Polish developer Bloober Team has launched a teaser website pointing to some kind of reveal this month, and while it remains a mystery, the studio has now ruled out a few possibilities for what it could be.

Responding to speculation that the project might be a remake, or more specifically a remake of 2006's horror game Rule of Rose, Bloober CEO Piotr Babieno said, "Nice guess, but no."

"It definitely doesn't refer to any remake," the executive added in a post on LinkedIn (via TheGamer). It's also not related in any way to Rule of Rose, and it's not a new Observer game.

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The Resident Evil franchise has a mixed track record in the cinematic landscape, and a new live-action short film promoting Resident Evil Requiem may put all previous efforts to shame.

Titled "Evil Has Always Had A Name," the roughly three-and-a-half-minute-long film features Maika Monroe, who starred in horror films It Follows and Longlegs. Monroe portrays the mother of a young girl, and the two appear to be living a happy life--unfortunately, they were living in Raccoon City amidst the T-virus outbreak depicted in Resident Evil 2 and 3.

You can probably see where this short film is going without us telling you, and it ends in a somber yet heartfelt fashion. The video provides glimpses of the city during the chaos and destruction, and some viewers even believe they heard Nemesis yell his famous "STARS" line in the background.

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World of Warcraft's two most iconic cities, the Alliance capital Stormwind and the Horde capital Orgrimmar, could be receiving major revamps in the future.

In an interview with PC Gamer, associate game director Paul Kubit and manager for visual development Gabriel Gonzalez said reimaginings of the two major cities are something Blizzard would like to tackle.

First, however, the team is waiting to see how its revamp of the Blood Elf capital of Silvermoon, coming as part of the new Midnight expansion, is received. The updates to Silvermoon and the surrounding areas are substantial, with massively improved visuals and reworked locations. Many of the old locations players know and love, like Murder Row, the Royal Exchange, and the Bazaar, are all still there, but expanded on with updated architecture and lighting.

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Season 2 of Call of Duty is packed with new content, including Ranked Play modes for both Black Ops 7 multiplayer and Warzone's battle royale. Activision has revealed the big update will also include improvements to Call of Duty's Ricochet anti-cheat.

In a new blog post, the publisher says its top priority is "launching Ranked Play with the strongest protections possible" to ensure matches are decided by player skill and not exploits. Part of this focus is targeting unapproved third-party hardware, such as Cronus Zen and XIM Matrix devices that can be used to alter player inputs and obtain an unfair advantage.

"We know what an unfair match looks like: losing a close gunfight to aim that never seems to miss, recoil that never kicks, or reactions that don't feel human," Activision says.

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Diablo 4 is getting a popular gameplay system from Diablo 3 for its upcoming Season 12--killstreaks.

Originally introduced in Diablo 3, killstreaks reward players for racking up a large number of kills in quick succession, with stacking XP bonuses for how high a player's killstreak climbs.

The system will be largely the same in Diablo 4 (minus rewards for destroying breakable objects or killing enemies with the environment, as in Diablo 3). There will be five tiers of killstreaks players will be able to earn, with increased XP and seasonal reputation bonuses based on the highest tier achieved during the streak. Those five tiers are:

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Freddi Fish Collection

$50 | Releases April 17

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As far as children's video games are concerned, few are as iconic as Freddi Fish. First launched in 1994, the point-and-click adventure game challenges players to solve puzzles and mysteries, featuring a colorful cast of characters and charming animations. The games were incredibly popular when they first hit the market, and you (and your kids) can relive the glory days with the upcoming Freddi Fish Collection. Currently available on most digital storefronts, the Freddi Fish Collection is getting a physical Switch and PS5 release on April 17.

