GamersHeroes Monday, February 2, 2026 6:34 PM Entering its sixteenth year of excellence, TooManyGames and Retroware have opened applications for the 2026 TooManyGames Indie Game Showcase. The post 2026 TooManyGames Indie Game Showcase Submissions Open appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, February 2, 2026 3:15 PM We recently caught up with iconic composer Jesse Zuretti to talk music, Marvel, and more - get fight ready with our interview. The post Jesse Zuretti Interview – Iconic Composer Talks 2XKO, Polyphia and Marvel, and Music Love appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, February 2, 2026 2:58 PM For those looking forward to Netmarble's upcoming monster-taming action RPG MONGIL: STAR DIVE, the team has made a major update to its official website that expands both character and story content. The post Redesigned MONGIL: STAR DIVE Website Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, February 2, 2026 4:54 PM
Sebulba won't be driving around in a land speeder in Star Wars: Galactic Racer later this year The post Podracing Confirmed For 2026's Coolest-Looking <i>Star Wars</i> Game appeared first on Kotaku. |
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The popular anime streaming service announced a series of price increase that will go live in March The post Everything Continues To Get More Expensive, Including Anime On Crunchyroll appeared first on Kotaku. |
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The most popular place for stealing One Piece and My Hero Academia gets nuked The post The Largest Manga Piracy Site In The World Shuts Down After Allegedly Costing The Industry $5 Billion In Lost Sales appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Monday, February 2, 2026 2:00 PM
Build a Rocket Boy's boss issued a bizarre cease and desist demand in Discord The post <i>MindsEye</i> CEO Threatens YouTuber With Legal Action Following Epstein Video appeared first on Kotaku. |
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David Michaud-Cromp was previously punished with an unpaid suspension for publicly pushing back The post Ubisoft <i>Assassin's Creed</i> Dev Fired Less Than Two Weeks After Criticizing Company's Plans To End Work From Home appeared first on Kotaku. |
PCGamesN Monday, February 2, 2026 2:19 PM Vintage Story takes the concept of Minecraft's voxel-style world and makes you scared of everything - and that's why I truly love it. |
Siliconera Monday, February 2, 2026 6:00 PM
Bandai Namco announced its Bandai Candy brand will sell a blind box The Legend of Zelda Weapon Collection set of replicas. These will begin appearing in Japan on February 23, 2026. It will be 450円 (~$2.90) per box. There's no confirmed worldwide release yet, but items from this line often appear on the company's Amazon storefront or in Asian grocery stores. The product page also notes that Premium Bandai will sell a 10-piece set for ¥4,950 (~$31.80).
All of the items in this blind box set are based on equipment found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom line. There are nine items total in the set, and each one arrives with a stand that features a label noting what kind of weapon is on display. Naturally, the Master Sword and Hylian Shield Link is known for are here, with the former available in sheathed and unsheathed formers. These three even include additional display parts so you can have the sword in a pedestal, be displayed with the full scabbard, or be shown with the shield in front of it. The other items include the Boulder Breaker, Great Eagle Bow, Lightscale Trident, Royal Claymore, Scimitar of the Seven, and Zora Longsword. Each item also comes with a piece of gum.
Here's how the full set looks.
In the past, Bandai Namco also sold a Master Sword Proplica weapon and Gashapon keychains of Link from these recent entries.
The Legend of Zelda Weapon Collection blind box replicas will appear in Japan starting on February 23, 2026, though we don't know if they'll also appear worldwide. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is on the Wii U, Switch, and Switch 2, and Tears of the Kingdom is available on the Switch and Switch 2.
The post Bandai Candy Shares The Legend of Zelda Weapon Collection appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 2, 2026 5:00 PM
A new Silent Hill game, not the remake of the first one, is in development at Konami. This is confirmed in the Japanese and English Consolidated Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2025 report. This seems to be in addition to Silent Hill Townfall, which Konami also talked about. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
The pertinent information appears on the eighth page of the document in Japanese and ninth page in English. The company stated, "As a continuation of our ongoing efforts, we are currently developing a brand-new title in the Silent Hill series, as well as a remake of the first installment, Silent Hill." Konami already revealed the first game's remake in June 2025. Bloober Team, which made the widely successful remake of Silent Hill 2, is working on this as well.
Konami revealed Silent Hill: Townfall in 2022. Though the Annapurna resignations in 2024 worried fans that this additional installment would never come out, we received confirmation that same year that it will. However, there has not been concrete information on the game since then. Townfall still does not have a release window, and Konami also has not yet announced what platforms the game will appear on. If this "entry" is nothing more than Townfall, we at least know that Konami is still actively working on that game with Annapurna.
