Nintendo and Illumination are clearly delving deeper into Super Mario lore with the latest Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer. The footage leans hard into Super Mario Galaxy-style visuals to show this isn't just more Mushroom Kingdom shenanigans. We have warp-star travel ripped straight from the Wii classics, as well as the mysterious Rosalina stepping into the spotlight--all building hype for the film's April 1 release.

It delivers trippy moments like Yoshi eating Kamek and more of Bowser Jr.'s chaotic gremlin energy, all the while Mario and Luigi join up with new alliances, fend off new rivalries, and explore a much bigger cosmic playground.

All of this builds on the massive success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which became one of the biggest animated movies of all time, grossing more than $1.3 billion worldwide and breaking records for video game adaptations.

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Jennifer Hale--most famously known for Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect trilogy--has been confirmed to voice Jetpack Cat in Overwatch. The flying feline is one of five new heroes coming to the game on February 10 for The Reign of Talon, Season 1.

The Express Tribune reported that Hale will be providing the meows for Jetpack Cat in the newly renamed game, which is now just Overwatch by ditching the 2. The title change is part of a major overhaul of the online FPS. As for Hale (who also voices Ashe in the game), Overwatch audio and technical director Scott Lawson stated that "she did an incredible job, and working with it was so much fun." On X, Hale also expressed her excitement about voicing Jetpack Cat.

The support character can heal and tow allies from the sky, thanks to the obvious jetpack. As for Jetpack Cat's ultimate ability, called Catnapper, the hero can plunge down to disrupt opponents, then tether one to throw off a ledge, for instance.

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Code Vein 2 hit PlayStation 5, Xbox series X|S, and PC at the end of January, and so far, the response hasn't been everything that Bandai Namco had hoped for after a seven-year gap between games. The publisher has now acknowledged that Code Vein 2 needs a major tuneup to address its issues, and Bandai Namco wants players to know that those fixes are on the way.

In a message shared on social media, Bandai Namco said the dev team is "committed to improving the game for a better experience" before promising to make "major adjustments" to Code Vein 2 in the near future.

We have received your feedback, and our team is committed to improving the game for a better experience. We are planning continuous updates to enhance frame rates, address performance issues, and refine gameplay balance. Thank you for your continued support of #CODEVEIN II. pic.twitter.com/A4lyjnI9Bn

— CODE VEIN II (@CodeVeinGame) February 6, 2026

Players have criticized Code Vein 2 for various performance issues, including frame rate during combat and other bugs. Bandai Namco's message put forth a late-February and March time frame to address these complaints, with an emphasis on improving the game's stability. Specifically, the publisher is aiming to reduce stuttering and lag, and get the frame rates to perform better during combat sequences.

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Stern Pinball has announced that an official Pokemon pinball table is on the way, but you'll need some deep pockets to buy one. While the company hasn't revealed what the table will look like, it has set a price for these expensive machines and a "coming soon" release window.

According to Stern, the Pro model will cost $6,999, the Premium table is priced at $9,699, and a limited-edition model is an eye-watering $12,999. Of these, only 750 are being made, and if it's anything like Stern's other ultra-limited pinball machines, it'll have some sort of gimmick to justify its price. For example, the company released a $13,000 John Wick-themed pinball table in 2024 that looked great, featured various interactive elements inspired by the movies, and included pieces of Wick’s iconic suits.

Could it be that Stern has cracked the genetic code of the animal kingdom and has bred real-life Pikachus to act as an eternal power source for this table? We'll have to wait and see.

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Remasters are inherently nostalgic, attempting to evoke a certain feel and mood again years after the original release. Few of them, however, symbolize a time capsule as much as Poker Night at the Inventory. The concept of sitting down characters from four different franchises at the same poker table was novel in 2010. Now, after the likes of Fortnite have fostered an ever-increasing IP onslaught, bringing back such an oddity of a crossover makes for a significant contrast.

Poker Night at the Inventory was born as a spiritual successor to Telltale Texas Hold'em. At the time, Telltale Games CEO Dan Conners said the concept grew out of an idea from employees who wondered what video game characters do when they're not "on the clock." This led to Telltale picking up stars from existing licensed series it had adapted as episodic games--Max from Sam & Max and Strong Bad from Homestar Runner--and pitting them against Tycho from webcomic Penny Arcade and The Heavy from Valve's Team Fortress 2.