Freddi Fish Collection $50 | Releases April 17

Freddi and friends went on five adventures between 1994 and 2001, and this bundle pulls them all together into a single collection. Here's a look at what you'll find:

• Freddi Fish: The Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds
• Freddi Fish 2: The Case of The Haunted Schoolhouse
• Freddi Fish 3: The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell
• Freddi Fish 4: The Case of The Hogfish Rustlers of Briny Gulch
• Freddi Fish 5: The Case of the Creature of Coral Cove

These are all faithful recreations of the classics, with voice acting, a catchy soundtrack, and an old-school animation style. Limited Run Games was previously offering a bundle that pulled together this Freddi Fish Collection plus an official soundtrack, though it has already sold out. These physical copies at Amazon are likely to be just as popular.

Note: There appears to be a slight hiccup with the listings--the PS5 version is showing artwork for Switch, while the Switch version is showing artwork for PS5. Be sure you double-check the listed platform to ensure you're grabbing the right one.

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If you want to add another kid-friendly game to your collection, check out Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club. Currently on sale for $35 (was $40), it has you teaming up with the entire Peanuts cast as you trek around town and solve a variety of mysteries. For something a bit more energetic, Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled is just $24 (was $40) on Switch. It offers tons of customization options if you really want to tinker with your build, but even young players should be able to have some fun flying around its tracks.

Other choices include Hot Wheels Let's Race: Ultimate Speed for $30 (was $40), Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 for $30 (was $60), and Bluey: The Videogame for $18 (was $40). The Hot Wheels game gets you racing action similar to CTR, while Mario & Sonic might be a good choice since the Winter Olympics are right around the corner. Keep in mind that you'll be competing in summer events like track and field, not winter ones like hockey--but the accessible mini-games are great for kids of all ages. Bluey, meanwhile, features four interactive levels for kids to explore. And with support for co-op, it's a fun choice for a laidback game night.

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If you've ever wondered just how many differences exist between the (surprisingly) many different versions of Half-Life 2 there are, then a new deep dive into each one offers some interesting answers.

Youtuber Ocelot has gone through seven different versions of Half-Life 2, poring over each detail from the game's opening to Black Mesa East. The video starts by looking at the original PC build from 2004, which isn't the version you'll find on Steam today. That version, released in 2024 to commemorate the game's 20th anniversary, makes some significant visual enhancements to trick your brain into thinking Half-Life 2 has aged considerably better than you think. And while that's still true, it's remarkable to see how small, meaningful changes make a big impact.

Curiously, it's also fascinating to see how much the current PC version has in common with the considerably older Xbox 360 and PS3 ports, down to peculiar bugs and visual oddities that exist across all three. Perhaps the most noticeable concerns the ominous opening with G-Man, and in particular the glow to his green eyes. This isn't present in the original or the 20th anniversary edition, and is subjectively better in its "bugged" state in The Orange Box port.

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Things appear to be in shambles at the California-based developer Intrepid Studios. Game director Steven Sharif resigned at the end of January "in protest" of the company's management board, which led to several other senior staff members quitting and leaving the developer's ambitious MMORPG, Ashes of Creation, in turmoil.

Funded through a combination of Kickstarter backing (to the tune of $3.2 million) and Sharif's personal investment in 2017, Ashes of Creation is described as an "old-school take on the modern MMORPG set in a living, reactive world where your choices shape civilization." It was in a lengthy alpha phase before launching in early access via Steam on December 11 for a discounted $50. Now, however, the game and its studio are experiencing some tough turbulence. On January 31, game director Steven Sharif announced his resignation in Discord (via PCGamesN) as a result of the management board's decisions that he felt he "could not ethically agree with or carry out."

"I can make a limited statement in my personal capacity and not on behalf of the company, regarding the situation," Sharif wrote. "Control of the company shifted away from me, and the Board began directing actions that I could not ethically agree with or carry out. As a result, I chose to resign in protest rather than lend my name or authority to decisions I could not ethically support. Following my resignation, much of the senior leadership team resigned. Following those departures, the Board made the decision to issue WARN Act notices and proceed with a mass layoff."