The most recent release in the long-running horror franchise was Silent Hill f, which takes place in Japan, rather than the titular town in the United States. Silent Hill f is readily available on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC.
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Siliconera Monday, February 2, 2026 4:00 PM
Sanrio and Baskin Robbins announced a Hinamatsuri sales event in Japan that involves ice cream in a hinadan stand box with Sanrio characters as hinakazari doll decorations. It will be available in stores starting on February 15, 2026, then run until the festival itself starts on March 3, 2026. It will cost 2,400円 (~$15.40).
This Sanrio characters Hinamatsuri set at Baskin Robbins doesn't include any special ice cream flavors or merchandise. You choose any five flavors of ice cream for the "bases" for the Emperor Cinnamoroll, Empress Hello Kitty, and court ladies My Melody, Usahana, and Kuromi. At the bottom of the box and display are Pompompurin, Tuxedosam, Pochacco, Keroppi, and Hangyodan as decorative court musicians.
Here's another photo highlighting how the full display will look. The Pompompurin, Tuxedosam, Pochacco, Keroppi, and Hangyodan decorations are tabs built into the box that pop out when displayed, while the Cinnamoroll, Hello Kitty, My Melody, Usahana, and Kuromi decorations are actually placed on top of the ice cream.
Baskin Robbins frequently offers these sorts of promotions in Japan with different series and companies. Ones based on the Super Mario series happen regularly. So do ones tied to different Pokemon characters. However, it's a bit more rare to see ones appear worldwide.
The Hinamatsuri Sanrio characters Baskin Robbins set will be available in Japan between February 15, 2026 and March 3, 2026.
The post Baskin Robbins Sanrio Characters Set Celebrates Hinamatsuri appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 2, 2026 3:00 PM
Bandai Namco confirmed the next DLC characters for Tekken 8, and three of the stars of Season 3 will be Kunimitsu, Robert "Bob" Richards, and Roger Jr. All of them are returning cast members. The identity of the fourth is still a mystery. However, we do have release windows and teasers for the three confirmed folks in a new trailer for the latest entry in the fighting game series.
The first part of the Season 3 pass actually doesn't involve characters. The Aurora Outfit Pack is part of it. That appears to feature costumes for Jin, Lili, and Panda. That appears on February 10, 2026.
The extra Tekken 8 DLC characters will start rolling out in late Spring 2026, as a version of Kunimitsu will debut at that point. The teasers for the character make it seem like this is actually Kunimitsu II, who appeared in Tekken 7, rather than her mother who was the original character. Bob will follow her in Summer 2026. He first debuted in Tekken 6. Roger Jr's turn comes in Autumn 2026, following his debut in Tekken 5 when he replaced the original Roger. The final character appears in Winter 2026. A new battle stage will also be part of this pack, though details about it aren't available yet.
Here's the announcement trailer for Season 3:
Tekken 8 is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Season 3 DLC character run will begin in late Spring 2026 with Kunimitsu II joining the cast.
The post Tekken 8 Season 3 Stars Bob, Kunimitsu, and Roger Jr as DLC appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, February 2, 2026 2:00 PM
Starsand Island, a new farming and life sim from Sparkle Lab, is about to enter early access on two platforms. People on PC and the Xbox Series X will get to start playing it on February 11, 2026. Others will need to wait until Summer 2026, as the 1.0 launch that includes the Switch 2 and PS5 won't happen until then.
Ahead of the reveal, Seed Sparkle Lab did explain what will be part of early access on Steam. All four seasons will be present. People will be able to go through the professions' beginner and expert tasks, which will include 100 kinds of crops, 10 species of animals for ranching, over 100 kinds of marine life, 15 NPCs in town, bows as weapons, and the ability to craft machines and tools for farming, logging, and mining. More parts of the island are available, which includes three new spots to live. However, things like dating and multiplayer won't be present until 1.0. It is unknown if the My Time at Portia crossover will be present in early access.
There's also a Starsand Island early access trailer, and that highlights some of the things we can expect from the initial PC and Xbox Series X launch.
Here are the exact launch times for Starsand Island early access worldwide.
Starsand Island will enter early access for the PC and Xbox Series X on February 11, 2026. A full launch that also includes Switch 2 and PS5 versions is set for Summer 2026.
The post Starsand Island Early Access Starts Next Week appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Monday, February 2, 2026 5:03 PM
Upcoming sci-fi title Menace could be a fun game to try out, especially if you love turn-based tactical battles.
