Title: New Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer Finally Reveals Yoshi, Birdo, And More Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:38:10 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/super-mario-galaxy-movie-direct-yoshi-birdo-baby-2000662854 The post New <em>Super Mario Galaxy Movie</em> Trailer Finally Reveals Yoshi, Birdo, And More appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Forget DJI, GoPro HERO13 Black Hits Its Lowest Price as Amazon Offloads Waterproof Action Cameras Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:59 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/forget-dji-gopro-hero13-black-hits-its-lowest-price-as-amazon-offloads-waterproof-action-cameras-2000661985 The post Forget DJI, GoPro HERO13 Black Hits Its Lowest Price as Amazon Offloads Waterproof Action Cameras appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Samsung Crashes the Galaxy Watch 7 to a Record Low to Clear Out Old Smartwatch Stock Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:58:36 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/samsung-crashes-the-galaxy-watch-7-to-a-record-low-to-clear-out-old-smartwatch-stock-2000656210 The post Samsung Crashes the Galaxy Watch 7 to a Record Low to Clear Out Old Smartwatch Stock appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Frustration Inside Ubisoft: ‘This Is Probably The Most Embarrassed I Have Felt Working Somewhere’ Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:37:14 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/ubisoft-stock-restructure-layoffs-cancel-delay-2000662684 The post Frustration Inside Ubisoft: ‘This Is Probably The Most Embarrassed I Have Felt Working Somewhere’ appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: 10-Year-Old Sims 4 Sex Mod With Full Nudity Is Still Shockingly Popular Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:20:22 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/sims-4-sex-mod-wickedwhims-ea-maxis-2000662724 The post 10-Year-Old <i>Sims 4</i> Sex Mod With Full Nudity Is Still Shockingly Popular appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Battlefield 6’s first big map in months is coming to Labs soon, but I'm more excited about BF4's Golmud Railway making its way to BF6 Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:33:37 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-6-contaminated-season-2-labs-test-golmud-railway Battlefield 6’s Season 2 was recently pushed back by a month to give Battlefield Studios time to polish up its content. Now, the developer has revealed how it plans to use some of that time, and the first port of call is Battlefield Labs. Read more

Title: Heartopia surprise launches on Steam and shockingly, everyone seems to be happy Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:29:05 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/heartopia-surprise-steam-launch-reviews Heartopia has officially arrived on Steam, only a little over a week after it launched on iOS and Android. When the game’s release date was announced back in December, developer XD said it was pushing back the Steam release without offering any hints about how long the delay was going to be. Read more

Title: Tomorrow's Battlefield 6 patch somehow makes jets more useless, improves armor bar visibility in Redsec Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:24:42 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-6-patch-1-1-3-5-jet-cannon-nerf-ui-hud-updates Battlefield 6’s promised, season-extending update has been officially detailed. The patch, version 1.1.3.5, arrives tomorrow, January 20 right when Season 1 was supposed to end. Part of the update’s goal is to extend the current season, until Season 2 kicks off in the middle of February. Read more

Title: 35 million of you have already pre-registered for Arknights: Endfield Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:00:14 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/arknights-endfield-35-million-pre-registration-milestone Arknights: Endfield developer Gryphline has a good reason to celebrate, as the upcoming free-to-play action RPG has achieved yet another milestone. The developer announced today that Endfield already has over 35 million pre-registrations. Read more

Title: After 15 years, The Sims' best spin-off finally gets its due follow-up in The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:15:46 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/the-sims-4-royalty-and-legacy-expansion-release-date-all-details The Sims 4 developers recently promised an exciting year for the game, and the franchise as a whole, and we just got an early look at one of those first events. After some light teasing, the developer unveiled Royalty & Legacy, the game’s next expansion. Read more

Title: Super Mario Galaxy Movie's New Trailer Introduces Yoshi And Birdo Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:12:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/super-mario-galaxy-movies-new-trailer-introduces-yoshi-and-birdo/1100-6537625/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Earlier this month, Nintendo announced a Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct for today, and it was one of the shortest Directs that the publisher has ever had. But the new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie may be worth it, because it introduces everyone's favorite dinosaur, Yoshi. The beginning of the trailer features Mario and Luigi's first encounter with Yoshi. By the time the Mario brothers introduce him to Toad, they're very attached to their new pal. But Yoshi wasn't the only familiar face to show up in the movie-verse for the first time. Birdo--an enemy from Super Mario Bros. 2--appeared to be fighting Princess Peach with her signature flying egg attack.Luigi was also glimpsed in the frog suit from Super Mario Bros. 3, while Yoshi brought an SNES-style Super Scope to a confrontation with Super Mario Odyssey's T-Rex... and he was still outgunned.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: This Week: Xbox Developer Direct + MASSIVE Ubisoft Shake Up | Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/this-week-xbox-developer-direct-massive-ubisoft-shake-up-kurt-lucy-gotcha-covered/2300-6466674/ This week Kurt and Lucy gotcha covered on the big reveals from the Xbox Developer Direct, Ubisoft's many cancelations and delays, rumors of a Switch 2 price increase, and more. Email your letters to gotchacovered@gamespot.com Check out the audio version: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4S5mfmLES0ubhj5xcDZJni RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/6752166/episodes/feed Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Xbox Developer Direct 12:43 - Ubisoft's Major Company Reset 21:27 - Marathon Get's A Release Da

