When Madden NFL 27 arrives later this year, there will be nine new coaches roaming the sidelines for the 32 teams. Technically, a few of these won't necessarily be new altogether, as John Harbaugh goes from the Baltimore Ravens to New York Giants after being fired from the former. But undoubtedly, there will be at least a handful of first-timers with the amount of vacancies--equating to over a third of all organizations.

EA Sports has incorporated features like Coach DNA and Coach Speak into the Madden NFL series, so your team's coach can affect your in-game experience. They also have their own playsheets, too. So, for fans of the Ravens or Pittsburgh Steelers (Mike Tomlin stepped away), they should expect notable differences with whomever their teams hire when Madden NFL 27 launches. Harbaugh and Tomlin were also two of the longest-tenured coaches in the NFL, starting in 2008 and '07, respectively.

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Resident Evil Requiem was recently revealed at Summer Game Fest, and the game looks like it'll be diving headfirst into the chilling terror that has defined the best chapters in this franchise. This new Resident Evil is shaping up to be another terrifying dive into the world of bioweapons and horror, and here's a closer look at everything we know about it so far.

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• When will Resident Evil: Requiem be released?
• Resident Evil: Requiem trailer
• Resident Evil: Requiem platforms

When will Resident Evil: Requiem be released?

Resident Evil: Requiem will be released on February 27, 2026.

Resident Evil: Requiem trailer Resident Evil: Requiem platforms

Resident Evil: Requiem will launch for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. This means that the next mainline entry is making a proper leap over to current-gen systems, leaving last-gen consoles behind.

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It's been three months since the announcement of Yakuza Kiwami 3, the highly anticipated remake of the 2009 classic Yakuza 3. After seeing how gorgeous the game looks and plays smoothly in the Dragon Engine, on top of the newly added Mine Saga "Dark Ties", I've been desperately waiting for more content to be revealed, especially when it comes to Kiryu's island life. Last week, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced some of the new features coming to Yakuza Kiwami 3 that gave me even more hope that this is going to be another awesome Yakuza game, and afterward, I finally got a chance to go into full island dad mode with an extended preview demo that left me even more excited for this remake.

Unlike all the Yakuza/Like a Dragon games out so far, Yakuza 3 sees Kiryu living a somewhat peaceful life. After the conflict with Omi Alliance in Yakuza 2/Kiwami 2, Kiryu moves to Okinawa to run the Morning Glory Orphanage with his adoptive daughter, Haruka. The first half of the game focuses on his relationship with the kids at the orphanage, watching sunsets with Haruka, and engaging in silly substories as a father figure.

Although it would seem like seeing Kiryu let his guard down and go into dad mode would be enjoyable, I found the orphanage content to be pretty disappointing in the original game. Slowly walking around the house felt clunky and outdated even back in 2009, where opening every door welcomed a new loading screen--it got pretty irritating, pretty fast. It was a slog having to interact with each kid, an activity that came with very little reward. I remember finishing the game and wishing there was a better focus on Kiryu's life on the island, considering it's one of the only "wholesome" parts of Kiryu's saga we get to witness.

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If you've been hoping for some sweeping balance changes among the Nightfarers in Elden Ring: Nightreign, then the day has arrived. From Software has released a new Nightreign Version 1.03.2 update that re-balances some of the weaker Nightfarers into more formidable heroes across all consoles and PC versions of the game.

As laid out on the official page for Elden Ring, Guardians received a damage negation buff as well as an increase to the Guard Boost ability. Raiders now have faster attacks with the exception of jump attacks of dual-wield attacks. Additionally, Raiders' attack range is extended when using the Ultimate Art "Totem Stela."

Revenants are getting more attack power when using the Ultimate Art "Immortal March" or the "Summon Spirit" skill. Executors got the most love from this update, with increased attack power, guard boost, stagger damage, and reduced stamina reduction when using the "Cursed Sword" character skill. Executors also received a handful of other buffs as well.

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Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem Showcase didn't reveal much about the story, but it did go into detail about how the game will change depending upon which character you're playing, and the title will also introduce new difficulty settings to the franchise. The new heroine, Grace Ashcroft, will represent a more classic, horror-focused approach to gameplay, similar to Resident Evil 2 and 6. But when players are in control of Leon S. Kennedy, the tone of the game will shift to a more action-oriented style like Resident Evil 4.

