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Video Game News 1/24/2026

#Scrappy
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Arc Raiders devs reveal plans for "new large Arc", a fresh map, and two more Expeditions this spring
ARC Raiders Reveals Scrappy Update, Level 40+ Matchmaking, and Large New ARC in Latest Roadmap
ARC Raiders Gets a Q1 Roadmap, 'Escalation', With New Map Conditions, Deck, ARCs, & More
Fresh Arc Raiders roadmap promises new high-level matchmaking soon, followed by a major threat and some love for Scrappy
Arc Raiders Roadmap Promises a New Map, More Arcs, and Even a Little Love for Scrappy by April 2026

#CoverCar
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Fable, Forza Horizon 6 and more from Xbox Developer Direct 2026
These Are The Cars We Want To See In Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon 6 Embraces Initial D And Japanese Car Culture
The New Forza Horizon 6 Trailer Shows That Fans Are Being Heard
Forza Horizon 6 Release Date Revealed With Stunning In-Game Images
Forza Horizon 6 Reveals Cover Car, Release Date, and Gameplay at Xbox Showcase
Jason Momoa's Lobo stars in new Supergirl trailer
Forza Horizon 6's $60 Premium Upgrade Gives You Early Access, But Costs Almost as Much as The Game Itself
Forza Horizon 6 Is Raising The Early Access Tax On Its Biggest Fans

#Nintendo
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Nintendo veteran Hideki Konno, known for Mario Kart and Yoshi’s Island, has seemingly left after 39 years
Hideki Konno, who led Mario Kart, 3DS hardware, and more, is gone from Nintendo after 40 years
Industry Veteran Hideki Konno Has Apparently Left Nintendo After Four Decades
Hideki Konno has left Nintendo after 40 years

#CodeVeinIi
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Code Vein II Gets New Character Creator Demo And Trailer
Bandai Namco Releases Free Code Vein II Character Creator Demo
Code Vein 2 Character Creator Is Live, Now Go Make Some Absolute Freaks
Code Vein II Character Creator Demo Now Available

#KillerAndSurvivor
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The Dead by Daylight Grimoire gives us a first glimpse at new Killer and Survivor designs, and the final choice is yours
Dead by Daylight begins work on first community-created Chapter
Dead By Daylight Lets Fans Choose A Hero's Face And The Shape Of Evil
Dead by Daylight Inviting Players to Become Co-Creators with The Grimoire

#WutheringWaves
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Wuthering Waves unveils its latest news for version 3.1 update
Travel To The Snowy Lands Of The Roya Frostlands In Wuthering Waves Upcoming Version 3.1
Wuthering Waves Version 3.1 Launching February 5

#SuperMarioBros
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder amiibo announced [update: pre-orders live]
Super Mario Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Bellabel Park upgrade is $20
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition Is Now Available to Preorder

#EarlyAccessLaunchWindowSp
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Spellcasters Chronicles Gets Closed Beta 2 Dates and Early Access Launch Window
Aniimo’s Second Closed Beta Kicks Off Today
Spellcasters Chronicles is getting its second closed beta weekend with more spells, a ranked mode, and better optimisation: 'We want every player to be able to play our game'

#FinalFantasy7RemakePart3
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Queen's Blood will Return 'Enhanced' in Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3
Beloved minigame Queen's Blood isn't just back for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, it's bigger and better than ever
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Card Game Queen's Blood Will be 'Enhanced' for FF7 Remake Part 3

#VampireCrawlers
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Poncle’s Vampire Crawlers Demo Arrives In February
Vampire Crawlers is getting a free demo in February 2026
Vampire Crawlers “Let’s Explore Vampire Crawlers” Episode 1 Released

#Unreal4
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Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade?
Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3’s title is now decided and they are sticking with Unreal 4
Queen's Blod Is Coming Back In Final Fantasy VII Part 3

#DeepCutCharacters
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Sonic Racing Open To Including More 'Deep Cut' Characters From Extended Sonic Universe
Sonic Team head says he’s open to adding ‘deep cut’ Sonic characters as CrossWorlds DLC
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Physical Edition Includes The Full Game Data

#Metroidvania
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EBOLA VILLAGE Review
Egging On Review
MIO: Memories in Orbit Review
Asus ROG Azoth 96 HE review

#Saudi
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46 US lawmakers express "serious concerns" about the Saudi-led EA buyout's impact on game developers
More than 40 US Democrats call for a 'thorough investigation' of EA's Saudi-led buyout over risks of layoffs, studio closures, and 'coordinated anti-labor practices'

#Raiders
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ARC Raiders has a new content-filled roadmap for early 2026
Gamers unsure if ARC Raiders’ 2026 roadmap includes enough new content

#XboxSeriesXs
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Highguard Re-Emerges, Launch Showcase With Gameplay Deep Dive, Year 1 Plans, and More Announced
That team-based shooter with phantom horses that debuted at The Game Awards and then promptly disappeared is not actually dead: A showcase featuring 'gameplay deep dive, year one plans, and much more' is coming next week

#InazumaElevenVictoryRoadR
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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Reveals Free “Ares & Fabled Seed” Update
Pax Dei Reveals More About Next Update, From More Meaningful, Less Repetitive Crafting, to Refinements

#ThePs5GenerationMight
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Analyst Suggests PS6 Launch May Be Delayed, Extending PS5’s Lifespan
The PS5 Generation Might be Extended as Japanese Industry Analyst Predicts PS6’s Launch Will “Be Delayed Longer Than Many Expected”

#MaximisingSpace
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Maximising Space with a Loft Conversion in Esher
Anbernic jumps back into the controller space with the RG G01

#FinalFantasyViiRemake
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 617
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (24th January)

#TheGameAwards
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Highguard Finally Breaks Silence, Watch the Launch Showcase Next Week
The Game Awards Closer Highguard Reemerges With Launch Showcase — So Yes, It's Still Coming Out Next Week

#Playstation5
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Monster Hunter Wilds Black Flame Emerges as Players Beg for Fixes
New Monster Hunter Wilds Merchandise Features Hololive Gen 5

#Playstation5
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Crisol: Theater of Idols Launches February 10 on PC, PS5, and Xbox
Gripping Survival Horror Title Crisol: Theater of Idols Launching February 10

#Birth
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Utopia: Birth of the Heroes Revealed, Steam Playtest Now Available
Visual Novel Utopia: Birth of the Heroes Revealed

#Despite
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Despite being early access this Satisfactory and No Man's Sky hybrid is great, and right now it's on sale
StarRupture Early Access review: The bones of something great