Title: Check Out These Slick Chess Sets Based On Popular Video Games, Comics, And Movies Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:45:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/chess-set-round-up/2900-7417/ Chess, one of the best tabletop games, has experienced a surge in popularity over the last couple of years. Fans of the game don't have to settle for a classically inspired chessboard either, as you can pick up several themed sets. The Noble Collection has made a name for itself in this space by producing several officially licensed chess sets, including its latest release, The Batman Chess Set: The Dark Knight vs The Joker.This chessboard and pieces are designed to capture the spirit of the Caped Crusader and his greatest nemesis, but if you aren't a comic book fan, you can choose other chess sets instead. From The Lord of the Rings to Minecraft, Jurassic Park to Star Trek, each chess set comes with high-quality pieces and eye-catching boards. We've rounded them up below, so you can keep scrolling to see if anything captures your eye. The Batman Chess Set: The Dark Knight vs The Joker$40 (was $49)This chessboard features a black and purple checker pattern made up of alternating Batman and Joker Symbols, and for the pieces, you can pit the Dark Knight and Batgirl against the Joker and Harley Quinn. On the side of justice, you'll find the Batmobile and the Bat-Signal taking the part of bishops and knights, while the Joker has a suitably chaotic collection of props backing him up. See at Amazon The Lord of The Rings Chess Set: Battle for Middle-Earth Chess Set$45 (was $49)Gondor calls for aid, and this chessboard shall answer! You can choose to command the armies of Middle-earth with pieces led by Galadriel, Aragorn, Frodo, and Gandalf the Grey, or you can unleash the evil forces of Sauron. The lord of Mordor is flanked by Gollum, the Nazgul, and Saruman on the chessboard. This set also includes two branded storage bags to keep everything. See at Amazon Minecraft Chess Set$69Just in case you haven't had your fill of Minecraft, you can venture into the equally blocky world of chess with this themed set. It features a wood-like frame around a playing surface resembling grass, and it comes with 32 game pieces. Each one has a different texture, made to look and feel like marbled stone, obsidian, redstone or emerald. See at Amazon Jurassic Park Chess Set$45 (was $49)Could dinosaurs play chess? We'll never truly know, but at least you can see just how far you'd get if you had an army of them at your disposal. The Jurassic Park chessboard looks like it came straight out of the movies, and the plastic pieces are modeld after dinosaurs like the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the Dilophosaurus, the Velociraptor, and more. See at Amazon Harry Potter Wizard Chess Set$44 (was $49)Designed to emulate the Wizarding World of Harry Potter--as seen on the big screen--this chess set includes 32 game pieces with textures and finishes that resemble the lifesize pieces featured in the first film, The Philosopher's Stone. It also comes with two Harry Potter-themed dust bags for safe storage of the pieces. See at Amazon Minions Chess Set$40 (was $59)After conquering the big screen, the Minions from the Despicable Me movies are now looking to take over the game of kings. This cheeky chess set offers 32 oversized game pieces modeled after the minions and their iconic items, including King Bob, Agnes' Fluffy Unicorn, and Dr. Nefario's Fart Gun. Like several of the other chess kits on this list, you'll also get two dust bags to safely store game pieces. See at Amazon Wicked Chess Set: Shiz vs. Emerald City$63 (was $65)Something Wicked comes this way, as the hit book series and Broadway musical is getting a chess adaptation. The Wicked chess set features a striking design, as the pieces are feature shimmering gold and gleaming emerald colors. As for the board, it's decked out in alternating white and green marble textured squares, a gold foiled yellow brick border, and the emblem of the Wizard's pin in each corner. See at Amazon Star Trek Tridimensional Chess Set$129 (was $159)For a really challenging game of chess, look no further than this Star Trek Tridimensional Chess Set. Based on the version of the game that was seen in the classic Star Trek TV series, the set has diecast metal pieces and seven translucent acrylic game boards on five levels. See at Amazon Even more chess sets awaitWhile they aren't produced by The Noble Collection, you can find several other themed chess sets for sale. One of the more popular ones is The Legend of Zelda Collector's Chess Set for $45, which pits Link, Zelda, and their allies against Ganondorf and his forces. The heroes of Hyrule are accompanied by supporting characters who have appeared in numerous games, including Navi, Impa, Darunia, and Link's trusty steed Epona, and all of the pieces have a weathered, rusty finish.From Hyrule to the Mushroom Kingdom, the Super Mario Chess Set is another fan-favorite thanks to its adorable pieces and chessboard. This one comes with 32 custom-sculpted and hand-painted figures of Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Bowser, Bowser Jr., and more.You can round out the collection with an interactive Harry Potter chessboard designed to coach you with its high-tech features, and for the wizard on the movie, the Lexibook Harry Potter chess set offers a foldable board and magnetic chess pieces.The Legend of Zelda Collector's Chess Set -- $45Super Mario Chess Set -- $55.44Harry Potter Electronic Chess Set -- $320Lexibook Harry Potter Chess Set -- $50