It doesn't sound like players will get to choose which character they will control, since certain parts of the story are meant for one or the other. Although Grace is physically weaker than Leon, she will have some abilities to make up for that. She will be able to craft weapons using the blood of the infected. And when Grace needs to shoot her way out of trouble, she'll have a powerful gun called Requiem to fall back on. To keep players from relying only on Requiem, the ammo will be limited.

RE Requiem is also introducing some new difficulty settings. The easiest mode is Casual, which lets players concentrate on the story and gives them an aim assist. Standard difficulty is a little harder, while Standard (Classic) won't let players save their games without finding a limited number of ink ribbons to use. That's a throwback to the save system in the older games in the franchise.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons adds plenty of new features with the latest 3.0 update, including Resetti's Reset Service, which delivers a way for you to tidy up your island without doing all the manual labor yourself. There are some fees and limitations, but this guide will explain everything you need to know about unlocking and using Resetti's Reset Service.

Make sure to check out our complete Animal Crossing: New Horizons guide hub to help you make the most of island life. This offers starter tips, guides for upgrades, and highlights major features you don't want to miss.

How to find Resetti and unlock his servicesTalking to Resetti

Resetti's Reset Service gives you an easier way to clean up your island, which can be especially helpful when you're considering redecorating on a bigger scale--or even on an island-wide scale. Resetti can help you tidy up by doing most of the hard labor. First, you'll need to find him to unlock his services.

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The 3.0 update in Animal Crossing: New Horizons adds plenty of free content to enjoy, but it also includes new crossovers with Splatoon and The Legend of Zelda, allowing you to purchase specific Amiibo figures to invite villagers and unlock themed items for your island. This guide will show you all the new characters you can add, and which Amiibos are compatible with them in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Note that for previous Amiibo and Amiibo cards, we have a separate Animal Crossing: New Horizons Campsite guide that goes over those topics. Make sure to check out all the new features of the 3.0 update, which includes a new Resort Hotel to unlock. We also have a complete Animal Crossing: New Horizons guide hub to help you with all of your island needs.

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• Crossover characters for Splatoon and Zelda

Crossover characters for Splatoon and Zelda

You'll be able to add four Nintendo characters as visitors to your island with update 3.0. This includes Mineru and Tulin from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, as well as Cece and Viché, who are inspired by Callie and Marie from Splatoon.

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In 2024, Magic: The Gathering entered the wasteland of Fallout with four preconstructed Commander decks, which featured many key characters, locations, and events from the Fallout video games. Today, an update on Magic's Secret Lair website points to a new collaboration with Bethesda's post-apocalyptic universe, but this time focusing on Prime Video's Fallout series, which will release for a limited time beginning January 26 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET.

A new banner has appeared on the Secret Lair website, with three distinct images pointing toward the new Fallout drop. First is a picture of CX404, also known as the German Shepard called Dogmeat; next is a close-up shot of a hand holding a Lucky 38 casino chip; and third is a picture of Lucy, the intrepid Vault Dweller from Vault 33, as portrayed by Ella Purnell.

Secret Lair x Fallout teaser

One card, a reprint of Mindcrank, was revealed via the official Fallout Instagram, but since then, nine cards--including three which are mechanically unique--from what's being called the Secret Lair x Fallout Rad Superdrop have been revealed:

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The new 3.0 update has arrived in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, bringing new content alongside the Switch 2 edition of the game. One of the newest additions is the megaphone, a Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive item that lets you call out and easily locate residents on your island. This guide will explain how to get and use the megaphone in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Switch 2.

Make sure to check out all the new features of the 3.0 update, as well as our complete Animal Crossing: New Horizons guide hub to help you make the most of island life. This offers starter tips, information on how to upgrade locations, and more.

How to get the megaphoneMegaphone in shop

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In 2012, SYBO launched the mobile sensation Subway Surfers. That game went on to become one of most downloaded mobile titles of all time. Now, the sequel, Subway Surfers City, is set to launch next month on mobile devices.

