Sophie Turner will play Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider TV series on Prime Video, and now the Game of Thrones star has further discussed the series, including how she's preparing.

Appearing on SiriusXM, Turner started off by confirming she's never met Angelina Jolie, who played Croft in a pair of Tomb Raider movies in the early 2000s. "No. Never. I would love to meet her," she said.

As for her preparation for the series, Turner said she's playing the video games and reading the comics, but she is purposefully avoiding the Jolie movies. "I don't want to imitate. I've got to create my own thing. So as much as I love those movies, I can't watch them right now," she said.

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God of War composer Bear McCreary has said he would consider returning to the series, following his previous comments about how his work on the Sony series was "complete."

IGN asked McCreary if he might be interested in returning, and he replied, "If there were an opportunity to expand upon it, I would be open to that."

There is a new God of War TV show in the works for Prime Video, while the God of War game series is expected to continue, so there could indeed be an opportunity for McCreary to work more in the franchise, if he was asked back.

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After teasing it last week, Razer has officially revealed its line of PC gaming hardware and accessories inspired by the hit anime IP Neon Genesis Evangelion. Taking several design cues from the red armor of EVA Unit 02--the mech piloted by Asuka Langley--fans of the anime can grab a Razer mouse, keyboard, mouse pad, headset, and even a slick gaming chair that looks like it was pulled straight out of the Evangelion universe. Pricing and an exact release date for these items have not yet been revealed, but we'll update the post as soon as Razer confirms them.

Razer Viper V3 Pro: Evangelion (EVA-02) Edition

One of Razer's popular gaming mice, the Viper V3 Pro, is an ultralight esports model. It features pronounced finger grooves for a better grip, a 35K optical sensor, and high-speed low-latency responsiveness in wireless mode when connected to its dongle. The mouse features an illustration of EVA-02 on the right mouse button, along with several other distinctive elements across the body.

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The keyboard inspired by EVA-02 goes all in on that design, mixing various symbols, images, and texts across a TKL space. Anchored by a red base and black keycaps, you'll find references to the NERV organization, the show's signature graphic design, and more spread throughout this keyboard. The Razer BlackWidow V4 is another popular device in the esports scene, offering low-latency wireless connectivity, hot-swappable switches, and streamlined control features.

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Anyone looking to listen to the Neon Genesis Evangelion soundtrack in style can pick up this headset, which keeps the mecha theme going with EVA-02 aesthetics. The wireless gaming headset also features earcup lighting, three connectivity modes, and 40mm drivers that deliver high-quality 3D and spatial audio. You can also optimize the sound design for over 60 supported titles, and there's a retractable microphone.

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You can tie everything on your desktop together with this gigantic gaming mouse mat. The red design has a tasteful collection of EVA-02 illustrations and Evangelion symbols, and the micro-weave material mat is an impressive 37 inches wide.

Preorder at the Razer Store Razer Iskur V2 X: Evangelion (EVA-02) Edition

Finally, the popular Razer Iskur V2 X has also gotten an EVA-02 upgrade. The chair is decked out to look like an EVA pilot seat, mixing black, red, and yellow elements to create a striking impression. This model is designed to be a budget-friendly gaming chair, and it features integrated lumbar support, a wide seat base, high-density foam cushioning, an adjustable recline of up to 152 degrees, and armrests.

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If you're looking to rewatch the Evangelion anime series and the Rebuild of Evangelion movies, you can get the entire animated franchise on Blu-ray. The original series still holds up well as a cult-classic '90s anime series full of cool giant robot designs, fights, and several existential crises, and you can get the full series on Blu-ray for $42. This edition includes all 26 episodes with English audio, the original Japanese audio with subtitles, hours of bonus features, and two films. The first Evangelion film, Death (True), is essentially a clip show that recaps the series, and The End of Evangelion is a retelling of the final two episodes.

Anyone who's familiar with the series will want to check out the four Rebuild of Evangelion movies. Released in four parts from 2007 to 2021, the project began as an almost shot-for-shot remake of the early episodes before introducing major changes to the established story, introducing new plotlines and characters. Shout Factory has released all of them to date, both as standard and limited-edition Blu-rays.

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Electronic Arts has never been a particularly popular company in the eyes of consumers, but Hazelight Studios founder Josef Fares, who collaborated on three titles with the publisher, was willing to go up to bat for it during a recent interview.

Speaking to The Game Business, the Split Fiction director said that there are "a lot of great people at EA" who "respect" Hazelight's work and "leave [them] be." Then, in classic Josef Fares fashion, he argued that "there’s not a publisher in the world that hasn’t f****d up now and then."