Title: Score A Limited-Time Deal On This Sonic the Hedgehog Arcade Machine Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:30:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/my-arcade-sonic-the-hedgehog-mighty-player-limited-time-deal/1100-6537568/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f My Arcade Sonic The Hedgehog Mighty Player $85.89 (was $120) See at Amazon A traditional arcade cabinet can be quite expensive, but for something cute and compact, you'll want to check out this Sonic the Hedgehog Mighty Player from My Arcade. The little cabinet is on sale at Amazon for a limited time, and you can pick one up for just $85.89 (was $120). My Arcade Sonic The Hedgehog Mighty Player $85.89 (was $120) Officially licensed by Sega, the mini Sonic arcade cabinet features a 3.5-inch color display, wood construction, an illuminated Sega logo marquee, and a control panel with a working joystick and buttons. It comes preloaded with Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic Spinball, and Sonic 3D Blast, and the cabinet features retro-inspired images and colors. It's powered by a rechargeable battery that offers up to five hours of play and there's a 3.5mm jack for headphones.The cabinet is 12 inches tall, 7.4 inches wide, and 5.9 inches deep, making it the perfect size for a desk or shelf. User reviews have been mostly positive, with people noting that the units feature highly responsive controls and a vibrant screen for its size. See at Amazon My Arcade also sells several more mini-arcade devices, like the Pac-Man Mighty Player for $120. This has a very similar construction to the Sonic Mighty player, but with Pac-Man branding and a preloaded collection of games starring the iconic pellet-chomper: Pac-Man Classic, Pac-Man Speed-Up, Pac-Man Plus, Super Pac-Man, and Pac & Pal. For something even smaller, there are the Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga Joystick Players for $50-$60, and Micro Players based on Capcom IP like Street Fighter and Mega Man.You can also grab one of My Arcade's popular retro handhelds at a great price. These are themed around classic video game franchises, and they pack a ton of games into a pocket-friendly device that are equipped with 2.75-inch color displays. The Pocket Player Pro can be recharged via USB-C or powered by four AA batteries, and one of the best value-for-money models here is the Atari Pocket Player Pro that comes preloaded with 100 classic games.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: The Future of Ubisoft Looks Bleak Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:19:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/the-future-of-ubisoft-looks-bleak/2300-6466673/ Ubisoft is making some sweeping changes, from cancelling games like the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake to delaying others like the rumoured Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Remake, to sorting its developers into Creative Houses. Lucy and Tam discuss these huge changes.

Title: The next classic Marvel cartoon to get the X-Men ‘97 treatment shouldn't be Spider-Man Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/silver-surfer-should-be-the-next-classic-marvel-cartoon-to-get-the-x-men-97-treatment/ Lasting just 13 episodes, Silver Surfer debuted on Fox Kids in Feb. 1998. By mid-May, it had exhausted its episodes and was banished from Saturday mornings like Galactus banished Zenn-La to the far reaches of the universe. (I encourage you to watch the cartoon if you’d like to understand that reference.) Silver Surfer was developed by television veteran Larry Brody, who’d previously written on dozens of dramas beginning in the 1970s, as well as some cartoons, including a few episodes of the aforementioned Spider-Man: The Animated Series.

Title: Undertale’s snowman perfectly encapsulates the game’s sicko freedom Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/undertale-snowman-genocide/ It’s no secret that Undertale lets you do some messed-up shit. Over the course of developer Toby Fox’s beloved indie RPG, your task is to escape from the underground domain of monsters and return to the surface where humans dwell. Sounds straightforward, but it really isn’t. That’s because Undertalehas three main story paths: a neutral route where you fight enemies and gain levels like every other game in the genre, a pacifist route where you resolve all battles without violence, and a genocide route where you kill everyone and everything you encounter. You’ll develop far more interesting relationships with the main cast members if you don’t murder them in cold blood, but the game’s choice-driven progression is surprisingly intricate for seemingly throwaway NPCs too.

Title: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's new trailer reveals Yoshi, Birdo and more Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:33:21 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/super-mario-galaxy-movie-nintendo-direct-new-trailer/ Nintendo and Illumination revealed a new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Sunday during a new Nintendo Direct dedicated to the upcoming animated film. And it featured the return of a character Mario fans have been waiting for: Birdo. Yes, Birdo will appear in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

Title: D&D 5e’s best adventures all have one thing in common, says Chris Perkins Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:00:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/dnd-chris-perkins-best-5e-campaigns-adventures/ The fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons will be remembered as one of the most successful in the game’s history. Spurred by a flexible rules-light system, a renewed focus on storytelling, and the mainstream success of actual play shows like Critical Role and Netflix’s hit Stranger Things, 5e catapulted D&D into new peaks of popularity. To me, however, the real secret behind 5e’s success is in an aspect of the game that doesn’t often get the spotlight: the adventures.

Title: Insurmountable, a turn-based mountaineering roguelike, is an overlooked gem Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:00:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/insurmountable-mountaineering-roguelike/ There are plenty of games in which you can climb that mountain over there. Some of them, like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, or Death Stranding, even take the act of climbing pretty seriously. In these games, the weather, the air temperature, and your stamina are all factors you’re going to have to consider as you succumb to the deep human urge to get to the top of a thing.

