A new Witcher game has been announced, as CD Projekt Red has revealed Reigns: The Witcher, a "swipe-'em-up" game in the works from Nerial and Devolver Digital. The Witcher 4, meanwhile, remains in development but is not expected to release anytime soon.

The game is set for release on February 25 on PC, Mac, and mobile. It's described as a "narrative-driven" game that tells the story of Geralt of Rivia in a "brand-new way," which is from the perspective of a different person, the bard Dandelion. Players will face "over-the-top choices causing far-reaching consequences across thousands of narrative combinations."

Players must navigate a "moral maze of stories" and combat-based minigames. Yennefer, Triss, and Vesermir also show up in the game. In essence, this appears to be a Witcher-themed version of the Reigns games that Nerial developer before.

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Quests on Stella Montis are always one of Arc Raiders' most thrilling, as this maze-like map is filled with great loot and plenty of challenging ARC to take on. Lance sends you to Stella Montis in the On Deaf Ears quest with the intentions of having you find some information for him. In this guide, we'll break down all the spots you'll need to visit to complete the quest.

Each step of this quest requires you to navigate to a new area of Stella Montis. Given that this is one of the most dangerous maps in the game--both in terms of ARC and raiders--we'd recommend you do this quest with a free kit to avoid losing any of your good gear if things go bad. But it's your call, of course.

When you're ready to see On Deaf Ears to its conclusion, follow the steps below.

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Runescape has been enjoying a resurgence of popularity, but a recent court ruling in the United Kingdom may have made it a landmark in the realm of video game property. Essentially, an appeals court has ruled that theft of in-game currency from RuneScape is also theft in the real world.

Per IGN, the ruling came in the case of Andrew Lakeman, an ex-Jagex developer who is accused of stealing 705 billion gold--or approximately $750,000 in real-world funds--from 68 RuneScape players. Lakeman is also alleged to have sold this in-game currency for Bitcoin.

The initial judge in Lakeman's case gave the defendant a favorable ruling by finding that the gold that was stolen had no actual value because the game can create an infinite amount. The Court of Appeal disagreed with the first judge's take and found that the in-game currency does have value, and that stealing it constitutes theft in the eyes of the law.

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Like most PvP games, Arc Raiders has suffered greatly from cheaters. Embark Studios has now detailed a new plan to help combat against those unsavory players, which includes a progressive ban that will eventually escalate to a permaban.

Dying to cheaters in any game can feel frustrating, but the stakes feel even higher in a game like Arc Raiders, where dying means you lose your entire loadout and all the loot in your pockets. The recent increase in cheaters has been highlighted by several major streamers, and the developer has now responded by announcing a new punishment system for cheaters.

Embark Studios has described this plan as a three-strike progressive ban system, where bans will progress from 30 days, then to 60 days, and finally to a permaban for repeat offenders.

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A curious statement from developer San Diego Studio earlier this week teased that MLB The Show 26 wouldn't have a "new cover athlete." The cheeky message seemingly hinted that a baseball star already featured previously for the franchise was returning, and that is, in fact, the case.

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge will serve as the cover athlete on MLB The Show 26. The All-Star outfielder previously appeared on the box art for the sports series with MLB The Show 18. Last year, MLB The Show 25 saw three players on the cover: Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Elly De La Cruz of the Cincinnati Reds, and Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles.

Along with unveiling Judge as the cover athlete, San Diego Studio revealed March 17 as the release date for MLB The Show 26. Before then, preorders for the game will go live February 3. The game is set to arrive on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

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Arc Raiders sports quite a few quests that send you to Blue Gate, but most of them don't require you to break into a dangerous husk and make it back out alive. That all changes with A Prime Specimen, which tasks you with finding some ARC Powercells and using them to loot an ARC Deforester.

For this quest, you won't need to extract to earn full completion. So, feel free to come in with a free loadout if you feel safer doing so, though you'll need to at least kill an enemy or two to find some ARC Powercells before heading to one of the ARC Deforester spots we'll have marked on a map further down.

