GamersHeroes Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:35 PM Bringing chaotic PvE action to one's homies, Big Distraction's debut co-op action roguelite LORT is now available for the PC via Steam for a cool $10 at launch. The post Co-Op Fantasy Roguelite LORT Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:18 PM Pulling from megahits like Sub-Terrania, Ecco the Dolphin, The Abyss, and The Blue Planet, a deep ocean dive awaits with the new Steam demo of Howling Hamster Entertainment's 2.5D multidirectional shooter Sub-Species. The post Underwater 2.5D Arcade Action-Adventure Sub-Species Demo Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:12 PM For those looking for a great catch, 3goo's The Rumble Fish 2 is bigger and better than ever with its release on the Nintendo Switch 2. The post The Rumble Fish 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:10 PM The Rumble Fish 2's focus on offense and defense, along with its Rollback Netcode and Team Battle Mode, make this a solid fighter for all Nintendo Switch 2 owners. The post The Rumble Fish 2 (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition) Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:38 PM For those looking to beat the Devil at his own game, Question's deckbuilding card battler The Killing Stone is set to release for the PC via Steam on February 18. The post 17th Century Deckbuilding Card Battler The Killing Stone Launching February 18 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:18 PM The world of Keen Games' survival action RPG Enshrouded is set to launch in 1.0 this autumn. The post Survival Action RPG Enshrouded 1.0 Launching This Autumn appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 21, 2026 3:05 PM
And you may ask yourself, "why did they write that?" The post How A Headline Gets Written At <i>Kotaku</i>: <i>Battlefield 6</i> Edition appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 21, 2026 2:22 PM
We also got updates on a different new map coming soon, the return of the Little Bird heli, and a solo battle royale mode The post <i>Battlefield 6</i> Will Bring Back A Classic Big Map But Not For Season 2 appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:04 PM
Screen tearing issues are marring 2XKO's console debut The post <i>League Of Legends</i> Fighting Game Finally Hits Consoles But PS5 Players Say It Needs More Work appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:39 PM
The legendary Chunkachu returns in a super-squishy form The post Fat Pikachu Is Back appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:10 PM
The Assassin's Creed maker is implementing big game delays and even more layoffs The post Ubisoft Rips The Band-Aid Off With More Delays, Cuts, And Cancellations appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:58 AM
The company also announced that it is canceling and delaying multiple other games The post Ubisoft Cancels Long-Delayed <i>Prince Of Persia</i> Remake appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:40 AM
Visually, Mio is a stunning Metroidvania, but its narrative and gameplay aren't quite good enough to match The post <i>Mio: Memories In Orbit</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:15 AM
People don't have nice things to say about Fallen but at least they're talking about it The post Game Trailer Showcased By <i>IGN</i> Slammed For Using AI 'Placeholders' appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:05 AM
You never know when you'll need to charge your devices, so stay ready at all times. The post This Jackery Portable Power Station Just Fell Even Further Overnight to a New All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:56 AM
Fans of the original games got a double whammy of a treat last night during episode six, The Other Player The post <i>Fallout</i> Season 2 Finally Brings Back Two Classic Pieces Of The Franchise appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:35 AM
It delivers sound that surrounds you from all sides, making you feel like a part of the action. The post Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus Is Already Getting Its Second Price Cut This Year, Hitting Another Record Low appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:05 AM
You'll enjoy a long battery life of up to 535 hours with this one. The post Razer Goes Into Full Clearance on Its Wireless Gaming Mouse as the Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed Hits a New Low appeared first on Kotaku. |
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Would you like some Engrams with that? The post <i>Marathon</i> Pre-Order Bug Forced Players To Automatically Install <i>Destiny 2</i> appeared first on Kotaku. |
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You also get a one-month trial to the Xbox GamePass, plus access to Alexa+ for free. The post Amazon Pushes Its Streaming Devices as the AI-Powered Fire TV Cube Hits Its First Low of the Year appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 21, 2026 9:05 AM
Stay productive on the go without breaking the bank. The post Amazon Restocks Its 15.6″ Portable Gaming Monitor at an All-Time Low and Already Close to Selling Out Again appeared first on Kotaku. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:31 PM Ubisoft has announced a massive organizational "reset" that has resulted in six game cancelations and seven delays to upcoming projects. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:15 PM After a slight delay, we now know what to expect when Battlefield 6 Season 2 drops, and also some inclusions for later down the line. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:12 PM If you're lost in The Vessel and wondering how to unlock the MIO map, or where key locations are, we've got you covered right here. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:46 AM Crimson Desert is a massive, ambitious game I can't wait to get lost in, and now it's gone gold, my delay concerns can be banished. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:25 AM Here are all the latest Arknights Endfield codes and how to redeem them, so you can claim Oroberyl and more premium gacha rewards for free. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:15 AM LoL developer Riot Games' newest project, 2v2 fighting game 2XKO, has left early access behind and kicked off a stacked Season 1. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:06 AM The Sunkissed City release date estimate heralds a fresh start in a vibrant, pixelated, seaside metropolis thanks to ex-Stardew Valley dev. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:02 AM This Logitech Brio 101 deal puts the webcam at its lowest ever price and gets you a great camera suitable for work calls and streaming. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:00 AM MIO Memories in Orbit is a unique blend of Silksong and Nier Automata, and one of the most stunning Metroidvania games I've ever played |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:22 AM Our Arknights Endfield banner schedule includes all characters and weapons featured on the latest banners to help you decide who to pull. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:56 PM  I am going to level with you. My awareness of Lort up until this point has been non-existent. Never heard of it before today, it's early access release day! But when you see a game called Lort, well, you at least need to take a little look. And as astronomically silly as the name is, it looks like a pretty neat, silly time, so, my predilection towards the inane has clearly worked out in my favour this time. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:03 PM  Given its lengthy, troubled development period, it will probably not come as any surprise to you that Ubisoft have announced today that their Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake has been cancelled. This comes as part of a broader restructure at the company, which will apparently focus on what they call five "specialised creative houses" to "reclaim creative leadership and restore sustainable growth." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:09 PM  More and more as time goes on I feel that if I blink a whole two years will pass, and suddenly a game like Enshrouded, which is coming up to its second early access anniversary, will be gearing up for its proper 1.0 launch. While an exact date for the survival game's full release hasn't been locked in just yet, a new Road to Release video was shared by developer Keen Games detailing what you can expect leading up to said launch. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:06 PM  As someone of a nervous disposition, I am not a fan of the Shredder, one of the latest enemies added to Arc Raiders. First appearing after November's North Line update, these floating bollards buzz about the halls and corridors of the mountainside facility, Stella Montis. Cross their path and they emit a mechanical shriek before releasing an explosive wave of shrapnel. Anyone caught in the blast is cut to shribbons. Currently, like a Dalek left at the top of a staircase, Shredders haven't found a way down the mountain and out into the world. So, if I want to avoid being screamed at and eviscerated by a hovering cigar tube, I can just avoid the hilltop base. According to Arc Raiders' design lead, that relative safety may not last much longer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:48 AM  Following a mod which provides VR support for Cyberpunk 2077 was hit with a takedown request by CD Projekt, its creator has now said that they've not ruled out the possibility of releasing it for free. However, they've painted that as an unlikely road to go down, arguing that it's "kind of become a moot point" due to piracy of their work following the strike. The fact Luke Ross' R.E.A.L VR mod for Cyberpunk, which is one arm of a wider VR support framework for a wide range of games, was behind a paywall appeared to be the crux of CD Projekt's decision to strike it. The studio's business development vice president Jan Rosner claimed in a post that they offered Ross the option of making it free and switching the paywall for optional donations, in line with their guidelines for fan-made content. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:21 AM  We interrupt our regular schedule of weaponising hamsters and grizzling about GTA 6 with a word from the world of film – a film being a curious subspecies of video game that plays itself, consists partly of human souls preserved in gelatin and silver halide, and can only be 'failed' by skipping the post-credits scene. Whatever will the mad labcoats dream up next? More specifically, it's time for an insight from Gore Verbinski, director of the Pirates of the Caribbean films. He thinks the much-gobflapped adoption of Epic's Unreal Engine by visual effect teams is a blight upon the face of Hollywood. He thinks it's an insult to the dignity of helicopters. OK, he doesn't go quite that hard. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 21, 2026 9:54 AM  Last week, EA followed through on plans outlined in 2025 by shutting down the servers of Bioware's Anthem. Pretty much since the shooter's fate was set in stone, there's been the natural chatter about whether it could potentially be kept online or revived down the road in some fashion. At this early stage, there's been no huge re-emergence, but that doesn't mean folks aren't experimenting to see what such a thing might involve. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 21, 2026 9:32 AM  If you find Darkwood too dark, perhaps you will like I Hate This Place, an isometric (is it, tho?) survival horror based on the comic book of the same name from Kyle Starks and Artyom Topilin. I Hate This Place is dark – it has hungry tentacle nests, antlered stalkers, and spiders of many sizes – but going by the trailer, at least, it's nothing like as harrowing and hollowing as the Acid Wizard game. The colours are bright and splashy, the munsters, funky: think Stranger Things. It occurs to me that we need a thematic darkness scale for 'dark' video games, perhaps comparable to ocean depth categorisation. I'd say Darkwood is right down there in the hadopelagic trenches. I Hate This Place? A denizen of the upper bathypelagic (Midnight) zone, so far. Here's that trailer. |
Siliconera Wednesday, January 21, 2026 3:00 PM
Sanrio will release merchandise of its characters dressed up as monsters from Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's, specifically six dragons from the series. You can also get merchandise of the main Yu-Gi-Oh characters in the Sanrio art style. These follow previous items that paired up characters from the original series with mascots. The items are all available for pre-order right now, and they'll come out some time between late March and early April 2026 in Japan. Pre-orders will close on January 27, 2026.