Title: Flight Controls Are Cleared for Takeoff on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:53 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-flight-controls/ The wait is over, pilots. Flight control support — one of the most community-requested features for GeForce NOW — is live starting today, following its announcement at CES earlier this month. Virtual captains can now bring dedicated flight gear into the cloud and feel every roll, yaw and throttle change with even more precision, starting with the Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS One. Time is running out on our T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition + 1 month of @NVIDIAGFN Ultimate giveaway! How to enter 1. Follow both @TMThrustmaster and @NVIDIAGFN accounts on social2. Repost this and share on your feed 5 winners will be chosen – ends 1/24. pic.twitter.com/B89mGwJoNQ — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) January 19, 2026 Remember to enter the giveaway for a chance to score a T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition and one month of a GeForce NOW Ultimate membership — follow Thrustmaster and GeForce NOW, and repost the giveaway post to enter before Saturday, Jan. 24. Also on the horizon, Delta Force from Team Jade (TiMi Studio Group) is coming soon to GeForce NOW, adding another big-name title to the cloud lineup. Get ready for all the action by streaming the four new games in this cloud this week. Pilots Wanted Members can now jump into their favorite flight and space simulation games with a full stick-and-throttle setup streamed right from the cloud. It’s all about dialing in that authentic, hands-on flying experience while keeping latency low and gameplay responsive on GeForce NOW. Full throttle in the cloud. To get right to flying, members can look for a dedicated row in the GeForce NOW app highlighting games that support flight controls, making it simple to spot great titles for putting their new setup through its paces. This initial flight control support rollout is just the beginning, with plans to keep tuning the experience and expand compatibility to more peripherals. Fire up the rig, plug in the Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS One and get ready to take off — the cloud cockpit is open and ready for flight. Your Next Mission: ‘Delta Force’ Team Jade’s Delta Force is coming soon to the cloud, ready to drop players into high-stakes extraction with an all-out warfare mode where coordination and precision matter just as much as raw firepower. When it launches on GeForce NOW, members will be able to jump into the action instantly from almost any device, taking advantage of high‑performance streaming to stay locked at smooth frame rates even in the most chaotic firefights. Get ready to squad up, Delta Force is inbound soon. On GeForce NOW, every long‑range shot, helicopter insertion and tense objective push can feel crisp and responsive, whether playing on low‑powered laptops, Macs or mobile devices. The cloud makes it easy to squad up, drop in and get straight to the mission without worrying about downloads, patches or local hardware. New in the Cloud A graceful little robot having the worst day in the universe. MIO: Memories in Orbit is a neon-tinged metroidvania about a nimble little robot waking up on a massive, overgrown ark called the Vessel with nothing but fractured memories and a whole lot of trouble coming its way. Dart through low-gravity corridors, chain together elegant wall-runs, glides and grapples, and tangle with rogue machines as the Vessel itself quietly steals the spotlight — moody, decaying and just alive enough to keep a few secrets. In addition, members can look for the following: MIO: Memories in Orbit (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Jan. 20) Bladesong (New release on Steam, Jan. 22) Rustler (New release on Epic Games Store, free starting Jan. 22) The Gold River Project (New release on Steam, Jan. 23, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. If you could fly to any video game destination, where would it be? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) January 21, 2026