Having characters from completely different backgrounds and series bantering with each other was the main selling point. Alongside the bizarre premise, the particular selection also converged PC and online culture fandoms that were quite vivid in the early 2010s. Considering this 13-year-old video compilation of jokes and trash talk between the cast has accrued 2.3 million views, it's safe to assume there has been some lingering fondness over the years--especially considering the game was delisted in 2019.

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Epic Games has decided it needs a little more time to get Fortnite working right again before we move onto Chapter 7 Season 2. The two-week delay was announced a day after the latest game update caused hitching and crashes when loading into the lobby or readying up for a match, the latest in a series of stability issues that have plagued Fortnite over the past month.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 is now scheduled to begin on March 19.

We’re taking one more fortnite for next season - CH7S2 drops March 19
*opens the loot vault & starts cooking* pic.twitter.com/ilQCpXiD3S

— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) February 6, 2026

This rash of stability issues seemed to begin when the South Park collaboration event started on January 9. That update caused the UI in the game lobby to hitch every time a player did pretty much anything--emoting, choosing game modes, browsing the locker, etc. Those issues appeared to be solved with the update on January 22, but that patch caused new issues like game crashes and UI lag in matches, and it required both an extra round of emergency maintenance and a bonus game update to deal with the problems it introduced.

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Nintendo just put out a demo for Mario Tennis Fever, which launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next week--but you can't download it from the eShop. Instead, you'll have to venture to a brick-and-mortar store, which might be a lot to ask for anyone in the United States still experiencing below-freezing temperatures. Be sure not to get an actual fever from running out to your local retailer.

According to Nintendo, the Mario Tennis Fever demo is playable on kiosks at select Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart locations. With no guarantee that your store might have the demo, it's best to contact them directly to check beforehand.

Naturally, disappointed replies followed Nintendo's announcement, pointing out that the previous Mario Tennis game, Mario Tennis Aces for Switch, got an online tournament demo before the game's release in June 2018.

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Insomniac Games may have just quietly hinted at a surprise Marvel crossover, and fans think Daredevil could be leaping into Marvel's Wolverine. The PlayStation studio behind the hugely successful Spider-Man games recently shared a cheeky social media post that's sparked speculation the lawyer-by-day, superhero-by-night hero might finally be gearing up for a comeback alongside Logan.

The tease came via a Twitter post showing Wolverine extending his claws and turning toward an unseen figure, paired with the caption: "'Claws?' What's that, some kind of fancy lawyer lingo?"

"Claws"? What's that, some kind of fancy lawyer lingo? #WolverinePS5 pic.twitter.com/vgw9Od8jHO

— Insomniac Games (@insomniacgames) February 5, 2026

The joke hinges on a pun between Wolverine's blades and legal "clauses," immediately pointing fans toward Marvel's most famous attorney, Matt Murdock. For longtime fans, the idea of Daredevil stepping in to deal with Wolverine feels very intentional.

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Analogue launched its 4K N64 emulator last year, and the console quickly earned praise as one of the best modern devices for playing old-school Nintendo games. The consoles are available in black and white colorways, but the limited-edition models featuring "funtastic" colors are sold out. The good news is that a brand-new line of Analogue 3D console colorways are going up for preorder on February 9, and they'll ship soon after.

Priced at $300, these five variants feature colors that were officially prototyped for the original Nintendo 64, but were never released. Analogue CEO Christopher Taber added that they were manufactured but never released, and the company has managed to color-match them perfectly. "We're finishing history, decades later," Taber said.

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Development on Paul W.S. Anderson's The House of the Dead movie has taken another step forward, as Superman and Alien: Romulus star Isabela Merced has been cast as the lead in this live-action adaptation of Sega's zombie-slaying shoot-'em-up series.

Merced has landed several big film roles since her career took off in 2013, including Hawkgirl in James Gunn's 2025 Superman movie. She also starred as Kay in 2024's Alien: Romulus and, on TV, played Dina in HBO's The Last of Us series.