There are six different Sanrio characters and Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's monsters mash-ups, and they're based on the main dragons from the anime. They are:
There are four different kinds of merchandise from this crossover. The items include:
Here's how the items look:
The human characters you can get for merchandise are Yusei, Jack, Crow, and Aki. For every 2,200円 (~$14) you spend on the Sanrio merchandise at the KC Store, you can get a free illustration card. This includes cards of the 5D's characters, as well as cards of Zexal characters (Yuma, Astral, Shark, Kaito, IV). You'll receive a random card, so you can't choose your favorite.
Previously, Sanrio collaborated with Konami to release mascot versions of iconic Yu-Gi-Oh monsters. You could also get them as Happy Meal toys from McDonald's. Previous mash-ups included Hello Kitty as Dark Magician and Keroppi as Kuriboh.
The Sanrio Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's merchandise will come out in Spring 2026.
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Siliconera Wednesday, January 21, 2026 2:00 PM
Nintendo shadowdropped a free Switch 2 update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD that adds Dixie Kong as a playable character. It also adds a new Turbo Attack mode. Once applied, the patch includes a number of other additions that implement expected Switch 2 features, such as GameShare. Anyone with a copy of the Switch game can access the additions immediately.
The general updates are that the remaster now displays at an even higher resolution on the console, has faster load times, and supports GameShare for local co-op multiplayer. The other additions affect gameplay. When Dixie Kong is set as DK's partner in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, it will affect his jumps. She can spin her ponytail when the character leaps to provide longer airtime and hovering and for a slightly higher jump. Turbo Attack, as the name suggests, involves faster levels. That includes a timer at the bottom showing how much time you have to finish each stage.
Here's the trailer for the update:
This marks the fourth Nintendo platform with exclusive elements for this particular title. The game first appeared on the Wii in 2010. The 2013 3DS version added 3D support, more levels, and an easier New Mode. The Switch remaster showed up in 2024.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is available on the Switch, and its Switch 2 patch with new compatibility updates and content like playable Dixie Kong is live worldwide. The game is also on the Wii and 3DS.
The post Dixie Kong Joins Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on Switch 2 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:00 PM
Arknights: Endfield, the latest entry in the Hypergryph and Gryphline series, will launch on January 22, 2026, and already a handful of redemption codes for in-game items and currency are available. There are three shared by the company both on social media and during the Official Release Special Program. All of them are available to use until January 29, 2026.
Here's the full list of the three known codes so far and the items each one will provide to players. Note that the ENDFIELD4PC code is only able to be used if you play on the PC version available via Epic Games or the official launcher. ALLFIELD and RETURNOFALL can be used on any platform.
As a reminder, all five of the Pre-Registration Milestones and the Social Media Milestone were also hit. This means the following items will also be doled out to everyone:
In case you're wondering what to expect when things begin, here's the Arknights: Endfield Official Release Special Program from earlier in January 2026:
Arknights: Endfield will be available on the PS5, PC, and mobile devices on January 22, 2026, and all launch redemption codes will be able to be redeemed in-game between January 22-29, 2026.
The post PSA: Arknights Endfield Redemption Codes Already Available appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 PM
Bandai Namco announced that the official Hatsune Miku Gundam model kits will go on sale on Premium Bandai at 6pm PT/9pm ET on January 21, 2026. MS-06S ZAKUⅡ will be $46, while RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 2.0 will be $51. Both are expected to ship in July 2026. They join items like the ZAKU costume Hatsune Miku figure that is already available worldwide.
Both the MS-06S ZAKUⅡ and RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 2.0 model kits are the type that could be built by people with any degree of experience. They are each 1/144 scale. The parts on runners follow Hatsune Miku's silver, black, and teal color scheme, with decals allowing for other references to her design. If someone has paint, it is also possible to further customize them. The MS-06S ZAKUⅡ gunpla only includes the unit and three weapons, which are the Heat Hawk axe, ZAKU Bazooka, and ZAKU Machine Gun. The RX-78-2 Gundam comes with more additional parts, hence the higher price, so you can pose it equipped with a Beam Rifle, two Beam Saber swords, a Hyper Bazooka, or Shield. It also has Core Fighter landing gear parts.
Here's how the Hatsune Miku MS-06S ZAKUⅡ looks:
And this is the Vocaloid version of the RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 2.0:
There have been tons of different kinds of Gundam Vocaloid items released since this crossover came up in 2025. Things started small with things like themed keychains in Gashapon machines worldwide. Since then, we've seen more elaborate figures and model kits like these, as well as songs.
Here's the Mitchie M track for this crossover:
The Hatsune Miku Gundam MS-06S ZAKUⅡ and RX-78-2 Gundam model kits pre-orders open outside Japan on January 21, 2026, ahead of a North American release in July 2026.
The post Hatsune Miku Gundam Model Kits Appearing at Premium Bandai Today appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:00 AM
Sega teased a Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties demo earlier in January 2026, and that is already rolling out on different platforms. It is available on the PC via Steam now, and the console version will show up at 9pm PT/12am ET tonight. There will also be an RGG RoundUp stream ahead of the console demo release on YouTube at 10am PT/1pm ET today.