While EA has an infamous reputation, "earning" the title of "Worst Company in America" from the website Consumerist in 2012 and 2013, Fares still believed that "EA is getting more sh*t than they deserve."

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Tom Clancy's The Division is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, but The Division 2 players are the ones who are getting a gift. An update coming this March will add a Realism Mode to The Division 2, giving fans a new way to experience the game.

Realism Mode is only available for players who purchased the Warlords of New York expansion. The mode itself is a stripped down version of the game that drops or modifies some of the series' traditional elements, like the HUD, the map, and hitmarkers, as well as XP and leveling progression. Instead, players will have to adjust to a completely rebalanced arsenal and a reality where shooting a foe in an arm or a leg isn't very effective anymore. But headshots still work, which is good news considering that ammo will be much harder to find in this mode.

The Division 2 Realism Mode announced for March 2026 for their 10 anniversary celebration
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— Chito (@ChitoGamingLive) January 12, 2026

In the announcement video above, the Ubisoft team revealed that the upcoming anniversary season will feature a collaboration with another Tom Clancy creation, but further details about that particular collaboration weren't shared. However, it sounds like outfits and gear from Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six Siege, and Ghost Recon will be added to the game.

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Okami: Official Complete Works (Softcover)

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Every game has a rich visual language at its core, but few can compare to the elegance of Okami. Capcom's 2006 action-adventure game features a unique art style inspired by Japanese Sumi-e ink illustrations, even incorporating brush strokes and caligraphy into the gameplay mechanics. If you want to explore the game's artistic design, Amazon recently restocked the Okami: Official Complete Works art book, and you can snag a copy for $35.65 (was $40). This sought-after art book has been out of print for almost a year, so its worth picking it up now that it's available, as it's possible it could sell out again.

Okami: Official Complete Works (Softcover) $35.65 (was $40)

First released in 2008, this 288-page book showcases the artwork from the video game, inspired by classic Japanese Sumi-e ink paintings. The book is full of character and location designs, concept sketches, and production notes from the creators, offering fans of Okami more insight into how the game was made. This is a great way for fans to see how the beloved action-adventure game was made ahead of its upcoming sequel.

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Okami isn't the only Capcom-published game to have received an art book, as several of the company's biggest franchises have also shown how they were developed from an artistic foundation. Mega Man, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter have all received multiple art books over the years, and last year saw the release of two notable Complete Works books: Rival Schools and an updated Marvel Vs Capcom art book.

The Rival Schools: Complete Works book collects artwork from all three Rival Schools games--including key art, character illustrations, development sketches, unused character concepts, and more--while the 2025 Marvel Vs Capcom featured an additional 140 pages of new character designs, game covers, promotional art, rare concept sketches, and tribute illustrations.

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Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2

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The physical edition of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is on sale for $59 (was $70) at Woot. The deal is part of the Amazon-owned retailer's Video Game Mega Sale, which runs through January 20. Woot sells a mix of North American and region-free international editions of Switch and Switch 2 games, but the Super Mario Galaxy collection is the North American release.

The impressive remasters run in 4K resolution on Nintendo Switch 2, so the first Mario Galaxy is markedly better than the version in Super Mario 3D All-Stars. Plus, both of these Wii-era hits hold up extremely well. If you love 3D platformers, both Mario Galaxy games are must-play adventures that are in top form on Nintendo's new hardware.

While you're picking up Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, you should check out Amazon's deal on the hardcover edition of Rosalina's Storybook. Fans can also preorder the upcoming Mario and Rosalina Amiibo figures ahead of their April 2 launch.

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Those discontent with their current World of Warcraft housing neighborhood may soon have another option at their disposal.

Currently, those participating in WoW's recently added player housing feature have two options when it comes to joining a neighborhood. The first is to join a public neighborhood that is open to anyone, while the second is to be a member of a guild and join a neighborhood that only fellow guild members can live in.

Soon, however, it looks like there will be a third option to choose from. The ability to create invite-only charter neighborhoods recently appeared for testing on the beta for WoW's upcoming Midnight expansion. The feature doesn't appear to be fully functioning just yet, but there is an option for naming and purchasing a charter neighborhood, implying that the feature is indeed on the way.

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Battlefield 6's much-anticipated Season 2 update won't launch on time. Battlefield Studios has confirmed that the update will now arrive on February 17, which is later than expected.

"This extended launch has been implemented to allow extra time to further develop and refine Season 2 as a result of community feedback," the developer said (via Charlie Intel). The update was previously expected to arrive sometime in late January.

Escalating the fight with new threats on the battlefield.