The announcement of the game's release date was accompanied by a cinematic trailer that shows off the world of Subway Surfers City.

This endless runner takes place in Subway City across four unlockable neighborhoods: The Docks, Southline, Sunrise Blvd, and Delorean Park. New neighborhoods will be added each season, alongside additional characters, outfits, and hoverboards. Players will also be given new abilities, including a stomp move, and a bubblegum shield that can enhance jumps. There are also three new game modes:

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We're called GameSpot, so we clearly love to play some video games. You're reading stories on this site called GameSpot, so it's safe to assume that you love to play some video games, too. However, we all need to be careful with how long we play video games because a new study suggests that logging too many hours could seriously hurt our physical, emotional, and mental health.

In a new study published in ScienceDirect's Nutrition journal and reported on by Medical Xpress, 10 different researchers from around the world investigated the effects "excessive gaming" has on young people. Led by Professor Mario Siervo of the Curtin School of Population Health in Perth, Western Australia, and surveying 317 students from five Australian universities with a median age of 20 years old, the study found that "high gamers"--people whose playtime exceeded 10 hours a week--were at greater risk of dietary issues, sleep deprivation, and weight gain.

"What stood out was students gaming up to 10 hours a week all looked very similar in terms of diet, sleep, and body weight," Siervo said. "The real differences emerged in those gaming more than 10 hours a week, who showed clear divergence from the rest of the sample."

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Amazon Games has announced that the MMO New World: Aeternum will go offline at the end of January 2027. The announcement isn't a total surprise, though, as some theorized this would be the case after the developer announced that the MMO would get no more new content after the Nighthaven seasonal update last year. In October 2025, Amazon cut more jobs at its gaming division that specifically impacted the MMO teams.

Aeternum's final day on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S is January 31, 2027. As of today, January 15, the game is being delisted. Everyone who has the game can keep playing, and Amazon announced that the Nighthaven event is being extended until the eventual shutdown.

"We want to thank the players for your dedication and passion. We are grateful for the time spent crafting the world of Aeternum with you. Together we built something special. While we are saddened to say goodbye, we’re honored that we were able to share so much with the community," the developer wrote in the announcement.

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The boss of digital PC storefront GOG has weighed in on the conversation around Anthem's demise, saying that there may be a future in which fewer games could be developed and published if regulators demand that creators keep them alive forever.

Speaking to Eurogamer on January 15 after Anthem was laid to rest, GOG's managing director, Maciej Gołębiewski, said it's good that the discussion around game preservation is happening once again, but that the conversation gets a little tricky when talking about games that were designed as online-only experiences.

"There is a broader discussion to be had within the industry of what does an end-of-life cycle look like in games--what is a fair end-of-life cycle for a game?" he said. "Should it just be buried and killed and no one can access it any more, and people who spent five or seven years working on it cannot really look at their creation any more because the service turned off? There is a very interesting and very complicated discussion that Stop Killing Games probably kick-started out of frustration."

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons' big 3.0 update is now available, and it includes a new Resort Hotel for your island adventures. Once you gain access to the hotel, you can decorate rooms, plan outfits for guests, and more. In this guide, we show you how to unlock and find the Resort Hotel in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Make sure to check out all the new features of the 3.0 update, and we also have a complete Animal Crossing: New Horizons guide hub to help you make the most of island life. This offers starter tips, help with various features, and information on how to upgrade locations.

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The Arc Raiders winter event, Cold Snap, has concluded, and now developer Embark has shared some statistics about the milestones players achieved during it.

In a graphic shared on social media, the developer listed off what players did, including throwing 95 million snowballs. A total of 91 million players got knocked out by snowballs. Additionally, players used snowballs to take down Arc enemies--10,577, to be precise. What's more, 3.5 million players were knocked out due to the cold.

Embark also added fireworks to the game for the Cold Snap event, and players fired 2.9 million rounds of fireworks and threw 9.2 million firecrackers. Players were also feeling festive and relaxed, apparently, as a total of 108 players played instruments for more than 20 minutes without stopping during the event.

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Earlier this month, word leaked about a new Life is Strange game that's on the horizon. Now, Square Enix has confirmed that the next Life is Strange is coming soon, but players will need to wait another five days for the full details.

