Xbox Game Pass has dropped 2 surprise releases for January
Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition is now available on Game Pass for PC, console, and cloud
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6th Jan 2026
Kojima Productions reveals its most ambitious collaboration yet: A Yoji Shinkawa gaming tablet
The Death Stranding studio has designed his own ASUS portable PC and accessories line
Resident Evil Requiem’s Nvidia trailer includes a big tease at a new environment
Nvidia’s RE9 video shows off a new city, following claims it could contain 'big open levels'
Sony’s upcoming Afeela 1 car will let you drive with Astro Bot or God of War
PlayStation themes will offer custom wallpapers and sounds effects from the games
Sony AI patent will see PlayStation games play themselves when players are stuck
AI-Generated Ghost Player assistance would help out players who can't progress in a game
5th Jan 2026
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is getting Pac-Man content later this week and a surprise free festival
An in-game ‘Pac-Man Festival’ will run from January 7 until January 11
‘It was the game I waited my career to make’: Former ZeniMax Online boss confirms he quit following Microsoft axe
Project Blackbird was cancelled as part of Microsoft's huge 2025 cuts
‘It’s the right moment’: Final Fantasy 9 character designer, Toshiyuki Itahana, quits Square Enix
Itahana said he decided to leave last year after the FFIX 25th anniversary
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This is the best video game music of 2025, as chosen by the composers behind it
50 game composers, including Masayoshi Soken, Lena Raine, and Austin Wintory, share their video game music highlights of the year
‘We’re happy the secret lasted as long as it did’: Larian boss on Divinity’s blockbuster reveal and THAT statue stunt
The studio behind Baldur's Gate 3 is gearing up for its next blockbuster RPG
‘We want to honor the legacy of the original’: Crystal Dynamics explains why it’s remaking Tomb Raider again
Crystal Dynamics shares why 2026 is the right time to bring back the 90s icon
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5th Jan 2026
Splitgate 2, the shooter that ‘unlaunched’ after controversial marketing, doesn’t appear to have captivated players
Splitgate 2 was "unlaunched" a month after it was released in June 2025
Sega co-founder and arcade founding father, David Rosen, dies age 95
The American Airman was integral in establishing Sega's games business and the Japanese arcade scene
After 43 million votes, Steam’s 2025 Game of the Year is Hollow Knight Silksong
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 picked up the Best Soundtrack Award in the Steam Awards.
4th Jan 2026
Metroid Prime 4 devs say rebooting the game again was ‘out of the question’ despite changing tastes
The Nintendo Switch game's development team have discussed its lengthy development
The Witcher 3 is reportedly getting a surprise new expansion this year
Analyst expects the next Witcher 3 content to release in May
2025 was ‘the worst year on record’ for Xbox consoles in the UK
Xbox console sales were down nearly 40% in the UK last year
Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2 evidence grows, including a glimpse at how it could run
References to Switch 2 have reportedly been uncovered in a Monster Hunter Wilds update
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds director hints at big surprise crossovers for 2026
Sega plans to continue adding new characters to the racer throughout this year
2nd Jan 2026
Podcast: WWE 2K25 almost ruined our Christmas
Plus: Why is New Year's Eve TV so bad?
Dark Ties makes Yakuza Kiwami 3 an enticing prospect even for those who already finished Yakuza 3
2026 preview: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's latest remake promises to appeal to newcomers and veterans alike
1st Jan 2026
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book has the potential to show it shouldn’t be judged by its cover
2026 preview: Despite its familiar appearance, there could be hidden depth to this one
With just months left before its release, Capcom’s Pragmata remains a mystery in many ways
2026 preview: Will Capcom's numerous delays result in a masterpiece or a missed opportunity?
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review: Ocarina of Prime
When it feels like Metroid, Beyond is a blast, but often Nintendo's sci-fi revival is lost in space
Dispatch Review: Telltale-style superhero comedy is more of a TV show than a game, and that’s OK
AdHoc's Gen-Z-fuelled comedy and endearing cast carry an often disjointed tale
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Review: Strong multiplayer saves a complete mess of a campaign
Treyarch delivers one of the worst single-player CoDs ever, eclipsed by masterful multiplayer
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2026 preview: It may not be the solo exclusive Switch 2 players wanted, but with Miyazaki directing, it's an automatic most-wanted
If Pokopia can successfully merge Pokémon with Animal Crossing, it could be absolutely huge
2026 preview: But will Pokémon Pokopia gives fans a good reason to come back every day?
Rhythm Heaven Groove’s real test won’t be the game, but the format
2026 preview: Will input lag ruin an experience that hasn't been playable on a TV in 15 years?
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