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— Battlefield (@Battlefield) January 13, 2026

Battlefield 6 had a strong start in October 2025 and even outsold Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in the US through November. However, sentiment has somewhat shifted of late, with recent reviews on Steam shifting from "Mostly Positive" to "Mixed." Additionally, people have called out EA for pushing microtransactions and for the game's apparent use of generative AI.

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Developer Sandfall's RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was one of 2025's breakout hits, and with a budget of reportedly less than $10 million, a relatively small development staff, and a price point below $70, some have said the game could be representative of a "AA"-style project that can break through. It may have worked for Expedition 33, and it could work for other titles, but Hazelight boss Josef Fares wants to see the AAA space continue and hopes that decision-makers in gaming don't go all-in on smaller-scale games with lower budgets.

"You do hear, after the success of things like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, that the AA games are taking over. But I would not be able to live without a AAA title," he told The Game Business. "I really want to play the blockbuster games. You can't do GTA for $10 million. We need both."

Fares went on to say that "it's important not to get stuck in ideas." People should not allow themselves to be convinced that "AA is a new thing" or "indie is a new thing," he said.

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Diablo 4's latest patch brought the return of leaderboards to Blizzard's ARPG in the form of The Tower dungeon, but the new update isn't without issues. Both leaderboards and an enemy affix are currently bugged.

In a post on the Diablo 4 forums, community manager Marcoose let players know that while The Tower is still accessible, leaderboard results aren't currently populating correctly for all classes. Blizzard is investigating the issue but, as of writing, does not have any updates on the problem.

The Executioner affix, meanwhile, is currently disabled entirely due to patch 2.5.2 introducing a persistent audio bug related to it. The bright side is Blizzard is taking the opportunity to rework the affix to make it less punishing, with the new and improved version of the affix set to return in a later update.

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While the hype around AI continues to grow, Warhammer's parent company, Games Workshop, is adopting a more skeptical approach to the technology for now. Games Workshop CEO Kevin Rountree spoke about AI, confirming that the company has banned its use in its content production and design processes, although a "few" senior managers have begun experimenting with it.

"We do have a few senior managers that are [experts on AI]: none are that excited about it yet. We have agreed an internal policy to guide us all, which is currently very cautious, e.g., we do not allow AI-generated content or AI to be used in our design processes or its unauthorized use outside of GW, including in any of our competitions," Rountree said during the company's financial results meeting (via IGN). "We also have to monitor and protect ourselves from a data compliance, security, and governance perspective; the AI or machine learning engines seem to be automatically included on our phones or laptops, whether we like it or not."

Rountree explained that Games Workshop will instead invest in hiring more creative professionals across various departments to help craft new content for its IP, including Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar. The company is known for selling Warhammer 40K Codex books featuring a rich selection of illustrations with a distinctive grimdark aesthetic, and any hint of generative AI usually draws backlash from fans. For example, Displate had to issue a statement last year denying that several of its officially licensed Warhammer 40K products were created with generative AI, following fan accusations.

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When Mushy relogged onto her Animal Crossing: New Horizons island after years away, she expected the weeds, cockroaches, and angry villagers. She didn't expect a blast from the past when she checked in on her ex-partner's room, which was designed like a jail cell.

"He had a weird sense of humor and once he saw that there were jail items in the game--jail bars, wallpaper, toilets-- he thought it would be hilarious to turn his island home into a jail cell," she told GameSpot. "I helped him gather the items too."

She hadn't remembered helping him after New Horizons launched in March 2020, but everything came rushing back when she logged on for the first time to prepare for the 3.0 update coming on January 15.

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Playground Games is working on two new games, including Forza Horizon 6 and a new Fable title, and both are expected to release on PS5--but only one may come to Sony's console day and date with the Xbox and PC versions. VGC's Andy Robinson said he expects Playground's new Fable game to be released day-and-date on PS5 because the team has been "targeting PS5 for a while."

Forza Horizon 6 is confirmed for release on PS5, but not until after the Xbox and PC versions arrive. According to VideoGamer, Robinson said he was informed that the game "wasn't ready" for a day-and-date PS5 release. However, he acknowledged that he does not "know how true that is."

When Forza Horizon 6 was announced in 2025, Microsoft said it would come to PS5 after the Xbox and PC releases, but the company did not say what the exact gap would be. As for Fable, there is no word yet at all about a PS5 release, but it would be little surprise, given the belief that Microsoft will release all of its big games on PS5.

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Former Bethesda lead artist Nate Purkeypile has discussed The Elder Scrolls 6, sharing insight on why he thinks the game was announced so early in development, where he'd like to see the game go in terms of setting, and how Bethesda can deliver the game when there is a fever-pitch of hype for it.