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Helldivers 2's introductory cinematic/slick propaganda is arguably its best recruitment tool. Within minutes, the sight of an idyllic lifestyle being torn apart by a rampaging Terminid makes you want to sign up to bring Managed Democracy to the far-flung corners of the galaxy. Thanks in part to the motion-captured performance of actor Craig Lee Thomas--better known to the fanbase as John Helldiver--the game sets its tone and stakes quickly, and it's one that came about at the eleventh hour as Arrowhead revealed more details on how the iconic cinematic was created.

As part of the two-year anniversary for Helldivers 2, Arrowhead has released a new "Dev Tales" video that features behind-the-scenes content. Former Helldivers 2 lead writer Russ Nickel explained how he was contacted a week before the scene was meant to be shot, with animation studio Goodbye Kansas having a completely different actor in mind for John Helldiver.

"They actually hadn't really done any casting," Nickel explained. "They were just going to use this actor who's based in Sweden--who was perfectly good--but I was like, this is going to be John Helldiver! We can't just get someone who's good, like, we need to get the funniest person we can possibly find."

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Doom and Wolfenstein creators id Software is celebrating its 35th anniversary, with studio director Marty Stratton teasing some announcements during the momentous occasion.

Stratton, in a new video from the studio marking the anniversary, vaguely mentions that the team have "a lot coming up this week to celebrate with all of you", continuing on to say that "throughout the years we'll be celebrating this anniversary, and a lot of other anniversaries." The studio's X account also shared a promotional image for the anniversary, depicting the Doom Slayer from the studio's most recent title, Doom: The Dark Ages.

Stratton and game director Hugo Martin thanked the studio's dedicated fanbase, while also praising id as a "visionary studio" and thanking its original co-founders. "We always say we stand on the shoulders of giants," Stratton concluded.

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Starbites: Deluxe Edition

$50 | Releases March 31

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2026 is kicking off with several big RPGs, but one of the lesser-known upcoming releases is Starbites. Published by NIS, the story-driven RPG mixes traditional console RPG gameplay like turn-based combat and a cast of unique characters to customize with a unique sci-fi setting that sees you exploring a backwater planet with the aid of giant mechs. If you're looking for something that can stand out among the droves of fantasy-flavored RPGs launching this year, this one might be worth a look when it launches for PS5, Switch, Switch 2, and PC on March 31. Even better, Starbites is getting a physical Deluxe Edition release on consoles that includes several pieces of exclusive content, and it's only $50. Preorders are now live at multiple online retailers.

Starbites: Deluxe Edition $50 | Releases March 31

The Deluxe Edition is actually the cheapest version of Starbites up for preorder. It's bundled with the base game, a digital soundtrack, and a mini art book. Considering it's just $50 across PS5, Switch, and Switch 2, that's a pretty great offer. Note that the Switch 2 version is offered as a Game Key Card, meaning you'll need to download the full game before you can start playing.

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If you want a few additional goodies with your game, swing by the NIS Online Store. Here you'll find the Starbites Limited Edition up for preorder. It currently says its release is slated for "Early 2026," not March 31, but it comes with the following:

• Base game
• Collector's box
• Starbites art book
• Digipak original soundtrack
• Acrylic stand
• Rubber keychains (Set of 3)
• Metal Pins (Set of 6)

That's a pretty nice list of extra collectibles for $40, and if you're a fan of previous NIS America launches, it might be worth the investment. The Switch 2 version is already out of stock, and it's unclear how long the PS5 and Switch versions will remain available. Head over soon if you're interested in securing a copy at release.

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EA Sports has released the results of its annual Super Bowl simulation using Madden, and this year, the simulation predicted that the Seattle Seahawks will beat the New England Patriots by a score of 23-20 in Super Bowl LX.

The game will come down to the very last play, according to the simulation, but the Seahawks will ultimately get it done and avoid losing at the last-second to the Patriots again like they did at Super Bowl XLIX 2015. Seahawks QB Sam Darnold will be named Super Bowl LX MVP, according to the simulation.