When you're ready to knock out the A Prime Specimen quest, follow the steps we've outlined below.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch 2)

$80 | Releases March 26

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One of the best Mario games in recent memory, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 on March 26. Along with all sorts of performance-related improvements, the Switch 2 edition offers a few new gameplay features--including access to a whole new area, Bellabel Park. Preorders are available for $80 at multiple online retailers, though owners of the original Switch version can also purchase the digital upgrade pack for just $20 via the Nintendo eShop and access all the new content and performance enhancements.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch 2) $80 | Releases March 26

As you get with most Switch 2 releases, this one comes with all sorts of performance improvements. Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Switch 2 supports 4K when docked, offers better frame rates (up to 60fps), and shorter loading screens.

The big draw, however, is all the new content to explore. Bellabel Park lets you explore two plazas--both filled with adventures and activities not found in the original version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. From events like Fast Cash that see you battling against your friends to collect the most coins to the survival-style shenanigans of Knock 'em Back, there are plenty of ways to enjoy some multiplayer chaos in Bellabel Park.

All told, there are 17 different activities to play locally with friends. You can also jump online with the Game Room Plaza, allowing up to 12 players to duke it out in six different challenges.

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The Switch 2 Edition also benefits from Toad Brigade Training Camp, which tasks you with completing increasingly difficult challenges. As you advance through the main game, new courses will unlock. And if you're new to the game, Assist Mode will teach you the ropes in a low-stakes environment. Folks who have grown tired of playing as Mario will be glad to know Rosalina will arrive as a playable character--and when a second player joins in, they'll get to zoom around as Luma.

As mentioned above, those who own the Switch version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder can opt to upgrade to the Switch 2 version for $20. This also means you can save a few bucks by purchasing the Switch 1 version at a discount, then upgrading to the Switch 2 Edition via the eShop. The original Switch version of the game is often available online for less than its standard $60 MSRP--for example, it's currently available for around $53 at Amazon via multiple third-party listings. Adding the $20 Switch 2 Edition upgrade comes to $73 total, and while that only saves you about $7 compared to the Switch 2 Edition's $80 launch price, it's nevertheless a viable way to get the game at a discount.

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Arc Raiders quests on Stella Montis can either be super relaxed or incredibly hectic, depending on what type of lobbies you've cultivated with your own actions. So, if you've been shooting on sight, you'll be wishing you hadn't when it comes time to do the With A View quest, as this one's going to take a hint of luck and potentially a lot of traveling around the map.

Note that, for this quest, you'll almost certainly want to bring a loadout with a safe pocket or two, as you'll be collecting hard-to-find items from very specific spots. It would be a shame to lose one due to a raider taking you out.

When you're ready to tackle With A View, follow the steps below.

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Terraria's Bigger and Bolder update, or Terraria 1.4.5, has been in the works for around three long years. Developer Re-Logic claims it's the final update, but given its track record of claiming the same for previous updates, it would come as no surprise if there are additional adjustments to the sandbox game in the future. The Terraria 1.4.5 update is out today, January 27.

Alongside Dead Cells and Palworld crossovers, there are a host of other improvements including a crafting menu overhaul, new boulders, new boss weapons, and more.