We do already know what will be in this Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties demo ahead of its launch. Both of the storylines will be vailable to sample. During the Kazuma Kiryu portion, you'll get to see part of the story and wander around Ryukyu, Okinawa, where he's running the orphanage. For the Yoshitaka Mine entirely new part, we'll be back in Kamurocho to find out more about the antagonist's background. Both of these will be isolated slices, so playing through this trial won't allow you to make saves that can be used in the full game.
Here's the official placeholder for the stream:
As a reminder, the other most recent Like a Dragon release also features a demo to try. Someone could test out Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. That's a spin-off that takes place about the same time as the eighth installment.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties will come to the Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on February 12, 2026, and the demo is out on January 21, 2026. The original game is on the PS3, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
The post Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Demo Debuts Today appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:00 AM
A new physical event featuring Animal Crossing: New Horizons will appear at Sea Life Nagoya Aquarium in Japan throughout the first half of 2026. The event will run from late January 2026 until early May 2026.
Over 30 kinds of fish and marine creatures that appeared in New Horizons will have explanation panels featuring Animal Crossing characters during this event. But while people can view the exhibits with just the paid entry tickets, there will be additional activities available with extra charges.
People can pay ¥300 (~$1.90) to get a quiz sheet featuring marine creatures that appear in New Horizons. They will then be tasked to correctly guess the creature that does not appear in the aquarium to win an Animal Crossing sticker. The aquarium will also have a workshop for producing a wreath made of shells, and people can join by paying ¥1,500 (~$9.50).
The aquarium will also sell a collection of merchandise themed after Animal Crossing. The items will range from clear files at ¥300 (~$1.90) to T-shirts at ¥4,200 (~$26.60).
People who have the Nintendo Store mobile app installed can use the GPS Check-In feature at the aquarium for the event's duration to obtain an exclusive wallpaper image.
In addition, Sea Life Nagoya Aquarium has shared codes that let players of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 access the uniform items used by its staff members:
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons physical event at Sea Life Nagoya Aquarium will take place from January 30 until May 11, 2026.
The post Animal Crossing x Sea Life Nagoya Aquarium Event to Start appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Wednesday, January 21, 2026 2:35 PM
Just a little over a month ago, Niantic unveiled the Forever Friends and Remote Trading mechanics as an early Christmas present to Pokémon Go players around the world. But now, players are warning others that the feature might not be working as intended.
Remote Trades work similarly to Local Trades with a few caveats, though the gist is simple: You can trade remotely with someone on your friends list without having to be near them—but it takes a very long time to unlock the mechanic. As one of the first Pokémon Go players to unlock the feature, Tagman50 posted a YouTube video yesterday with the intention of showing how it's supposed to work, but what he discovered was something much worse. What was seemingly meant to be a Lucky Trade didn't result in a Lucky Pokémon. And with the mobile game's limitations around trading, this is a huge deal.
The video shows how Pokémon Go marked the person Tagman50 had chosen to trade with as a Lucky Friend. This status guarantees that the next trade you make with this person will be—you guessed it—Lucky, which makes Pokémon have higher IVs and require less Stardust to power up. Your chances of reaching the Lucky Friend status are limited, so you want to make a wise decision about which Pokémon to send over in these types of trades.
Later in the video, Tagman50 sent over a Shiny Spiritomb, a rare Pokémon in the game, in exchange for a Nidoran. Though the game said it would be a Lucky Trade, the Nidoran he received wasn't Lucky, which meant the trade did not work as intended. And given how a Pokémon cannot be traded a second time, this is a pretty big loss for both players, but it feels especially bad knowing such a rare Pokémon was on the line. At the end of the video, Tagman50 also revealed that the trade cost him one Special Trade, which you only get once per day.
Multiple people in the comments of the YouTube video and on Reddit claimed they experienced the same situation. At the time of writing, Niantic hasn't addressed the issue, and Destructoid has not yet been able to verify the bug.
Outside of raising awareness for this bug, Tagman50 showed the mechanics of a Remote Trade, which is likely useful for most trainers. Most people haven't used the mechanic since the feature takes a long time to unlock. You must be Forever Friends with another trainer, which takes 90 more Friendship Points after hitting Best Friends. In most cases, you can only earn one Friendship Point per day by completing activities like sharing Gifts or fighting alongside your friends in Raid Battles. However, you can also earn additional points in some features, like Weekly challenges, according to Pokémon Go's official Help Center.
Once you've become Forever Friends, you gain the ability to trade remotely. As shown in Tagman50's video, you must tag a Pokémon with a Remote Trade tag. Then, when you initiate a Remote Trade, your trading partner can see all of your tagged Pokémon and a bit of information about each one, like when and where they were caught, as well as their attacks. Both of you can select up to three Pokémon you want to trade for from your trading partner's list. You can then choose one of the three Pokémon your trading partner has requested. Then, both players have a chance to review and finalize the trade. The game gives a 24-hour period for the trade to be finalized.
It's possible the game's developer may release some sort of compensation, like a Lucky Trinket, to those impacted, as many users on Reddit suggested. But until we get a guaranteed fix, I'd recommend not using the Remote Trading feature—or at least, not using it to send over any Shiny Legendaries.
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Destructoid Wednesday, January 21, 2026 2:12 PM
Arknights Endfield is the latest entrant to the world of gacha games, and finding new operators will mostly have you depend on the banners.
