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Kotaku Friday, January 30, 2026 9:23 AM New Nintendo Direct Rumors Point To An Incoming Flood Of Switch 2 Ports       February will reportedly kick off with a new Partner Showcase The post New Nintendo Direct Rumors Point To An Incoming Flood Of Switch 2 Ports appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Friday, January 30, 2026 9:05 AM Samsung Moves Odyssey Curved Gaming Monitor Into Clearance, 49″ G93SC Series Hits an All-Time Low       Samsung's top-tier ultra-wide OLED display gets a steep 28% price drop at Amazon. The post Samsung Moves Odyssey Curved Gaming Monitor Into Clearance, 49″ G93SC Series Hits an All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Friday, January 30, 2026 8:35 AM Amazon Clears Out 45W Nintendo Switch Charger at Record Low, Compatible With Switch Lite and Steam Deck       Enjoy fast charging without overpaying. The post Amazon Clears Out 45W Nintendo Switch Charger at Record Low, Compatible With Switch Lite and Steam Deck appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Friday, January 30, 2026 8:20 AM Today's The Last Chance To Buy The Nintendo Switch's Best Deal       The Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers go off sale from tomorrow, goddammit The post Today's The Last Chance To Buy The Nintendo Switch's Best Deal appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Friday, January 30, 2026 8:05 AM AirPods 4 With ANC Carry the Biggest Discount in Apple's Earbuds Lineup, Now at Its Lowest Price of the Year       If you need a new pair of earbuds, you can't go wrong with AirPods. The post AirPods 4 With ANC Carry the Biggest Discount in Apple's Earbuds Lineup, Now at Its Lowest Price of the Year appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Friday, January 30, 2026 7:35 AM Lenovo's 24″ All-in-One Desktop Now Costs About as Much as a Budget Tablet on Amazon       The only catch? This $199 discount ends soon. The post Lenovo's 24″ All-in-One Desktop Now Costs About as Much as a Budget Tablet on Amazon appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Friday, January 30, 2026 7:05 AM WD 8TB External Hard Drive Drops Back to $0.02 per GB, Now Cheaper Than 6TB Storage Capacity       You can add whatever items you need to this hard drive to expand the storage space you have. The post WD 8TB External Hard Drive Drops Back to $0.02 per GB, Now Cheaper Than 6TB Storage Capacity appeared first on Kotaku.

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PCGamesN Friday, January 30, 2026 9:29 AM Gearbox finally wakes up with the first big Borderlands 4 update of the year and a roadmap, yet I'm still worried for its future       A major update and new Borderlands roadmap for 2026 are here, with photo mode and increased loot drops, but the looter-shooter feels quiet.

PCGamesN Friday, January 30, 2026 9:10 AM AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D release date, price, and specs       AMD's new flagship gaming CPU packs in eight cores and includes 3D V-Cache technology along with a clock speed increase over the 9800X3D.

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PCGamesN Friday, January 30, 2026 7:02 AM Larian boss will weigh his words "more carefully" after backlash, says criticism helped him understand why Baldur's Gate 3 "was sh*t"       The founder of the Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity developer says he believes in the value of criticism, but it "doesn't need to be hurtful."

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 30, 2026 7:53 AM More than half of gamedev professionals see GenAI as harmful, according to GDC's latest survey       GDC have released their 2026 State of the Game Industry report, comprising survey results from thousands of quizzed developers on the craft and business of gamesmaking. As in the 2025 report, this year's responses signal a growing discontent with generative AI tools, with opposing sentiments tipping into simple majority status for the first time: 52% now say GenAI is having a negative impact on the industry, up from 30% in 2025 and 18% in 2024. Before we start celebrating the moral arc of the universe, this opinion-hardening appears to correlate with neither an overall decrease not increase in the adoption of GenAI tech. Asked if they or someone in their company used these tools, 52% said yes and 35% said no, both unchanged from their 2025 survey levels. However, optimistic views are becoming harder to come by, with the percentage of respondents who thought GenAI is having a positive impact dropping from 13% in 2025 to a mere 7% in 2026. Presumably that's made up of Tim Sweeney, Larian's Swen Vincke, half the people on my LinkedIn feed, and that one dentist out of ten who doubts toothpaste. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 30, 2026 7:52 AM PSA: There's a free Fallout 4 mod for that Fallout Show NCR power armour Bethesda are charging $30 for as DLC       Right, so, spoiler alert: that NCR power armour which first appeared in the trailers for season two of Amazon's Fallout Show has finally made its grand entrance in the latest episode to drop. On cue, Bethesda have put out a Fallout 76 DLC you can buy if you want to wear the armour for yourself in a Fallout game. Said DLC costs £26.99 / $30. In light of that, I'm here to quickly point out/remind folks that there's a free Fallout 4 mod for the armour you can give a go if you fancy. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 30, 2026 6:41 AM World of Warcraft's getting a prop hunt mode, so you can pretend to be a chair during breaks from Midnight's voidpocalypse       Well, World of Warcraft developers Blizzard have decided to have a bit of extra fun with all the junk that'll fill up the new player houses rolling out in full with March's Midnight expansion. The MMO's getting a prop hunt mode dubbed Decor Duel, designed to act as a "small diversion" from the whole Xal'atath-led void invasion business. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 30, 2026 5:26 AM Yes, Paradox are aware that a "barrage of DLCs" can scare away new players, for all their bundles and discounts       If you've ever intrepidly looked up a Paradox game, seen a million DLC expansions on the Steam page, and fled screaming into the woods, rest assured that Paradox have you in their eye. It's doubtful they're going to change anything about their broad DLC strategy, mind, but they're aware that some players may feel reluctant to purchase older Paradox games that have dozens of add-ons. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 30, 2026 4:48 AM Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is getting a day one patch to ensure sunny Okinawa looks less deep fried       Ahead of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties' release on February 11th, devs RGG Studio have announced plans to put out a day one patch to fix visual issues spotted the remade beat-em-up's demo. Specifically, there's a section of the game's version of downtown Okinawa by a river which players have pointed out to be garishly oversaturated compared to the original Yakuza 3 and its previous remaster. Read more