New Terraria items

• Dead Cells Beheaded outfit
• Hanging flasks that can display items
• Flint melee weapon
• Barrel Launcher ranged weapon
• Killing Deck ranged weapon
• Mushroom Staff that summons a Mushroom Boi minion and is crafted with Glowing Mushrooms
• Barnacle sentry
• The Swarm grenade skill
• The Ram Rune
• Wings of the Crow power skill
• Health Fountain furniture items that grants a buff
• Moon Lord whip
• Stardust-themed whip
• Soulscourge, a corruption-themed whip
• Vasculash Crimson-themed whip
• Duke Fishron-themed whip
• Starcrash, a meteorite-themed whip
• Plantera-themed whip
• Slime whip
• Slime spear
• Hallow-themed furniture set
• Feywood-themed furniture set
• Aetherium-themed furniture set
• Fallen Star-themed furniture set
• Crimson-themed furniture set
• Corruption-themed furniture set
• Gothic furniture set
• Stone furniture set
• Modern furniture set
• Moon-themed furniture set
• Snow-themed furniture set
• Flinx-themed furniture set
• Pine furniture set
• Cloud furniture set
• Harpy-themed furniture set
• Boulder-themed furniture set
• Water Chest-themed furniture set
• Metal furniture set
• Book furniture set
• Fallen Star bricks and walls
• Honey-coated furniture
• Music Blocks
• Shimmer water gun that turns NPCs into their Shimmered form
• A potion with a crown
• Velociraptor mount
• Bat mount
• Rat mount
• Fairy mount
• Roller skate mount
• Several paintings made by the Terraria community
• Axe Fairy pet that harvests wood
• Pufferfish pet
• Frog-themed accessory
• Tamagotchi accessory
• Silly Balloon accessory
• Stress Ball accessory
• Magic String accessory
• Goat's Tuft sound
• Zombie sound
• Turkey sound
• Chicken sound
• Arcade Machine sound
• Moon Lord chest piece
• Cobweb item
• Unsafe Living Wood Wall
• Axearang which cuts trees when thrown
• Pink crafted banner
• Throwable mud balls
• Demon Altar
• Fallen Log
• Life Fruit
• Shadow Orb
• Clay furnace
• CRT television
• Arcade machine
• Film projector
• Chicken Bones developer set
• Mitey-Titey, an item which places stalactites and stalagmites
• Hoppers
• Freeze Bomb
• Greater Bomb
• Beachwear
• Heroicis vanity set
• Upgraded mining and angler armor
• Chlorophyte armor headpiece
• Jungle Juice recovery potion
• Infused Fertilizer used for growing tall trees
• Acorn slingshot
• Rock Candy food
• Pylon
• Aether pylon
• Pan flute
• Mirror
• Purple bracelet
• RC car

Boulder items

There are several new Boulders introduced in Terraria 1.4.5. One Boulder appears to fall upwards, and Boulder Rain will cause Boulders to fall from the sky during thunderstorms. A Rainbow Boulder can be found in secret seeds combined with Celebrationmk10--the secret birthday world seed. When activated it will bounce between ores and chests while passing through blocks and not hurting the player. A Poo Boulder, because why not? A Boulder covered in Magma will also be added alongside a Boulder pet.

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A high-profile gaming analyst has reacted to the rumor that Grand Theft Auto VI may not have a physical-disc option at launch this November. To be sure, this is an unconfirmed rumor for now, and Rockstar has not commented on the situation. In any event, Matt Piscatella of Circana shared a quick-hit take on the rumor on social media.

Without naming GTA 6 outright--but obviously referring to the hugely hyped game--Piscatella wrote: "I would say that the big game missing physical at launch would be an even bigger fart on the wind sales-wise than game key cards are now. But it really wouldn't be worth it. So, I won't say that."

Piscatella is clearly being cheeky here, but the takeaway seems to be that bypassing a physical edition for GTA 6 at launch wouldn't mean much in terms of the game's initial sales. The "fart on/in the wind" is an idiom that refers to something that would have little to no importance.

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Middle-earth from Script to Screen

$100 | Releases March 17

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring hit theaters 25 years ago, beginning a saga that would span several decades and two different trilogies. To celebrate the impressive milestone, preorders are now open for Middle-earth from Script to Screen, a massive 512-page hardcover book chronicling the history and creation of both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It's scheduled for a March 17 release, and preordering at Amazon means you won't pay until the book has shipped. You'll also lock in its preorder price guarantee, so if it happens to be discounted between now and launch, you'll only be on the hook for the lower price.

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Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics launches next month, but its most interesting new feature and some important games won't be there at release. This was revealed by a new overview trailer released by Nintendo ahead of the Switch Online-related hardware's release.

On February 17, Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics will be added as a benefit for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. On top of that, Nintendo is releasing a new accessory modeled after the original piece of hardware. Like the original Virtual Boy, this Nintendo Classics release is leaving a lot to be desired at launch.

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While Splatoon 3 might be over three years old and has since ended regular content updates, the game's latest patch, scheduled for January 29, adds some surprising features that might upend the meta.