"The House of the Dead is a game I have loved for many years, and I'm beyond thrilled to be bringing this to the big screen with such an exciting talent as Isabela at its heart," Anderson said to Deadline about the casting. "We envisage this as the start of a tentpole franchise which can explore the rich world and lore that Sega has created over a whole series of films."

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Fanatical's new bundle of PC games has just launched, and not only can you get some great games at a bargain price, but you can also support a great cause. The Safe In Our World Charity Bundle 2026 is just $18 for 22 games and includes several recent hits alongside classic games. Each PC game is delivered as a Steam key redeemable on your account, and proceeds from the sale will go toward mental health initiatives.

While the bundle costs only $18, you can increase your pledge if you'd like to give more. Safe in Our World advocates for mental health awareness and treatment in the video game industry and community, and this collection includes lo-fi delivery simulators, winter survival, and old-school action.

Peak is one of the big draws, as the co-op climbing game blew up on the Steam charts last year. You can play solo, and the overall goal is to survive a mysterious island by scaling the mountain at its center. This mountain takes no prisoners, and with the terrain constantly changing, injuries piling up, and spikes in difficulty, getting to the top is no easy task.

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Fan reactions to an HBO adaptation of Baldur's Gate 3 have been apprehensive at best, but Larian Studios boss and game director Swen Vincke offered a diplomatic and hopeful message regarding the announcement.

In an X post, Vincke reminisced about the development of Baldur's Gate 3's story, adding that he believes the game's developers will find the news "cool" and that showrunner Craig Mazin contacted Larian to discuss the adaptation.

The HBO show will depict events that occur after the video game, and fan concerns stem from the fact that there are several possible endings that the show can pick up from. Vincke wrote on X: "The endings of BG3 were created so they could serve as narrative soil for new adventures. There's plenty of directions they could go. I'm eager to find out which ones Craig and his team will pick. He's reached out for a chat, so we'll have the opportunity to tell him our thoughts."

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It's the most romantic month of the year, and if you're looking to snuggle up with a video game or two, Amazon Luna has you covered. Amazon Prime members can claim these 10 PC games and 11 more via the cloud for a total of 21 freebies.

As a reminder, all of the free games that you claim through Amazon Luna are yours to keep forever, even if your subscription expires. If you aren't a member, you can sign up for Amazon Luna for as little as 1 month to take advantage of the subscription and its freebies.

This month's headliners include Tiny Tina's Wonderlands--think Borderlands if it were a full-fledged Dungeons & Dragons campaign--the fast-paced old-school Dread Templar, and the cozy visual-novel Tavern Talk.

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The launch window for the next generation of consoles is still unknown, but when it happens, Epic Games plans to have its store on one of the major systems on "day one." According to Epic's Steve Allison, Microsoft has already conveyed that the Epic Games Store is welcome on the new Xbox console.

"We definitely plan to be on the new hardware for Xbox," Allison told Game File. "Because, unless their policy or stance on it changes, they are telling us they're going to welcome that. And we're going be there, like, on day one. That will probably require us to build in whatever their requirements are, some sort of software to support that."

If that goes forward, it could change the fundamental way that console players purchase digital games. PC gamers are able to use any digital marketplace, but Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo have their own proprietary gaming outlets. It's been a closed ecosystem through the current console generation. Adding Epic Games Store to the next Xbox would essentially be inviting players to spend money at a rival to the Xbox store that would have otherwise gone to Microsoft. It could also lead to pricing wars, if games available on both storefronts are cheaper on the other outlet.

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The second playable class coming in Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion looks to have leaked, revealing a new spellcaster class never-before-seen in the series.

A datamine of the Diablo 4 Season 12 public test realm (via Reddit) has revealed files that make reference to a Warlock class. Complementing those file names is also datamined artwork that shows a dark spellcaster class alongside Lord of Hatred's other (already playable) class, the Paladin.

Not much else is known about the Warlock, but the leaked artwork shows a man holding a sinister-looking sword and harnessing some evil-looking-red magic to conjure a massive demonic fist. Assuming Warlock is the new class, it will join a growing roster of recent classes that have never been featured in a previous Diablo game. Previous new additions include the Vessel of Hatred expansion's Spiritborn class and classes like the Blood Knight and Tempest from Blizzard's free-to-play mobile spin-off Diablo Immortal.

