going rate for Scraps is high.
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Destructoid Thursday, January 8, 2026 2:35 PM
ARC Raiders' apparent cheater problem has warranted a response from the devs, and it appears that action is coming.
Not one multiplayer game is immune to hackers and cheaters. And in a game like ARC Raiders, where it's all about winning your fights to take home your loot, it's becoming prevalent with numerous hack providers popping up with cheats for things like aimbot, wallhack, and speed hacks.
"We've seen the discussion around the topic of cheaters in ARC Raiders," Embark Studios community manager Ossen said on the game's Discord. "Please know that we are taking this issue very seriously and are listening to, and acting on your feedback."
The topic of cheaters and hackers ramped up over the holiday season and into the beginning of the year, with streamers complaining about the subject a lot over the past few weeks. Shroud, Ninja, and Nadeshot are just a few who brought attention to the problem.
"Over the next few weeks, we are implementing significant changes to our rulesets and deploying new detection mechanisms to identify and remove cheaters," the studio said. "This includes updating our Anti-Cheat systems for improved detection and bans, as well as applying client-side fixes specifically addressing the 'out of map' glitch."
Embark's CEO Patrick Söderlund mentioned recently that the game will attempt to match you with those who play similarly, meaning if you engage in PvP more often, you will likely find others who do the same. This likely exacerbates the situation, and streamers like Nadeshot have been vocal about their experience of late.
"My experience on ARC Raiders over the last week has been hell," Nadeshot said in a post on X/Twitter. "Just to be clear, I love this game and think it's already moved in to my personal top 10 all time. But the egregious amount of cheating genuinely might be worse than peak Call of Duty. I'm not trying to bring negativity to the game because I know this type of dialogue can spread on socials like a disease but I genuinely cannot get through an entire raid without a Steam profile that is level 0 or an account that has multiple game bans and VAC bans on record."
Embark also mentioned it will be "introducing tools for streamers to help mitigate stream sniping" soon as well, so hopefully, problems like all of the above will come to a head soon.
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Destructoid Thursday, January 8, 2026 1:25 PM
The Fountain of Youth Evolution is now live in FC 26, and this free upgrade allows you to improve two cards of your choice.
The free evolution is ideally meant for your defensive players. You can either use it on two separate cards or upgrade a single item twice. Let's look at the best candidates for this evolution based on the offered upgrades and requirements.
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FC 26 Fountain of Youth Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements for Fountain of Youth Evolution in FC 26.
FC 26 Fountain of Youth Evolution upgrades
The Time Traveler has only two levels of upgrades. To obtain the boosts, you'll need to complete specific tasks.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade requirements
Level 2 upgrade requirements
Best players for Fountain of Youth Evolution in FC 26
You can include a wide variety of items in this evolution. I have considered cards that will improve the most based on the offered upgrades. It's better to use the evolutions on two separate items (considering the upgraded stat caps).
These are arguably some of the best options you can include in this evolution. Since they can't go above the overall of 86, you should be able to use the upgraded cards in more chains in the coming weeks.
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WGB Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:47 PM There are strong indications that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive a new DLC, reportedly focusing on Zerrikania, with sources from IGN Poland and PPE.pl supporting this anticipation for 2026. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:01 PM A new trailer was also released. The post PUBG: BLINDSPOT Early Access Release Date Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, January 8, 2026 3:28 PM Showcases gameplay. The post Mario Tennis Fever Gets New Overview Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, January 8, 2026 2:47 PM According to Jason Schreier. The post Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Reportedly "Not Content Complete" appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, January 8, 2026 2:23 PM Will feature multiple games. The post Xbox Developer_Direct Announced For This Month appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
MonsterVine Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:30 PM Developer Silver Studio and publisher Elementa have released a new Silver Palace gameplay showcase video to give everybody a look at the action-RPG's colorful gameplay. The new trailer for the Victorian-era action-RPG shows off several facets of the gameplay, from simply wandering around the vibrant and lively townscape to the fluid and flashy combat. An open […] |
MonsterVine Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:04 PM Lilien Games and WhisperGames have announced a new murder mystery game that's headed to Steam, titled The Real Face of a VTuber. The game is set to release for PC through Steam on January 13. Described as a "unique murder mystery centered on the VTuber phenomenon," the title seems to take a great deal of […] |
MonsterVine Thursday, January 8, 2026 3:42 PM A week ahead of the game's release, NIS America has dropped the opening movie for The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon. The video includes an original song, dubbed "Shiroisekai," that comes from Falcom Sound Team jdk. Additionally, it features arrangement and lyrics by Mitsuo Singa, co-arrangement and keyboard by gakia2, and a rich […] |