Version 11.0.0 of Nintendo's third-person shooter adds new mechanics and changes to existing abilities. The "Flow Aura" feature rewards players for killstreaks, granting speed and defense buffs while shooting ink around them for about 30 seconds. Additionally, a health bar will appear above enemies as you damage them.

The SRL research team is proud to present new findings about Ver. 11.0.0!
First up is the Flow Aura state. If you splat multiple opponents without getting splatted yourself you'll automatically ink the ground around you and your physical abilities will all be slightly improved. pic.twitter.com/H6I3KqbHaK

— Splatoon North America (@SplatoonNA) January 27, 2026

The update also makes some changes to hitbox detection, shrinking the hitboxes for players when they're in swim form. To accommodate, hit boxes for short-range weapons are larger, which should incentivize players to engage opponents up close. Finally, those using the Stealth Jump gear ability will take slightly longer to Super Jump back into the map.

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Actor Tony Dalton, known for his roles in Better Call Saul and in the MCU as Jack Duquesne, will appear in Naughty Dog's next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and now he's shared some more insight into working on the game and with director Neil Druckmann.

Speaking with Culture Wave Media, Dalton said Druckmann enjoyed working with him on HBO's The Last of Us, where Dalton played Joel's father. Druckmann wanted to keep working with Dalton, so Druckmann pitched Dalton on Intergalatic. It's Dalton's first video game, so he didn't know what to expect, but he trusted Druckmann and signed on.

"It's crazy. It's like nothing I've ever done in my life. These guys are top of the line. You put on these skin tight suits with dots all over the place--all over your face and everything. They have a whole set. Huge, huge set. It's amazing," Dalton said of recording his parts for Intergalactic.

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One theory circulating online about the newly launched free-to-play fantasy shooter Highguard is that Geoff Keighley--the host and organizer of The Game Awards where the game was first revealed--has some kind of personal financial stake in the game or its developer.

Keighley was asked straight-up recently if this was the case, and he replied, "lol absolutely not."

It's been reported from multiple sources that Highguard studio Wildlight did not have to pay a penny to show the game at The Game Awards in December 2025. That's notable because of how expensive normal slots are at The Game Awards. What's more, Highguard was the final reveal of The Game Awards. These elements contributed to some people believing--based on no real evidence--that Keighley had some personal stake in the game and was promoting it heavily because of that.

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A page on Walmart's website apparently let slip that two unannounced GameCube titles are coming to the Nintendo Switch Online library of classic games.

Near the bottom of Walmart's Nintendo page (as first spotted by Nintendo Life), a graphic advertising the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership includes box art for several retro games that are already available on the Nintendo Classics apps. Metroid Prime 2 and Pikmin 2, which Nintendo has not announced for NSO as of yet, are included in the image, which is still on the Walmart site as of this writing.

Already on the Metroid subreddit, fans are lamenting that Prime 2 coming to Nintendo Classics appears to indicate that the 2004 title won't be getting a proper remaster, as the first game did for the Switch in 2021. The conventional wisdom is that Nintendo wouldn't have a game on Nintendo Classics that it's already selling on the Switch, and we can point to a few cases that support or contradict this.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio Guidebook Edition

$70.39 (was $80)

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Metaphor: ReFantazio is one of the best RPGs of recent memory, even winning GameSpot's Game of the Year award in 2024. If you haven't played it yet, then you've missed out on a grand adventure full of magic, mystery, stunning art direction, and a sweeping story. Luckily, it's now easier than ever to get into the game, thanks to the new Metaphor: ReFantazio guidebook edition on PC. This new version includes the full game, a helpful digital guidebook, and a smattering of bonus content. Normally $80, it's on sale for $70.39 at Fanatical.

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Following a surprise reveal at 2025's The Game Awards, the new hero shooter Highguard has arrived. However, the free-to-play game appears to be crashing on PC. If it's happening to you, there may be some steps you can take to fix the issue.