EA's simulation has accurately predicted the past two Super Bowl winners, as it chose the Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl LVIII and the Philadelphia Eagles to win Super Bowl LIX.

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The fallout continues from Dispatch launching in a censored state on Switch and Switch 2 last week. While developer AdHoc Studio initially implied this issue was because of the platform holder, Nintendo responded that it "does not make changes to partner content." Now, AdHoc is admitting that "people have a right to be pissed" and is hoping to release an update for the game "to address at least some of the censored content."

Eurogamer received a new statement from AdHoc about why nudity was covered up on Switch and Switch 2--along with changes to other sexual content. "We initially assumed, like some of you, that because games like Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk [2077] are on the platform with similar types of uncensored mature content, Dispatch would be allowed to do the same," AdHoc said. "During the porting process, it became clear that was not the case."

AdHoc added that "it was our intent to go out of our way to tell people looking to buy the game that the content was censored." The Dispatch developer explained that the disclaimer about the censored content should have been more prominent on the eShop store page for the game. "Wires got crossed, and we put the disclaimer in the field literally titled 'Disclaimer' instead of the 'About The Game' section," AdHoc said. This created a situation where the PSA was put in "the absolute worst spot that makes it look like we were trying to hide it," according to the developer.

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Nioh fans hoping the latest entry would arrive on more than just PC and PlayStation 5 may be in luck, as the game's latest trailer suggests that it could arrive on other platforms just six months after its launch later this week.

According to a features trailer posted to PlayStation's official YouTube channel on January 29, Team Ninja's upcoming souls-like will be allowed to release on other platforms six months after its PC and PS5 debut on February 6. The language is quite specific: "[Nioh 3 will not be] available on other consoles until at least [six] months after February 6, 2026." This means the latest souls-like action-RPG from the Japanese developer could land on Xbox--and maybe even Nintendo--consoles as soon as August 2026.

If you remember the previous entries in the franchise--2017's Nioh and 2020's Nioh 2--neither came to any other platform, staying locked to both PC and PlayStation consoles for the duration of their releases (and even to this day).

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It's a scientific fact that two of the coolest things in life are military fighter jets and the Devil May Cry franchise. So what happens when you smash the two together? You get Delivery Must Complete, a "high-speed Acelike Roguelike with SSStyle" created by Australia-based developer Yoyoyollie. Revealed last year, Delivery Must Complete is what happens when a sidewinder missile locks onto the laws of physics and promptly blows it out of discussion, leaving behind a game where every fight is a spectacle and the sky truly is the limit.

The Steam page explains that you really will need to make a delivery via a fighter jet express courier service, but in the middle of an aerial warzone. Fortunately, blimps, dragons, and mechs are no match for an ace pilot who can tear across the sky, powerslide out of harm's way, and parry missiles. Every map is procedurally generated, with weather changes, varying cloud cover, terrain anomalies, and random map events that add variety to each zone.

Since revealing the project, Yoyoyollie has been joined by sound designer Jonathan Foe and Project Wingman composer Jose Pavli. Speaking to GameSpot, Yoyoyollie revealed that a wide range of influences had inspired the design of Delivery Must Complete--like Ace Combat, Project Wingman, Devil May Cry, Ultrakill, Afterburner, Sephiria, and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk. The game's cel-shaded look was born of Yoyoyollie's desire not to be bogged down by the time-consuming pursuit of realistic graphics, and because the cel-shaded design was refreshingly different.

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Fallout Season 2's penultimate entry, Episode 7, puts all the chips are on the table.

While Lucy (Ella Purnell) is with Hank (Kyle Maclaclan) in the Vault-Tec executive bunker, The Ghoul (Walton Goggins) finally partied up with Maximus (Aaaron Moten) and Thaddeus (Johnny Pemberton) in the wake of the chaos at Area 51. Meanwhile, Norm (Moises Arias) discovered that Vault 33 is set to be used for an experiment involving the “Forced Evolutionary Virus” and Overseer Stephanie (Annabel O’Hagan) struggles with her authoritarian rule over Vault 32 while prepping for her wedding to the unwilling Chet (Dave Register). With the odds stacked against all of our main players, can someone take the jackpot, or does the house always win?