At launch, Arknights Endfield already offers a highlight banner. These are in addition to the standard options that have no expiry. This guide will provide you with all the information you might need about current and future banners.
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All current banners in Arknights Endfield (Jan. 22)
At launch, we have one highlight banner, along with a standard banner.
Scars of the Forge
Featuring Laevatain, Scars of the Forge is the first highlight banner of Arknights Endfield. The abnner will have higher rates for the featured character, but obtaining her will depend on your luck. The banner will be available from Jan. 22, 2026, to Feb. 07, 2026.
New Horizons Banner
This starter banner will be permanently available on all new accounts. It will guarantee you a six-star pull from the first 40 attempts. You can gather all the required materials (for the pulls) by playing the game. Here's a list of all the featured six-star operators in this banner.
Basic Headhunting Banner
This is the standard banner of Arknights Endfield that will always be available. It guarantees you a six-star operator every 80 pulls. Completing 300 pulls will allow you to choose a six-star operator of your choice.
All future banners in Arknights Endfield
We have information about at least two more highlight banners that will be live in version 1.0.
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Destructoid Wednesday, January 21, 2026 2:05 PM
Roleplay as the delinquents of a magical tower that puts Hogwarts to shame, and wreak havoc in the upcoming co-op horror game, YAPYAP. It's never about the journey with co-op horror games, but about the friends you make along the way, and players already have their sights set on this spellbinding adventure.
It's a mere two weeks before YAPYAP is set to release on Steam on Feb. 3. Following the viral sensation of Lethal Company back in October 2023; many have reached similar heights and developer, Maison Bap, hopes to achieve the same. What will likely be an early-access release, YAPYAP is a six-player horror game that uses the all-too-familiar formula that makes friendslop games ever so fun. Proximity chat, quirky mechanics, physics-based, and monsters to evade (and hopefully counter); this adventure is sure to tick the boxes you want from a co-op title.
With 1.6 million views on their X post for YAPYAP's release trailer, it's clear there's a community at the ready to sink their teeth into this wizardry world as YAPYAP currently sits on 26,342 wishlists and 9,223 Discord members. While these indie horror games comes and go, where some stick around in the spotlight far longer than others, if YAPYAP was to take off like Lethal Company, R.E.P.O., or PEAK, it could be a gamechanger for the developer, who has only one game so far, titled BAPBAP. Though BAPBAP is free-to-play and has Very Positive reviews on Steam, we can assume YAPYAP will cost around or under $10 based on the plethora of existing co-op horror games.
The success of indie co-op horror games mostly stems from its virality on social media. The simplicity and gimmick these games provide, alongside frequent updates to keep the community coming back for more is a recipe for success. It's almost a guarantee that big Twitch streamers and YouTubers will cover this game when it comes out. YAPYAP already has a place in the spotlight with an audience that's eager to try the game on release, but time will tell whether this title is entertaining enough or adds something different that gives people a reason to come back again and again.
It certainly is a saturated market, but if you're interested in a fantastical co-op experience with a larger lobby size than others that's sure to bring chaos and screams, then become a member at the Official YAPYAP Discover Server and wishlist the game on Steam.
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Destructoid Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:53 PM
The TOTY Challenge 3 SBC is now live in FC 26, and you can complete it to get fodder packs for your club.
The latest fodder challenge is similar to the two previous ones we have received during the TOTY promo. However, the requirements are significantly harder to meet. Let's look at how to complete the challenge and unlock the rewards on offer.
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FC 26 TOTY Challenge 3 SBC tasks
The TOTY Challenge 3 SBC has just one task, and here are the requirements.
TOTY Challenge 3 SBC
The hardest aspect of this challenge is meeting the chemistry requirements. You'll need to have team chemistry of at least 31, and I have added a solution for you to use if you get stuck.
FC 26 TOTY Challenge 3 SBC solutions
The objective is to use cards that are already available in your club. However, feel free to use the following solution if you get stuck.
Completing the SBC gets you an untradeable Prime Gold Players Pack, which includes 12 Gold player items. At least one of these cards is guaranteed to be 82 or higher, and six of them will be Rare. While the rewards could have been better, it's never a bad idea to get an extra pack when TOTYs are in them. Your next opening could get you a TOTY irrespective of how poor your luck might have been.
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Destructoid Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:28 PM
Ubisoft is undergoing a major restructuring that has led to the cancellation of the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake and a reported delay of the Black Flag remake. Two whole studios have been closed, too, as the company has performed huge layoffs.
This news, first reported by IGN, comes after many had speculated that both of these remakes were just around the corner. However, it turns out that six projects in total will never see the light of day, including the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake. The Black Flag one is presumably still on the way, though it'll likely be impacted and delayed (alongside several other titles) amid this development.
Two full studios will be closed down: Ubisoft Stockholm, which contributed to Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Ubisoft Halifax, which focuses on mobile games. Many other studios across the world saw downsizing and staff restructurings, among other changes.
As IGN reports, these changes come amid a shift in Ubisoft's focus and the implementation of a new development pipeline. The company certainly has seen better days, but perhaps this new approach could result in more high-quality games down the line.