According to the Steam charts, Highguard peaked at over 97,000 concurrent players shortly after its debut. That number may have put a significant strain on the game's servers. It's currently dropped down to just over 11,000 concurrent players.

If the crashes are due to an issue on the game's end, developer Wildlight Entertainment will likely patch it out. If the crashes are happening due to players' computers these are the recommended steps to take at this time:

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In just over a week, the first-ever permanent Pokemon theme park, PokePark Kanto, will open in Japan. Judging from advance sales, it's likely to be difficult to get tickets until demand dies down. In the meantime, PokePark Kanto opened up its doors a few days early to let fans know what the experience has in store for them.

Today was press day for PokePark Kanto opening on 2/5, and there’s a ton of new pics from inside the park! It really feels like a Gen I town come to life. Still waiting on lottery results but you can also buy tickets for two months ahead of time.
More: https://t.co/aMDkTct5OT pic.twitter.com/jVYeISFSXu

— Tokyo Game Life (@TokyoGameLife) January 26, 2026

According to the message posted above by Tokyo Game Life, PokePark Kanto "feels like a Gen 1 town come to life." That includes a station where a cast member portrays Nurse Joy as she extracts captured Pokemon from Pokeballs.

Real life Nurse Joy at PokePark Kanto!pic.twitter.com/JswF69310G

— Stealth (@Stealth40k) January 26, 2026

There are a lot of Pokemon statues placed throughout the park for fans to take pictures with.

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Friday the 13th (2009) Reprint

$32 (was $50) | Releases February 3

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Friday the 13th: Part 2 45th Anniversary Edition

$27 (was $31) | Releases February 3

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Friday the 13th is getting a duo of new 4K Blu-ray SteelBook releases next month. The 2009 remake 4K Blu-ray was originally released as a limited edition back in 2024, but swiftly sold out. Luckily, a new reprint is available preorder at Amazon for $37.49 (was $50). Then there's the Friday the 13: Part 2 45th Anniversary Edition 4K SteelBook, which comes with a handful of new bonus features, available to preorder for $24.49 (was $31). Both titles will release simultaneously on February 3, 2026.

Friday the 13th (2009) Reprint $32 (was $50) | Releases February 3

The 2009 remake was a pretty faithful recreation of the campy original thanks to director Marcus Nispel, who also remade The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in 2003. This 4K Blu-ray SteelBook from Arrow Video comes with a reversible sleeve with new artwork. Below are all the special features included:

• Audio Commentary with the Filmmakers
• Interviews with the Filmmakers
• Delete Scenes
• Image Gallery
• A Killer New Beginning Video Essay
• Excerpts from the Terror Trivia Track
• The Rebirth of Jason Voorhees Archival Featurette
• Hacking Back/ Slashing Forward Archival Featurette
• The 7 Best Kills Archival Featurette

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The 1981 follow up to the iconic original, this 45th Anniversary Edition of Friday the 13th: Part 2 is a two-disc featuring a remastered version of the film and some new special features. The story picks up five years after the end of the first movie, with another group of stubborn teens fallen victim to the hockey mask-clad killer. Here are the special features you can look forward to:

• Inside "Crystal Lake Memories"
• Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions
• Lost Tales From Camp Blood - Part 2
• Jason Forever Featurette
• Original Theatrical Trailer

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The Friday the 13th franchise is one of the most iconic slasher series in the history of the medium, spanning 12 movies and even a handful of video game adaptations. We've seen Jason go from his backwoods roots to New York City, and even a short stint in space (yes, really). The 2009 remake retells the original story well, hitting every big story beat, ridiculous kill scenes, and the twist in a very faithful way. Friday the 13th: Part 2 is a direct follow-up to the first one, following a new group for Jason to stalk.

Both movies come in premium SteelBook cases, and the remake reprint includes brand-new cover art by artist Gary Pullin, reversible -- one side features the retro look of the original, while the other is the original poster for the remake. If you're unfamiliar, SteelBook cases are roughly the same size as a typical plastic Blu-ray case but much sturdier, and they often feature alternate art and other physical bonuses. For physical media collectors, the spines look really nice on a bookshelf, and these two horror movies are no different.

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