Developed by Overhype Studios, Menace is made by the same folks who gave us Battle Brothers. This guide will help you keep track of the upcoming launch if you're interested in trying the game out.
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Menace release countdown
Menace will go live worldwide on Thursday, Feb. 5. It will be exclusively available on PC due to its (likely) early access state. The following countdown will expire once it goes live.
The countdown above is based on the following timings.
The timings mentioned here are based on the information available on SteamDB. Any change will be duly updated in this guide. As of writing, there's no way to pre-order Menace, but you can wishlist it on Steam.
What to expect from Menace
Menace puts you in charge of a band of marines, mercenaries and criminals in a distant system cut off from the core Worlds. Your 'army' will have to faceoff against warlords, corrupted organizations, and governments to gain the upper hand.
The core gameplay will center around a turn-based tactical approach, which is pretty similar to Battle Brothers. However, the theme and change of environment will need you to adjust your tactics accordingly. While you won't be fighting directly on the field, every decision depends on you. From choosing requests to sending dispatches to control what your army does on the field - everything depends on you.
It will be interesting to find out if Menace could turn out to be one of the best tactical turn-based titles in 2026. It has been sometime since we have had a big hit in this genre.
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Destructoid Monday, February 2, 2026 4:14 PM
Grip is arguably the most important attribute in Cairn as it determines how easy or hard your climb will be.
Extra grip is an additional boost that you can apply during your climb. Ideally, you would want to use the boost while climbing the harder mountains. Unlike almost all other boosts in Cairn, extra grip isn't obtained from food.
This guide will explain everything you need to know.
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How does extra grip work in Cairn
Extra grip determines how many difficult grabs Aava can make before she slips. The boost allows Aava to hold on to surfaces that are usually not grabbable. This can be immensely beneficial as that extra layer of grip will prevent her from falling down.
Moreover, extra grip only works with her hands. Your feet play no role, and you'll need to balance Aava's lower limbs carefully. To use extra grip on your climb, you'll need chalk.
How to use chalk in Cairn
You can use chalk any time, given you already have it. You can use the d-pad to get the chance to apply chalk. Once Aava rubs the chalk on her hands, the Extra Grip boost becomes active immediately.
Naturally, you're going to need more chalk. The easiest way to do so is to compost with your Climbot. Once you can open the backpack, select what you want to compost. This will make the Climbot start a timer. Once the timer is over, your compost is complete, and the selected item gets converted into chalk.
The best items to choose from will be plastic wrappers from your food. You'll find these items pretty frequently, so turning them into chalk is pretty great. As an alternative, you can also send other waste materials into compost.
While chalk is pretty easy to make, you have limited space in your bag. Hence, use chalk as and when required. Wasting it early will prevent you from using it when you require it the most.
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Destructoid Monday, February 2, 2026 1:41 PM
Ultimate Gauntlet 10 has arrived in FC 26 Ultimate Team, meaning you can use your different squads to grind various rewards.
The format of the latest Gauntlet is exactly the same: play up to three matches every round, and try to win as many as possible. You'll be rewarded based on your games played, goals scored, and wins (for the extra bonus).
Let's look at all the available rewards.
How to get all Ultimate Gauntlet 10 rewards in FC 26
The table below has complete information about every available reward and what you need to obtain them.
Completing the full set also gets you a 2x 86+ Rare Gold Players Pack as the final reward. This week's Gauntlet doesn't feature a special card, which is a bit disappointing. However, you get some excellent free evolutions along with a bunch of fodder. Hence, make sure to complete all the tasks before the objective expires next week.
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Destructoid Monday, February 2, 2026 1:20 PM
The Up in the Air Evolution is a free upgrade you can use in FC 26 Ultimate Team to improve a card of your choice.
While the upgrades could have been better, it's a free option. So, let's look at the best candidates for this evolution based on the upgrades and requirements.
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FC 26 Up in the Air Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements for Up in the Air Evolution in FC 26.
FC 26 Up in the Air Evolution upgrades
Up in the Air 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 Up in the Air Evolution in FC 26
You can include a wide variety of items in this evolution. This is strictly a chain evolution, so that has been kept in mind for the following considerations.
While the boosts are available for free, they could have been more significant considering the current stage of the power curve.
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WGB Monday, February 2, 2026 4:58 PM Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, while well-received critically and by fans, sold over 1 million copies, falling short of Sega's expectations. The company plans to support ongoing sales through downloadable content. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, February 2, 2026 1:59 PM A trailer was also released. The post New Tekken 8 DLC Characters Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
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