One should hope so, at least, though I'm sorely disappointed by the cancellation of the PoP remake. But, if that means the Black Flag one will end up being better, then perhaps there's something to be gained here.
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Destructoid Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:19 PM
The Block Party Evolution is now live in FC 26, and you can improve one of your defensive units.
The latest evolution offers some interesting upgrades, and it's available for free. However, the upgrades and requirements could have been much better. Nevertheless, let's look at the best possible candidates for the upgrades.
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FC 26 Block Party Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements for Block Party Evolution in FC 26.
FC 26 Block Party Evolution upgrades
The Block Party 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 Block Party Evolution in FC 26
You can include a wide variety of items in this evolution. Given the requirements and offered upgrades, this is strictly a chain evolution that you combine with other options.
These are some of the best options to consider in this evolution. The requirements should have been max. 86 overall, which would have allowed us to use better cards.
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Destructoid Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:29 AM
It's officially winter, and Disney Dreamlight Valley has plenty of festive fun for you to enjoy to go with the holiday season. One of the many events you can tackle is the Winter Warmth Star Path, and it's a big one.
This is the largest Star Path event we've seen in a while, so there's a lot to learn about it and even more to work through if you want to get it done. Here are all the Winter Warmth Star Path duties and rewards in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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All Winter Warmth Star Path duties in Disney Dreamlight Valley
There are 110 duties you can complete throughout the full Winter Warmth Star Path event. If you want to claim all available prizes, you'll need to fully finish all of these tasks, plus the weekly routine duties.
All Winter Warmth Star Path routine duties in Disney Dreamlight Valley
In addition to the basic duties, there are also eight weeks of routine duties, with three special tasks in each. These unlock every Wednesday from the start of the event until the end. We'll add these quests as they become available, so you can check back here to learn what needs to be done.
All Winter Warmth Star Path rewards in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The Winter Warmth Star Path event has six pages of rewards, plus three bonus pages with even more prizes. The types of items you can earn throughout this event include clothing, furniture, a special critter Companion, a new house style, and so much more.
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Destructoid Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:08 AM
Deadpool is the most versatile hero you can play in Marvel Rivals, as he's the only one capable of playing all three roles. Across all roles, you'll need to choose the upgrade order for his abilities. The best path looks different for each one since Deadpool's abilities change throughout them.
If you're playing Deadpool as a Vanguard, you'll want to prioritize upgrades that allow you to better shield and protect your team while playing frontline and tanking as much damage as possible. It's quite a daunting task, so here's the best upgrade order for Vanguard Deadpool in Marvel Rivals.
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Best order to upgrade Vanguard Deadpool in Marvel Rivals
Overall, the best upgrade order for Vanguard Deadpool is 4>5>1>7>2>3>6, which breaks down to:
You may want to switch up this order a bit depending on how you specifically play him, what type of team you're up against, and which abilities you find yourself using most frequently. Generally, though, it's best to follow this overall flow to ensure you upgrade him as efficiently as possible.
1) Hazardous Hijinks - Vanguard (4)
Hazardous Hijinks is one of Deadpool's strongest tanking abilities, as it allows you to shred your way through the enemy team if you manage to use it correctly. With this ability, you dash forward and slice any enemies you encounter.
As long as your hit lands, you can repeat this move up to three times. Once you upgrade this move, you become a lot quicker and more agile when using it, allowing you to dash in, swiftly dish out impactful damage, and jump away before your enemies even know what hit them. It's super effective for shredding through the enemy team, even when used against other Vanguards.
2) Deadpool in Your Area - Vanguard (5)
The second ability you'll want to upgrade is Deadpool in Your Area, which can be used to grant your team damage reduction once upgraded. As a tank, this is your primary job, so you'll want this useful bonus as soon as possible so that this move can help your allies stay alive.
3) Dual Desert Eagles - Vanguard (1)
Next up, you'll want to grab the Dual Desert Eagles upgrade. By default, these guns just deal regular damage against foes, but with the upgrade, a bubble bomb will explode on them after you land a few shots. Your Dual Desert Eagles should be your main form of general damage output, so upgrading them fairly early on to obtain this additional buff is a must.
4) The Big Test (7)
The Big Test is Deadpool's best of the two Vanguard ultimate options by far, as it allows you to instill your team with massive amounts of healing and extra speed. When you upgrade it, the bonuses it supplies get even better, as you gain the extra ability to obtain even more health for you and your allies by landing additional hits for a period of time after using it.
5) Kick@$$ Katanas (2)
Upgrading Deadpool's Kick@$$ Katanas allows his stabs to crit, and lets you use a Bunny Bounce with them to make his strikes a bit more deadly. It's a solid upgrade, but not one you need to grab all that early on.
6) Magical Unicorn Shield! (3)
Deadpool's Magical Unicorn Shield! is a great way to shield your allies, especially your Strategists, since they tend to be targeted often, but it can be a bit tricky to actually throw and use it effectively, making it one of the lesser priority upgrades. You can certainly get good usage out of it, but all other upgrades listed before this one are far more reliable.