Speaking to Esports Insider, Purkeypile said he assumes Bethesda announced The Elder Scrolls 6 back in 2018 because "it had been so long already since Skyrim" that the studio wanted to tell fans the next game was coming. Otherwise, fans might be "just pissed at us," he said.

Announcing The Elder Scrolls 6 so early was an "expensive" thing to do, he added, mentioning how trailers are "not cheap" to produce. Many games are announced early in their development as a recruiting strategy. Bethesda boss Todd Howard has said he wonders if it was the right call to announce the game so early.

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Nexon has officially announced that Arc Raiders has sold more than 12.4 million units since the $40 game launched at the end of October 2025. The sales number is not a surprise, as the research firm Alinea Analytics previously estimated sales to be around 12 million.

Nexon president and CEO Junghun Lee said sales at this level, along with the fact that Arc Raiders reached 960,000 peak concurrent players, demonstrates "the potential for Arc Raiders to become another pillar in Nexon's portfolio of blockbuster franchises."

The Korean publisher, which owns the Arc Raiders IP and developer Embark, further stated that Arc Raiders passed 10 million units sold by the end of December 2025. Nexon said sales accelerated recently, presumably due in part to the game's 20% discount, pushing total figures to 12.4 million and counting. The game has sold well and still has lots of players, as the game regularly ranks at the top, or near it, on the Steam charts.

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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has clarified his statements regarding X's AI generation of nonconsensual sexual images of minors and women, saying he merely "criticized a government official" for pressuring publicly traded companies for attempting to "block a speech app owned by their political opponent."

Right around the January 9 weekend, news broke that X users were turning to Grok, the platform's AI tool, to create images of minors and women in sexually compromising outfits and positions. The situation drew the attention of US Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Edward Markey (D-MA), and Ron Wyden (D-OR), who wrote a letter to Apple and Google requesting that the companies remove the Grok and X apps from their app stores for the "mass generation of nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children." The senators have asked for a written response from both companies by January 23.

In response to the letter, which MacRumors reported and shared on X, Tim Sweeney quoted the post on January 9 and said that senators using their political power to remove these apps for the harm they have caused are "gatekeepers" who are trying to "censor all of their political opponents." He continued in a follow-up post, explaining that no major AI company is "perfect" because they all have "documented instances of [their tech] going off the rails" and that these companies "make their best efforts to combat this." These comments blew up, drawing criticism from some corners of Elon Musk's social platform and praise from others.

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It's no secret that a video game based on 2008's The Dark Knight was in development at one point, before the plug was ultimately pulled. Footage of the game--which was being developed by the now-shuttered Monolith Productions--has surfaced online over the years, and this week, a new video showed how this Batman adventure would have taken a cue from the live-action films with its dynamic soundtrack.

As part of a treasure trove of materials uncovered by retro games enthusiast and archivist Mar Talida, the footage showcases early cinematic footage, game design documents, concept art, and much more. If you have an ear for video game soundtracks, there's even video of the game's dynamic audio system and how it would change depending on the situation that players found themselves in. Batman live-action films have had iconic soundtracks, and Monolith's game used some of Hans Zimmer's Dark Knight soundtrack to demonstrate this feature.

It's worth noting that all of this content came from very early in the pre-production of the Batman game--codenamed Project Apollo--as the assets were dated to around 2009-2010 and naturally look rougher than the 2024 leak.

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Last summer, solo developer Eero "Rakuel" Laine released Hardest, a free-to-play card game roguelike that he openly admitted was created with AI-generated assets. Since then, Laine has had a change of heart about AI and decided to delete Hardest from Steam on January 30.

In a message posted to Hardest's Steam page, Laine credited his epiphany to his significant other and explained why he used AI assets in the first place.

"I made this game during the summer in couple months and thought to use AI because in university there is so much brainwashing on students and all the tools are given for free," wrote Laine. "So I could generate unlimited images for free ... But I have realized the AI is not actually free, and it has a major effect on the economy and environment."

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When single developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone officially released Stardew Valley in 2016, the farm-life sim wasn't intended to have any voiceovers. That hasn't stopped a dedicated fan from creating a Stardew Valley mod that adds vocal performances to the game.

Voice actress and software engineer Shannon Hobby released the Stardew Valley voice over mod as a proof of concept in 2024. But this week, Hobby has updated the mod with vocal performances for all of the romanceable characters in the game. Hobby's intent is give every character in the game a voice, but it's still a work in progress.

"I'm a voice actor and software engineer and I've combine these skills to make something wonderful for a game that I really care about that's super important to me and I know is important to a lot of people," said Hobby in her initial announcement video. "I think this was a perfect opportunity to combine those skill sets and make something that I'm proud of for a game that I really care about and give back to the community a little bit."

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