Title: Survive the Quarantine Zone and More With Devolver Digital Games on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:00:35 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-quarantine-zone/ NVIDIA kicked off the year at CES, where the crowd buzzed about the latest gaming announcements — including the native GeForce NOW app for Linux and Amazon Fire TV sticks, community-requested flight-control support and a stacked AAA lineup for the year. Check out what the creators of the YouTube channels Cloud Gaming Battle and Anytime Anywhere Gaming had to say in their latest videos exploring GeForce NOW at CES: Plus, read what the community said about the upcoming native GeForce NOW app on Linux. The energy continues this GFN Thursday with the launch of Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, Devolver Digital’s most haunting and atmospheric release yet. Check it out along with other top Devolver Digital games on GeForce NOW and nine new games in the cloud this week. Here’s your chance to win a T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition + 1 month of @NVIDIAGFN Ultimate. How to enter 1. Follow both @TMThrustmaster and @NVIDIAGFN accounts on social2. Repost this and share on your feed 5 lucky winners will be chosen – good luck! pic.twitter.com/DDxzcGwt8I — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) January 14, 2026 And flight sim fans can soar even higher with a Thrustmaster giveaway, featuring the T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition and one month of a GeForce NOW Ultimate membership for free — follow Thrustmaster and GeForce NOW, and repost the giveaway post for a chance to win before Jan. 24. Welcome to the Zone Trust no one, file everything. Quarantine Zone: The Last Check drops into the cloud this week, bringing the eerie isolation and grim decision-making of its Steam debut to any device powered by GeForce NOW. Armed with advanced screening tools and instincts, players are put in charge of a critical checkpoint during a zombie outbreak — where one wrong choice could let the infection slip past the post. Screen survivors, manage scarce resources and hold back the undead. Holding the line is only the beginning — reinforce defenses and keep the camp alive as chaos intensifies with each passing day. Quarantine Zone: The Last Check streams at full GeForce RTX 5080 power for GeForce NOW Ultimate members, bringing razor-sharp visuals and ultrasmooth performance to every tense border crossing. Every document check, difficult decision and late-night shift in the guard booth hits harder with maxed-out settings and buttery frame rates, all without long installs or hardware worries getting in the way of the paranoia. No trip through the Devolver catalog would be complete without revisiting its eclectic, chaotic hits already streaming on GeForce NOW. Check out Cult of the Lamb, Ball x Pit, Hotline Miami, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, Inscryption and Enter the Gungeon — where every dodge roll matters and every chest hides mayhem. Each of these titles showcases Devolver’s knack for daring design and unforgettable worlds — now all one click away through GeForce NOW. Time to Play Sink into the shadows and steal everything that isn’t nailed down. Styx: Shards of Darkness sneaks back in with a signature goblin grin and a dagger never too far from trouble. Published by Focus Home Interactive, this stealth adventure leans into vertical level design, tight shadows and sarcastic commentary from gaming’s most lovable little assassin. Expect big, open environments to pick apart, a toolkit full of invisibility tricks, traps and clones, and plenty of chances to turn a quiet infiltration into chaotic improv when plans go sideways. In addition, members can look for the following: Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (New release on Steam, Jan. 12, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Star Wars Outlaws (Ubisoft Connect, now available on Xbox Game Pass) The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (New release on Steam, Jan. 15) Styx: Shards of Darkness (New release on Epic Games Store, free on Jan. 15) Styx: Master of Shadows (New release on Epic Games Store, free on Jan. 15) Guild Wars: Reforged (Steam) Mon Bazou (Steam) Tavern Keeper (Steam) Waterpark Simulator (Steam) For Game Pass titles on Ubisoft Connect, reference this article on how to log in. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: More Ways to Play, More Games to Love — GeForce NOW Wraps CES With Linux Support, Fire TV App, Flight Stick Controls Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-ces-2026-recap/ NVIDIA is wrapping up a big week at the CES trade show with a set of GeForce NOW announcements that are bringing more ways to play and more games to the cloud. From new native apps for Linux and Amazon Fire TV streaming sticks to hands-on throttle-and-stick (HOTAS) support for simulation fans and a new single sign-on option, GeForce NOW is expanding across devices and making it easier to jump straight into gameplay. Topping it off, a new wave of AAA titles — including IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem and Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert — is gearing up to join the GeForce NOW library for high-fidelity, low-latency streaming across the globe. Get ready with the six new games available to stream this week. Leveling Up Where Gamers Play The family of GeForce NOW supported devices is growing. A new native GeForce NOW app is launching in beta for Linux, starting with Ubuntu 24.04 and later. This answers a long-standing request from the gaming community, turning compatible systems into RTX-powered gaming rigs that can stream at up to 5K resolution and 120 frames per second (fps) or 1080p 360 fps. With rendering handled in the cloud, Linux gamers can tap into ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS and other RTX features without needing a local, high-end GPU.​ Things are heating up: GeForce NOW on Fire TV streaming sticks. A new native app for Amazon Fire TV streaming sticks transforms the tiny device into a big-screen cloud gaming endpoint, giving members another way to stream their PC libraries straight to the TV with a gamepad in hand. It builds on existing device support, making it easier for gamers to pick up and play from the couch without a console or gaming PC attached.​ Clearer Skies Ahead  Cleared for takeoff in the cloud. Flight control support has landed in the cloud, letting virtual pilots connect their favorite gear — including industry-leading Thrustmaster and Logitech setups — to custom HOTAS configurations. Whether locking in a full desktop throttle-and-stick rig or fine-tuning a split cockpit arrangement, everything’s ready for takeoff. Paired with the incredible RTX 5080-powered performance available to Ultimate members, plus ultralow-latency streaming and NVIDIA Reflex in supported titles, pilots can now enjoy ultra-precise, hyper-immersive flight experiences straight from the cloud. Soaring over detailed landscapes in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, dogfighting in War Thunder or exploring the stars in Elite Dangerous has never felt smoother. Easier Sign-Ins, Faster Game Time GeForce NOW now supports new games — and more ways to get into them faster. Because remembering passwords is so last season. Battle.net single sign-on recently joined the service, letting members jump straight into supported titles without juggling extra credentials each time. And coming soon early this year, Gaijin.net integration will make takeoff even smoother — one simple sign-on connects more game libraries across devices. Fewer passwords and pop-ups mean more time playing — whether on a desktop, laptop, handheld device or TV. Next Up in the Cloud A new wave of AAA titles is headed to GeForce NOW, bringing spies, survivors and freeswords to the cloud for members to stream across their favorite devices. The games each bring a distinct flavor — from stealthy espionage to nerve-shredding horror and gritty fantasy combat — and they’re all gearing up to join an already-stacked GeForce NOW library when they launch on PC. Earn the number. IO Interactive’s 007 First Light brings a modern James Bond origin story to the cloud when the PC title launches May 27, inviting members to step into the shadows as Bond begins his journey. Experience a balanced mix of stealth and action built around a “breathing” gameplay loop with IOI’s cinematic, set-piece-driven storytelling. Approach encounters through stealth, direct action or creative improvisation, with multiple viable paths to each objective that let players define Bond’s style. Welcome to the Wrenwood Hotel — late checkout is not recommended. Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem continues the legendary survival-horror saga with a new chapter that doubles down on tense exploration, eerie environments and resource-tight combat. Expect dimly lit corridors, unsettling encounters and that classic feeling of weighing every bullet and healing item before moving forward when playing as Grace, and exhilarating, death-defying action when playing as Leon. Everything matters in the cloud. Gaijin Entertainment’s Active Matter, coming this year, is a realistic military shooter where players join dangerous raids for loot or intense player vs. player battles set in a fractured multiverse. Active matter can be harvested from active matter-transformed creatures or seized from other players. Join this never-ending hunt to improve the chances to find the way out of the time loop. Open world, closed casket. Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert is a stunning open-world action adventure set in a war-torn fantasy land, pairing large-scale exploration with cinematic storytelling and hard-hitting, combo-focused combat. One moment is a quiet ride across windswept plains, the next is a chaotic clash against towering foes with mystical power effects lighting up the battlefield. Playing these titles on GeForce NOW means jumping into big-budget experiences with RTX 5080-class performance, high frame rates and advanced graphics features on a wide range of devices, without worrying about downloads, patches or local hardware requirements. Members can pick up the same adventure on a desktop, laptop, handheld device or TV, letting each of these worlds shine wherever and however they choose to play. Hello New Games Welcome back to the plague. The eerie world of Pathologic 3, from Ice-Pick Lodge and tinyBuild, invites players to step once again into a haunting town teetering on the edge of disaster. Time is fleeting, trust is scarce and every conversation feels like a test of loyalty — or survival. With its signature blend of tension, philosophy and dark humor, Pathologic 3 doesn’t just tell a story; it dares players to live through it. In addition, members can look for the following: StarRupture (New release on Steam, Jan. 6) Ancient Farm (New release on Steam, Jan, 87) Pathologic 3 (New release on Steam, Jan. 9) Blood West (Epic Games Store) Paradise Killer (Epic Games Store) Supermarket Simulator (Xbox, available on Game Pass) GeForce RTX 5080-ready game: HITMAN – World of Assassination (Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. NOW that's what I call gaming! More games More platforms More devices Experience GeForce RTX-powered PC gaming across more screens than ever. https://t.co/AhcjD6DSEK pic.twitter.com/cuu1Xu3Xe5 — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) January 6, 2026