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Siliconera Friday, January 30, 2026 9:00 AM Yakuza Kiwami 3 Will Get Day 1 Graphics Patch       RGG Studio announced on social media that the company plans to release a day 1 patch to address graphics quality issues in Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. The 1.11 update is designed based on feedback and other fixes. There will also be "other fixes" present, though the developer didn't offer exact details explaining what the other adjustments might entail. As part of the message, RGG Studio said the Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties demo quality is different from the full game and the graphics are at a different state. It also noted that there will be further updates though in order to ensure it meets expectations. One situation confirmed to be rectified involves the Downtown Ryukyu area for Kazuma Kiryu's storyline, and the developer acknowledged areas alongside the Kubochi River that people reported will be addressed with lighting improvements.  The Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties demo is immediately available on various platforms. However, it involves isolated slices of both Kazuma Kiryu and Yoshitaka Mine's storylines. This means you can't carry over your progress to the final game.  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 day one graphics patch will appear at launch.  The post Yakuza Kiwami 3 Will Get Day 1 Graphics Patch appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Friday, January 30, 2026 5:15 AM How does the Burden system work in Code Vein 2       The Burden system in Code Vein 2 is one of the more confusing mechanics to understand, but mastering it will allow you to enjoy a different level of flexibility with your builds. The Burden system at first will feel extremely complex to understand. However, it allows you to bypass certain limitations that would otherwise remain impossible. Let's look at how it works and how you can use it for your benefit. Table of contents How Burden affects Dodges in Code Vein 2 Code Vein 2 Burden System explained Before understanding what the Burden system is, it's essential to understand Attributes. Attributes are character stats that determine your build. Different attributes play separate roles, and you'll want to balance them out (or go all-in in one or two areas if you want). When you use equipment, there are certain stat requirements. The Burden system allows you to use the equipment even if it doesn't meet the minimum requirements. Doing so will Overburden your attribute, but you'll be able to use the equipment. Image via Bandai Namco Here's an example of how the system works. Let's assume that your weapon requires 20 Strength, and you have 16 Strength. You can still equip the weapon, but it will Overburden your Strength attribute by four. Similarly, if you use a weapon that has a lower requirement than your current attributes, it will leave you with leftover attribute points. You can then use these leftover points to balance out another attribute that might be Overburdened. Overburdening and Burdening don't affect how the different stats work. However, certain additional effects take place. Overburden benefits and penalties in Code Vein 2 Burden and Overburden don't have absolute effects in Code Vein 2. There are certain benefits and penalties that you'll need to manage. Attribute Advantages Penalties Higher Penalty Effect Stregnth Raises the power of close-range attacks Consume extra stamina by missing an attack More stamina is drained upon a missed attack Dexterity Get more Ichor from your Drain Attacks Lose Ichor upon taking hits More Ichor will be taken when you take hits Mind Raises your max Ichor Take HP and LP damage if you don't have an active Formae buff HP and LP depletion requires more active buffs Fortitude Regain Stamina after dodging an attack in the invincibility period Get the Inhibit status effect if your stamina gets completely depleted Inhibit lasts for longerperiod Willpower Raises Formae attack power Experience reduced attack power when trying to activate Formae without Ichor Longer attack reduction Vitality Raises the LP and HP you gain from Regeneration Experience reduced mobility if the LP falls below a certain limit Increased LP threshold The penalties will scale with your Overburdened stats. The more limits you bypass, the harsher will be the penalties. However, the benefits don't scale up to the same extent. How Burden affects Dodges in Code Vein 2 Image via Bandai Namco All attributes have a Burden meter. There are three types of dodges: Light, Medium, and Heavy. If you have the Burden meter for all stats below or at half the meter, you'll gain Light dodges. To gain a Heavy dodge, you'll need at least two Overburdened stats. Everything else results in Medium dodges. This feature allows you to customize builds beyond the normal archetypes. You can have heavier builds and still have light dodges (by keeping all the attributes under the correct limits). The post How does the Burden system work in Code Vein 2 appeared first on Destructoid.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, January 30, 2026 9:22 AM PlayStation Portal Will Allegedly Get An OLED Screen       According to industry insider KeplerL2. The post PlayStation Portal Will Allegedly Get An OLED Screen appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, January 30, 2026 8:41 AM Square Enix Announces A New Version of Final Fantasy VII       Announced on Steam and social media. The post Square Enix Announces A New Version of Final Fantasy VII appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, January 30, 2026 6:21 AM The Best Facts About Fable       Highlighting the best facts about Fable so far that you should know before it launches. The post The Best Facts About Fable appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.