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GamersHeroes Tuesday, January 20, 2026 9:11 PM
    

Set to release January 21 (tomorrow!) see how a legend is reborn and how a new legacy begins with the free new demo for SEGA and Ryu ga Gotoku Studios' Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.

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GamersHeroes Tuesday, January 20, 2026 7:52 PM
    

The world of Media Vision and Bandai Namco's turn-based RPG Digimon Story Time Stranger is getting that much bigger with the release of Episode Pack 2: GAKU-RAN on January 22.

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GamersHeroes Tuesday, January 20, 2026 6:41 PM
    

Helping renowned nonprofit Foster Love, Avia's Wonderland Wishes campaign in Solitaire Clash raised a whopping $136,000 to support the lives of foster youth.

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GamersHeroes Tuesday, January 20, 2026 6:28 PM
    

Setting out to be the biggest Season yet, The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) has revealed the roadmap for Year 6 of the ever-popular Battle Royale esport. 

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Kotaku Tuesday, January 20, 2026 6:12 PM
    

Okay, wait, wait...not that much power to the players

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Kotaku Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5:45 PM
    

The Lucky Box vending machine was installed in December

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Kotaku Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5:28 PM
    

Behold the Ningtendo PXPBOX 5, a massive homemade gaming machine

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Kotaku Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5:10 PM
    

An anime girl spreads her arms.

Heartopia's rise on Steam has hit a speed bump

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 AM
    

I am in the dusty basement of Manchester cathedral. On the streets above me, there are police searching for anyone who would challenge the state. Someone like me. I am supposed to be working on a weapon to use against these fascists. It isn't a gun or a bomb, it is a machine that eats books.

At least, that's what I should be doing; instead, I'm searching for the final letter between the members of a love triangle of 1950s academics. I've tracked down all their trashy novels and papers on temporal dynamics, but I want to find the last bit of saucy gossip. Smashing the state can wait a moment.

There is a lot I won't tell you about TR-49, Inkle's latest puzzle game. I don't want to ruin any of the epiphanies that lie in wait for you. But it is a treat for anyone looking to get all up in the personal lives of some long-dead fictional authors.

I know there are many of you curtain twitchers out there.

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Destructoid Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5:01 PM
    

A crafted sword in Bladesong

Upcoming title Bladesong could become the next unique adventure for you in January when the game goes live on PC.

While there have been plenty of games where we get to wield a sword, Bladesong requires you to make them instead. This guide will help you stay on top of the upcoming launch so you can jump in at minute one.

Bladesong release countdown

Bladesong will be released on Jan. 22 worldwide, and it's exclusively available on PC. The following countdown will expire once the launch goes live.


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The countdown is based on the following timings.

  • 6am PT
  • 8am CT
  • 9am ET
  • 2pm UTC
  • 3pm CET

The information available here is from SteamDB. If there's any change in the schedule, the updated timings will be added to this guide.

What to expect from Bladesong

If you've been playing video games for as many years as I have, you must have used plenty of swords. In Bladesong, you can craft swords without any limits. Thanks to its modular crafting system, you can craft a sword of any design, shape, and size.

With warriors and nobles seeking your services, you'll have to meet specific needs and expectations. Making a sword will be easy, but giving it shape and turning it into a masterpiece won't be so simple. You'll also have to discover secrets in Eren Keep as you spend most of your time smithing the next perfect sword.

There's a Campaign mode available for those who want to enjoy a narrative journey. Alternatively, you can simply try out your imagination in the Creative mode. If you want to check out the core gameplay, a free demo is available on Steam.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5:44 PM

MonsterVine Tuesday, January 20, 2026 9:23 PM
     The demo for the upcoming SRPG, Stardust: Wish of Witch, is now available on Steam. Additionally, the average length of the demo's content has been revealed. The developers of the game, Kniv Studio, have stated that the demo contains approximately an hour to an hour and a half's worth of gameplay in total. This allows […]

MonsterVine Tuesday, January 20, 2026 8:52 PM
     The release date for Love Eternal, the latest chilling horror game from brlka and Ysbryd Games, has officially been set. The title is set to release for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Players will have to take on challenging puzzles as they platform through […]

MonsterVine Tuesday, January 20, 2026 8:13 PM
     During a livestream today, Square Enix and Deck Nine Games revealed the final entry in the "Max and Chloe Saga" of Life is Strange, titled Life is Strange: Reunion. For the first time in the series' history, players will be able to assume the roles of both Max Caufield and Chloe Price in the same game, […]