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To say Highguard has had a rocky start would be putting it lightly, but studio Wildlight Entertainment is not giving up on its embattled multiplayer shooter so easily. The first of Highguard's major planned updates drops on February 2, less than two weeks after the game launched, bringing with it a new map, new playable Warden, a ranked mode, and plenty more.

The Season 2 update was revealed at launch as part of Highguard's ambitious 2026 roadmap, and Wildlight has it ready to go right at the start of its promised update window. The biggest new addition in this update is new Warden Ekon, who joins the eight Wardens already on Highguard's roster. Instead of riding a mount into battle, Ekon is a shapeshifter who turns into a powerful direwolf, boasting higher speed than any of the game's mounts in order to run down mounted enemies.

If you want to get wolfy without Ekon, Highguard has also added a brand-new wolf mount available for free to all players.

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Nioh 3 is a tough game, so you're almost certainly going to die more frequently than you might expect. When you're slain in battle, you'll drop your Guardian Spirit, which will also contain all of the Amrita and Soul Cores you've obtained since last visiting a shrine. If you die again, it's all lost for good. Knowing this, you'll need to safely return to your grave and claim your Guardian Spirit, or you may end up very disappointed to see all of that progress lost. Luckily, you can also use a Summoner's Candle to call your Guardian Spirit back with all of your Amrita and Soul Cores intact--if you have one.

Summoner's Candles are a rare resource that isn't to be used in every instance of death. Saving them for the right moments, though, can make a world of difference and keep you from losing potentially hours of your hard-earned progression. So, if you want more opportunities to rescue your Guardian Spirit without all the risk, here's how to get Summoner's Candles in Nioh 3.

Where to get Summoner's Candles

Summoner's Candles can be obtained in a few different ways, including looting, defeating foes, or buying them from specific merchants. Here are the primary methods of getting your hands on some of these candles.

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You may spend most of your time in Nioh 3 beating down tough-as-nails enemies and bosses, but you'll also have some downtime to shop for various items and crafting recipes you'll need to help you keep doing so. As such, there are multiple types of currencies you'll encounter that are required for purchasing items from specific vendors throughout the game--and perhaps the most important of these is Yokai Teardrops.

Yokai Teardrops are used to buy rare resources, Skill Texts, and Craft Guides from Sudama--those cute purple skull-wearing merchants you regularly encounter throughout Nioh 3's maps. Unfortunately, this currency can be hard to come by. If you want to know how to get more Yokai Teardrops, we'll give you some options below.

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Where to get more Yokai Teardrops

There are a handful of ways to get more Yokai Teardrops. Here are the methods we used to score enough to buy everything we needed from all of the Sudamas in the game.

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You'll spend most of your time in Nioh 3 navigating perilous environments and challenging enemies. You can tackle the game solo or with co-op friends (or strangers)--and if you opt for the latter, you may want to emote to show off or communicate things like your appreciation. That's where gestures come into play, allowing you to express yourself at any time with just a few button presses. But there are also other uses for gestures, with the most important being opening Nurikabe walls.

In this guide, we'll tell you how to use gestures in Nioh 3, how to get more of them, and how to make use of the ones you have to open Nurikabe walls you encounter throughout your adventure. When you're ready to start emoting, read on.

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How to use emotes

To emote in Nioh 3, you'll need to open a gestures menu and select the gesture you want to perform. To do this, hold R1 and then press Options on your DualSense controller. If you're using a mouse and keyboard, you can press the G key to open the menu.

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As with previous games in Team Ninja's tough-as-nails Soulslike franchise, Nioh 3 comes packing a lot of information to keep up with. One thing you'll definitely want to get a firm grasp on right away is how its various status effects work. While you can apply debuffs to enemies, they can apply them to you as well, potentially turning the tide of a fight before you can blink. We've got a list of all debuffs in Nioh 3 below, so that you can know how each of them will affect you in battle and get a plan together for dealing with them.

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  • Scorched
  All debuffs in Nioh 3

  Here are all of the debuffs you'll have to deal with in Nioh 3.

  Scorched

  When you're Scorched, your health will be reduced with each tick until the debuff wears off. Luckily, you can dodge rapidly multiple times in a row to rid yourself of this elemental debuff pretty quickly.

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