As noted on X, the latest installment of Life is Strange will be announced on a livestream on January 20, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.

Separate the real from the rumor... Join us for the exclusive reveal of the next Life is Strange game: https://t.co/29yzDsGCb5
January 20. 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT / 7pm CET. pic.twitter.com/jYQphhU2e3

— Life is Strange (@LifeIsStrange) January 15, 2026

Thanks to the leak from the Pan-European Game Information, we know the name of the game is Life is Strange: Reunion. And as the title implies, it will reunite the leading character, Max Caulfield, with her best friend, Chloe Price.

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In light of Anthem's recent shutdown, the topic of games going away for good is once again a hot-button issue. Below, we examine this reality in a feature originally published in July 2025.

In a July 2025 shareholders meeting, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot made a salient yet obvious point about online video games: "You provide a service, but nothing is written in stone, and at some point, the service may be discontinued. Nothing is eternal." He added: "Support for all games cannot last forever."

This was in response to "Stop Killing Games," a consumer movement that rallies against purported "planned obsolescence" of online video games from publishers. Sparked by the shutdown of Ubisoft's The Crew, the movement has gained traction in the past year through petitions directly to European governments.

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Another Fallout show is in the works for Prime Video, though it'll be quite different from the popular scripted drama starring Walton Goggins. Amazon is developing a competition series with the working title Fallout Shelter, and the company just put out a casting call online.

According to the casting call, contestants (or "dwellers") will "live together in a top-secret vault" and compete in games related to "core attributes" from the Fallout universe. Loyalty and alliances between dwellers will also be tested, with an official Fallout X account describing the game as containing "escalating challenges, strategic dilemmas, and moral conundrums." Casting applications close on February 15.

Good morning, prospective Vault Dwellers! In order to best serve you in What Comes Next, we need volunteers for a very real, very scientific opportunity to beta test a better society. Visit this website if you’d like to join Fallout Shelter, a new series full of escalating… pic.twitter.com/hCr0TxmNOn

— FALLOUT⚡️ (@falloutonprime) January 15, 2026

British production company Studio Lambert, most famous for Undercover Boss, The Circle, and The Traitors, is behind the project. The studio also produced another reality competition tie-in to a dystopian streaming show, working on Squid Game: The Challenge for Netflix.

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One of the big draws of Marathon is the opportunity to embrace the Runner lifestyle. Expensive biosynthetic shells that house the consciousness of a person inside of them, each Runner shell is also highly customizable, and developer Bungie has outlined how players can fine-tune each one to help them survive Tau Ceti.

Each Runner shell is built to focus on a different gameplay archetype--like intel gathering, combat disruption, or combat healing--and their visual design makes them easy to distinguish from a distance, so you'll know how to deal with one in the heat of battle. Players can customize their Runner shell using the cores, implants, weapons, and mods they bring with them on each run, and they can also be visually customized with cosmetics earned from a variety of sources.

For example, players can go all in on agility, modifying the "Combat Anarchist" Vandal shell to be a scout that can triple-jump and quickly move across the map. Prefer to cause some chaos instead? Then you'll want to invest in mods that give you a tactical advantage in the air and allow you to cause some splash damage when you land. Cores--powerful standalone perks--also have the potential to be combined to create interesting effects.

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Early in your Hytale journey, you're going to need weapons. While you might just want to explore, gather some resources, and build the base you and your friends have envisioned for your Hytale multiplayer sessions, Hytale still features dangerous mobs that can strike at any minute. You'll need a way to defend yourself and even defeat those mobs, as they can drop some valuable materials that you need for other recipes.

Hytale offers a linear weapon progression system that lets you craft more advanced weapons as you discover rarer resources. However, learning the crafting recipes for those weapons, figuring out what they are, and even how to upgrade them are all things you need to know before you can really start exploring your map.

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• All weapon crafting recipes in Hytale

All weapon crafting recipes in Hytale

There are several different types of weapons in Hytale, and each of these types has several different variants that use specific resources. As you progress, you can upgrade your weapons to utilize rarer and rarer resources, which increases a weapon's strength and durability.

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