Title: NVIDIA Brings GeForce RTX Gaming to More Devices With New GeForce NOW Apps for Linux PC and Amazon Fire TV Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:30:51 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-ces-2026/ Announced at the CES trade show running this week in Las Vegas, NVIDIA is bringing more devices, more games and more ways to play to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service. Powered by GeForce RTX 5080-class performance on the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX platform, GeForce NOW Ultimate continues to raise the bar for PC gamers streaming from the cloud. GeForce RTX 5080-powered servers are live globally for Ultimate members, delivering up to 5K resolution 120 frames-per-second (fps) streaming and up to 360 fps at 1080p with NVIDIA Reflex technology support for ultralow-latency, competitive play. Cinematic-Quality Streaming mode enhances image clarity and text sharpness for visually rich single-player adventures on nearly any screen. New this year, GeForce NOW is expanding that performance to more platforms than ever, headlined by a native Linux PC app and a new app for Amazon Fire TV sticks. Flight-simulation fans are also getting flight controls support, and members everywhere gain faster access to more games thanks to new single sign-on integrations and upcoming AAA titles joining the cloud. Here Come the Platforms Linux PCs and Amazon Fire TV sticks are joining the GeForce NOW native app family, unlocking new ways to play in the cloud across desktops and living rooms. These new apps build on GeForce NOW’s existing support for Windows PCs, macOS, Chromebooks, mobile devices, smart TVs, virtual-reality devices and handhelds, all tapping into the same GeForce RTX 5080-class performance wherever members log in. Turn your Linux PC into an RTX gaming rig. A new native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs, supported with Ubuntu 24.04 and later distributions, answers one of the top requests from the PC gaming community. Linux users can transform their compatible systems into GeForce RTX-powered gaming rigs, streaming supported PC titles from the cloud at up to 5K and 120 fps or 1080p 360 fps. With rendering handled in the cloud, high-end PC gaming is possible on Linux operating systems, breathing new life into older devices. Members can enjoy ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 4 and other RTX technologies without needing a local high-performance GPU. The app is designed to bring a seamless, native experience that fits naturally into Linux desktop workflows while giving access to the expansive GeForce NOW library, turning everyday Linux devices into RTX gaming powerhouses. The app is expected to enter a beta release early this year. Game on in the living room. A new native GeForce NOW app for select Amazon Fire TV sticks — starting with the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (2nd Gen) and Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) — can bring RTX-powered PC gaming to another big screen in the home. Members can stream their compatible PC game libraries directly to Fire TV-connected displays to turn a compact streaming stick into a powerful cloud gaming rig. With support for gamepads and GeForce NOW’s familiar interface, Fire TV users can jump into their favorite supported games without a console or gaming PC attached to the TV. This builds on existing TV support and helps make GeForce NOW the easiest way to bring high-performance PC gaming into the living room. The app is expected to be available in countries where compatible Amazon Fire TV sticks and GeForce NOW are offered and will be launching early this year. Take Flight No fight, just flight in the cloud. GeForce NOW turns more devices into powerful cloud gaming rigs, and CES this year brings another of the community’s most-requested additions. Simulation fans are getting a major upgrade with flight controls support on GeForce NOW. Popular flight sticks and throttle systems from leading brands such as Thrustmaster and Logitech can be used as affixed hands-on throttle-and-stick desktop units or as separately mounted stick-and-throttle setups for custom cockpits. Combined with RTX 5080 performance, ultralow-latency streaming and NVIDIA Reflex in supported titles, flight controls let virtual pilots experience greater precision and deeper immersion in their favorite flight- and space-simulation games — including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Elite Dangerous and War Thunder. Members can build out detailed simulation setups at home while streaming the heavy lifting from the cloud when it launches early this year.. Blockbusters in the Cloud The GeForce NOW catalog includes thousands of supported games from top PC stores like Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox and others, with more joining every week. Backed by RTX 5080-class performance, members can stream everything from competitive shooters to expansive role-playing games with high frame rates, advanced graphics features and low latency.​ New AAA titles such as IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem, Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert, and Gaijin Entertainment’s Active Matter are coming to GeForce NOW when they launch on PC, adding to an already robust lineup of new releases and fan favorites. License to stream. 007 First Light drops players into a modern James Bond origin story filled with stealth, espionage and cinematic action. Resident Evil Requiem continues the iconic survival-horror series with a new protagonist facing terrifying threats in a chilling new setting. Crimson Desert blends open-world exploration, cinematic storytelling and intense combat in a richly detailed fantasy world. Active Matter from Gaijin is a realistic military shooter where players join dangerous raids for loot or intense player vs. player battles set in a fractured multiverse. Members can look forward to seeing these and other upcoming hits arrive on the service, with updates shared regularly on GFN Thursdays. One Login, Many Worlds Just sign in once. The rest is game history. GeForce NOW is also making it faster to jump into gaming with new account and platform integrations. Recent updates introduced Battle.net automatic sign-in, letting members connect their accounts and access supported titles more quickly. That seamless experience is expanding to additional game stores, with Gaijin.net set to soon support automatic sign-in on GeForce NOW early this year. Members will be able to authenticate once and jump into War Thunder and other titles with fewer steps. Learn more about the latest NVIDIA-powered innovations at CES, running through Friday, Jan. 9. 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Title: NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, Path Tracing and G-SYNC Pulsar Supercharge Gameplay With Enhanced Performance and Visuals Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:30:09 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/dlss-path-tracing-g-sync-pulsar-ces-2026/ At the CES trade show, NVIDIA today announced DLSS 4.5, which introduces Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, a new 6X Multi Frame Generation mode and a second-generation transformer model for DLSS Super Resolution, so gamers can experience the latest and greatest titles with enhanced performance and visuals. Over 250 games and apps now support NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology, with this year’s biggest titles adding support, including 007 First Light, Phantom Blade Zero, PRAGMATA and Resident Evil Requiem at launch. In addition, RTX Remix Logic debuted, expanding the capabilities of the Remix modding platform to enable modders to trigger dynamic graphics effects throughout a game based on real-time game events. Plus, NVIDIA ACE technology demonstrated in Total War: PHARAOH showcases how AI can assist players in navigating the complexities of the game’s many systems and mechanics. In PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG Ally powered by NVIDIA ACE adds long-term memory, evolving its intelligence and capabilities. And G-SYNC Pulsar monitors are available this week, delivering a tear-free experience together with a perceived 1,000Hz+ effective motion clarity and G-SYNC Ambient Adaptive Technology — all setting a new gold standard for gamers. NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Will Power 4K 240Hz Path-Traced Gaming NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 introduces Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and a new 6X Multi Frame Generation mode. DLSS 4.5 can generate up to five additional frames per traditionally rendered frame, dynamically boosting performance and enabling 240+ frames-per-second gaming with path tracing using GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. This delivers the smoothest gameplay experiences yet. Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and 6X Multi-Frame Generation are expected to be available in spring of this year. A second-generation transformer model for DLSS Super Resolution also arrives with NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, bringing state-of-the-art image quality to over 400 games and apps for all GeForce RTX GPUs. The second-generation transformer is available to try now via the NVIDIA App for all GeForce RTX GPUs. Learn more. Over 250 DLSS 4 Games and Apps Available Now DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation launched at CES last year with 75 games and apps supported. Now, more than 250 games and apps are supported, including 2025’s most-played titles, such as ARC Raiders, Battlefield 6, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Where Winds Meet. New and upgraded titles announced today that will support the latest GeForce RTX technologies include 007 First Light, Active Matter, DEFECT, Phantom Blade Zero, PRAGMATA, Resident Evil Requiem and Screamer. Learn more. Next-Generation G-SYNC Pulsar Gaming Monitors Available Now The launch of G-SYNC in 2013 revolutionized displays and gaming, introducing Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) technology that all major display manufacturers now incorporate. This meant gamers no longer had to experience screen-tearing glitches when optimizing for responsive gameplay. G-SYNC Pulsar displays mark the latest evolution of NVIDIA’s pioneering VRR technology. Through the invention of variable frequency backlight strobing, they deliver effective motion clarity of over 1,000Hz, significantly increasing the clarity and visibility of content in motion so gamers can track targets with increased precision and maintain consistent smoothness in gameplay. In addition, new G-SYNC Ambient Adaptive Technology uses a built-in light sensor, letting users automatically tune color temperature and brightness for optimal viewing at any hour, day or night. Learn more. RTX Remix Logic Brings Dynamic Graphics Effects to Classic Games Many iconic PC games remain beloved for their unforgettable stories, characters and gameplay. However, as technology advances, their visuals can become dated, making it harder for gamers to immerse themselves in the titles. NVIDIA RTX Remix, a modding platform for RTX AI PCs built to reimagine the graphics of these timeless classics with cutting-edge path tracing, lets longtime fans relive their favorite adventures in stunning visual detail, while opening opportunities for a new wave of players. A new RTX Remix update — RTX Remix Logic — will be available later this month via the NVIDIA App. Remix Logic is a logic system for making RTX Remix mods visually reactive to the moment-to-moment, in-game action, equipping modders with 900+ configurable settings to trigger dynamic graphics effects based on a wide variety of in-game events. Historically, modifying a game’s graphics in response to real-time game events was restricted to those with source code or engine access. RTX Remix eliminates this barrier so modders can customize visuals across 165+ classic games without touching the original engine code. Learn more. NVIDIA ACE Powers New AI Teammates and Advisors Non-playable characters (NPCs) traditionally follow strict rules designed to provide scripted interactions with players. NVIDIA is expanding the NVIDIA ACE suite of AI technologies to turn conversational NPCs into autonomous game characters that use AI to perceive, plan and act like human players. Creative Assembly, creator of the award-winning Total War franchise, is experimenting with NVIDIA ACE in Total War: PHARAOH to power a new, dynamic AI advisor that assists players in learning the game’s many systems and mechanics. By processing the player’s prompts, current game state and data retrieved from the game’s complex database, the advisor delivers real-time, context-aware guidance that adapts to what the player is doing, while staying in-character and faithful to the game’s lore and time period. KRAFTON is adding long-term memory for PUBG Ally — an NVIDIA ACE-powered AI teammate in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS that allows players to issue commands and communicate plans of attack or other tactical maneuvers with each other. With long-term memory, the Ally can remember previous performances and gameplay interactions, and inject commentary into their responses that refers to past events. PUBG Ally will initially be released as part of a limited-time user test event in the first half of this year via PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Arcade for players using English, Korean or Chinese. GeForce NOW Expands RTX Cloud Gaming Across More Devices NVIDIA continues to push the limits of PC gaming accessibility with new GeForce NOW updates unveiled today at CES, delivering GeForce RTX 5080-class performance to an even broader range of devices. Gamers can now experience ultrahigh-fidelity RTX visuals through new native apps for Linux systems and Amazon Fire TV Sticks. This answers top community requests. New support for hands-on throttle-and-stick flight control peripherals provide immersion in simulation titles, enabling precise input and smooth streaming responsiveness for flight and space combat games. GeForce NOW also introduces streamlined single sign-on for Gaijin titles, minimizing setup time and getting players into their favorite experiences faster. GeForce NOW’s ever-expanding library continues to grow with day-and-date cloud launches of major upcoming titles — including 007 First Light, Active Matter, Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert — ensuring that gamers can stream the latest blockbusters the same day they arrive on PC, all powered by NVIDIA RTX technology. Learn more. RTX AI PCs Accelerate AI Video, Image and Text Generation At CES, NVIDIA announced a wave of AI upgrades for GeForce RTX GPUs and laptops that unlock the performance and memory needed for developers to deploy generative AI on PC, including: Up to 3x performance and 60% reduction in VRAM for video and image generative AI via PyTorch-CUDA optimizations and native NVFP4/FP8 precision support in ComfyUI. RTX Video Super Resolution integration in ComfyUI, accelerating 4K video generations. NVIDIA NVFP8 optimizations for the open weights release of Lightricks’ state-of-the-art LTX-2 audio-video generation model. A blueprint for generating 4K AI video using a 3D scene in Blender to precisely control outputs. Up to 35% faster inference performance for SLMs via Ollama and llama.cpp. RTX acceleration for Nexa.ai’s Hyperlink new video search capability. These advancements will allow users to seamlessly run advanced video, image and language AI workflows with the privacy, security and low latency offered by local RTX AI PCs. Learn more. See notice regarding software product information.