The episode opens up with a pre-war flashback on the Canadian border. Now a territory of the United States, two prisoners manage to escape an internment camp and run through the woods toward the border. The prisoners are revealed to be Stephanie and her mother, fighting for a better life than the one they have as prisoners in Canada. As they near the border, they’re stopped by a Marine in USMC Power Armor. Hope seems lost for a brief moment, until another prisoner appears, and turns out to be a suicide bomber--killing the Marine in the resulting blast. While Stephanie and her mother manage to get away, her mother is injured from the explosion and, as she dies, motivates Stephanie to make it to the border by any means needed, even if it means killing innocent people. As Stephanie crosses the border into the United States, she’s stopped by a Border Patrol guard and prepares for her first kill.

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A gospel rendition of Super Mario music just won The 8-Bit Big Band its second Grammy Award. The orchestra, famous for its jazz arrangements of video game soundtracks, overcame stiff competition in the category of Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella.

The arrangement, titled "Super Mario Praise Break," beat out Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, saxophonist Remy Le Boeuf, and the brass quartet The Westerlies for the award. The medley includes lively takes on the Super Mario Bros. theme, Bob-Omb Battlefield from Super Mario 64, Gusty Garden Galaxy from Super Mario Galaxy, and the Athletic Theme from Super Mario World.

"In this offering to the VGM community, we humbly present this medley of some of Super Mario Bros. greatest melodies to help you gain entrance into the Mushroom Kingdom of heaven," the video's YouTube description reads.

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Super Bowl LX is coming up this Sunday, February 8, and the broadcast will feature ads galore like usual. At least one of them will be themed around video games, as a new report from Deadline said a trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be shown during the big game.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes to theaters on April 1, and it has big shoes to fill, as 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie earned more than $1.3 billion globally. Illumination produced that movie and is back for the sequel. Illumination will also air a trailer for Minions 3 during the Super Bowl, the report said.

The Super Bowl broadcast may also include new trailers for Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, Pixar's Hoppers and Toy Story 5, as well as The Mandalorian & Grogu from Disney. The report added that Marvel will not have trailers for Avengers: Doomsday or Spider-Man: Brand New Day with Sony. There also won't be any trailers from Apple or Warner Bros., the report said.

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Youtuber Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach's feature film adaptation of the horror video game Iron Lung has gotten off to an impressive start at the box office, earning $21.5 million globally. Of that total, $17.8 million came from the US box office during its opening weekend, and internationally, the movie grossed $3.6 million across seven foreign markets.

With a budget reportedly of $3 million, Thursday night previews pulling in $3.5 million, and minimal marketing spend, the low-budget film is a profitable venture after just a single weekend. Iron Lung creator David Szymanski had a succinct response to the film's doing better than expected, which saw it beat Evil Dead director Sam Raimi's Send Help to claim the top spot in the US:

What the fuck https://t.co/YbF25bCnbn

— David Szymanski (@DUSKdev) January 31, 2026

First released in 2022, Iron Lung is a short horror game where an unnamed convict pilots a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood on an alien moon. In April 2023, Markiplier announced that he would produce, direct, and star in a live-action adaptation of Iron Lung, with Szymanski being heavily involved in the project.

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The Walt Disney Company could vote on its next CEO soon, and the person considered to be the top candidate for the job, Josh D'Amaro, is the person spearheading the Disney x Fortnite project and the executive who wants to do more with gaming overall going forward.

The Wall Street Journal reported that current CEO Bob Iger is planning to resign prior to the end of his current contract on December 31 this year. A meeting will take place this week at the company's headquarters in Burbank, California to vote on his replacement, the report added.

The WSJ report added that Iger would stay on for "several months" to help mentor the incoming CEO, while it's possible Iger could remain a board member after he steps away as CEO.

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