The upgrade for this ability makes the shield quite a bit bigger. If you do notice that a lot of your allies are struggling, you may want to grab this one a bit earlier on, like just before the Kick@$$ Katanas upgrade, to help protect them.
7) The Ban Hammer (6)
The least important upgrade and the one you should always grab last is The Ban Hammer. It's not a bad ultimate, but it only grants Deadpool bonuses, not his team, which is why it's far better to focus on all other abilities instead. When you're going to use an ultimate, always try to switch to your Kick@$$ Katanas first so you can use The Big Test instead of The Ban Hammer.
Best upgrades for Vanguard Deadpool in Marvel Rivals
Overall, the best upgrades you want to grab as soon as possible for Vanguard Deadpool are Hazardous Hijinks, Deadpool in Your Area, and Dual Desert Eagles. These three are the most impactful upgrades for helping you better protect your team and dish out effective damage against the enemy.
Now that you know the best way to upgrade Vanguard Deadpool, you're ready to hit the battlefield. While you're out there fighting, consider working through some tricky achievements, like Echoes of the Abyss, Days of Future Past, Mutant and Proud!, and Whispers in Pieces.
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Destructoid Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:41 AM
Anime Paradox brings a fresh combat style to the Anime Roblox Tower Defense genre. Instead of defending down a line you'll be defending a singular point on the map as enemies swarm you from all sides and you fight back with anime characters. So is there an Anime Paradox Trello and Discord to archive every character and other features?
Anime Paradox Trello and Discord Guide
Here are all the info HUB links you need for Anime Paradox:
Currently there is no Trello or Wiki for Anime Paradox but this might change in the future. I'll update this article if anything drops and even though nothing has been confirmed yet I'm guessing there'll be at least a Wiki. From experience usually TD games like this end up having a community Wiki if an official one isn't made by the devs.
That said, there is an official Discord server as you can see which is an amazing HUB of info for the game. You can track the latest announcements, updates, logs and even sneak peaks. Also, as with any Gacha game it's got a regularly updated Banner channel so that you can check who's on rotation to be pulled without having to launch the game.
The Discord is also a place to track buffs, nerfs, codes, events and giveaways. There's always something going on and at the end of the day the Discord is the best place to interact with the devs and the community. You can even get some tips and tricks on the units and tier list opinions from experienced players/playtesters.
That's it for my Anime Paradox Trello board and Discord server guide. Check out our Anime Paradox codes for free goodies to get you started on the unit grind.
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Destructoid Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:37 AM
We all know the signs of No, I'm not a Human Visitors: Perfect white teeth, bloody gums, dirty fingernails, bloodshot eyes, rapid eye movement, clean armpits, skin irritation, and an unclean aura.
Visitors cannot kill unless there are two or more of them present at once. Some tenants won't come in unless you kick someone out. This is because their lore overlaps with them, and where they choose to sit is the same place as the tenant they want kicked out.
While the order of guests who knock on your door is (to an extent) randomized, there is a pattern to knowing who is and isn't a Visitor. So, if you want the best ending or are trying to complete the steps needed for a particular conclusion, then here are all No, I'm not a Human Visitors.
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All Visitors in No, I'm not a Human
From the 68 characters we've met in No, I'm not a Human, 56 of them could be Visitors. It's a larger number if I count each pair or set of guests individually (e.g., the twins, cultists, married couple, and mom and child duo).
What I've learnt through repeated trials is that there's a handful of tenants that may or may not be a Visitor. Their identity is randomized, likely based on who you let in before they knocked at the door, and whether there's a Visitor already staying at your house. The signs and dialogue remain the same, making it hard to tell whether members of this group are truly human or presenting genuine signs of a Visitor. Because of this, we've added a section of "Potential Visitor," where I recommend you avoid letting them in unless you need the numbers up for when FEMA comes knocking.
Below, we've separated our sections into "Guaranteed Visitor" (guests that are always Visitors), "Potential Visitor" (guests that could be a Visitor), and "Always Human." No character is named aside from the Prophet and Super Imposter. Therefore, we've added our own based on their appearance and included an image so you know who we're talking about. I will also add the telltale sign you should refer to when identifying a Guaranteed Visitor.
Guaranteed Visitor
These are the 13 Visitors that always fail the test and will always be an imposter. The cat lady is as important as the Super Imposter, as she gives you the cat. She's a Visitor you should always let in when going for most endings as the cat can help. You need to get the delivery number from the television or radio broadcasts and order cat food, feeding it to the animal so no deaths happen that night.
Potential Visitor
This list of 34 more so includes tenants who are a danger to society. You won't know if they're a Visitor until you shoot them, as the signs are always the same when you test them. It's best to leave them outside to avoid any deaths, but some sacrifices are unfortunately needed if RNG isn't on your side. What makes them dangerous is not only that they could be a Visitor, but that they speak violently in their dialogue and have links to other tenants (who they want kicked out). These are the same characters that'll also try to bribe you if you turn them away at the door.
A good way of knowing if they're a Visitor is to let them in and stand next to the room they're staying in. If you hear whispering, groaning, or any suspicious activity, then someone staying in that room is a Visitor. Don't confuse this with the little girl crying over her father (the neighbor).
You could end the game with these characters in your house and still get the No, I'm not Alone ending.
Always Human
I found these nine characters are always human, and it helps to let them in whenever they appear, giving suspected Visitors a FEMA slip so they're taken away instead.
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Destructoid Wednesday, January 21, 2026 9:30 AM
I'm ranking all Swords, Combat Specs, Fruits, Races and Traits in Rogue Piece so that you can make the best build. This tier list will also include equipment tips for all categories as well as how to get everything. Here's my ultimate early-mid-late PVP/PVE Rogue Piece tier list for everything in the game.
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Rogue Piece Combat Spec and Fruit Tier List
Both Combat Specs and Fruits scale with the Power stat in Rogue Piece (RIP Strength stat). On average, Combat Specs tend to be equal to swords. Fruits are weaker than swords with Light (the strongest fruit) being comparable to B-Tier swords (See above). Let's analyze them individually.
SSS-Tier Specs & Fruits
S-Tier Specs & Fruits
A-Tier Specs & Fruits
B-Tier Specs & Fruits
C-Tier Specs & Fruits
D-Tier Specs & Fruits
Rogue Piece Sword Tier List
This Rogue Piece sword tier list focuses on both how good the moveset is and overall DPS. The higher tiers will usually be the best options for PVE bosses and PVP. That said, note that lower-tier swords like Wado or Gryphon are still really useful for PVE grinding. Also, Metal Bat and Tanjiro are in the same tier as Epics and Rares because while they have much better DPS, their movesets are slow and awkward. Let's analyze each sword individually below.
S-Tier Swords
A-Tier Swords
B-Tier Swords
C-Tier Swords
D-Tier Swords
Rogue Piece Race Tier List
The best race in Rogue Piece goes a long way to boost your DPS based on your build. You get them from Race Rerolls and for some like the Demon race you can use specific items like Muzan's Blood. The three races in S-Tier are almost equal depending on whether you're going for a Sword stat build or a Power stat build. A-Tiers are good alternatives and B-Tier are situational picks that can be good but underpowered. C-Tier are weak but good for beginners and D are pretty much useless.
S-Tier Races
A-Tier Races
B-Tier Races
C-Tier Races
D-Tier Races
Rogue Piece Trait Tier List
The best traits in Rogue Piece are much easier to determine than Swords or Specs since it's just a simple numbers game. That said damage tends to be the best stat to boost as well as cooldown since most of the game is PVE farming and it's better to kill faster than tank more damage. That's why you'll see that some Traits that boost damage or cooldowns better are placed higher. Here's what each Trait does below.
All Rogue Piece Traits Listed
That's it for my complete Rogue Piece tier list for swords, combat specs, fruits, powers, traits and races. Check out our Rogue Piece codes for a fast start to the game that you can use to get your Celestial Dragon race and buy a Dual Katanas for fast farming.
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Destructoid Wednesday, January 21, 2026 9:08 AM
A new event has arrived in the valley, bringing with it plenty of new goodies you can unlock in Disney Dreamlight Valley. The Winter Floating Festival is a big one, and it has quite a few tricky puzzles for you to work through.
Since the entire event is built around hidden puzzles, it's likely you'll find yourself stumped at one point or another. Luckily, all of them are easy to tackle once you know what you're looking for and what needs to be done. Here's a complete walkthrough for The Winter Floating Festival event in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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How does The Winter Floating Festival event work in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
The Winter Floating Festival event takes place on a magical, floating island you can access through a portal in the Plaza during the event's duration. On this island, you'll find a winter wonderland packed with five unique puzzles you can complete to earn five exclusive event rewards.
This is only the second floating island event, so it's a newer concept for DDV. If you previously participated in The Haunted Floating Festival event, you already have a solid understanding of how this one works, as it's basically the same idea, just on a new island with new puzzles and prizes.
How to complete The Winter Floating Festival event in Disney Dreamlight Valley
You can complete the entire The Winter Floating Festival event by finishing all five puzzles around the holiday island. While other events like Gift of Giving and Trick-or-Treat come with loads of tasks to tackle, items to craft, and more to do, The Winter Floating Festival is a more focused event that homes in on five main missions. These quests do have smaller tasks within them, but overall, you have five key goals to complete.
All The Winter Floating Festival puzzles in Disney Dreamlight Valley
There are five puzzles you can work on throughout The Winter Floating Festival event. Three are available right away, while the other two unlock later in the event. Here are all the missions you need to get done and what to do to knock out each one.
All The Winter Floating Festival rewards in Disney Dreamlight Valley
For completing each event puzzle, you get to claim a special prize that's exclusive to The Winter Floating Festival event. There are five rewards in total to go with the same number of puzzles you can complete.
How long is The Winter Floating Festival in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
The Winter Floating Festival runs from Jan. 7 to 28, giving all players three full weeks to tackle everything it has to offer before it ends. Some of the puzzles and rewards aren't available until later in the event, so you'll need to log on a few times throughout the event's duration to get everything done.
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