Title: Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 532: Refreshed, Rejuvenated Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:39:34 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/01/23/official-playstation-podcast-episode-532-refreshed-rejuvenated/ Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Sid, Kristen, and I are back this week to talk about the new Marathon DualSense and all the new info surrounding the title, a look at how remakes and remasters have brought many respected classics to the forefront, and our current gaming adventures. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: Cairn | PS5 Code Vein II | PS5 I Hate This Place | PS5 Highguard | PS5 Marathon pre-orders and DualSense — A plethora of Marathon content dropped this week, including the limited edition DualSense controller, Destiny 2 crossover content, a new gameplay trailer, and more details on the extraction shooter ahead of its March 5 release date. Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Interview — We speak to the game’s Directors, Hidehiko Nakajima, and Makoto Shibata on revitalizing a PS2 classic for the modern audience, coming to PS5 March 12. Fable is coming to PlayStation — The action role-playing franchise is coming to PlayStation with its latest entry that will be a new start for the series. The Cast View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Kristen Zitani –  Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Title: Share of the Week – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Portraits Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:00:07 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/01/23/share-of-the-week-clair-obscur-expedition-33-portraits/ Last week, we asked you to focus on the characters of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and share detailed portraits using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here’s are this week’s highlights: ​​ sorathluna shares Lune weaving a lightning attack in an elaborate crowned outfit techanako shares Gustave crying out to something out of frame gh_holy_mash shares Sciel in the swing of an attack __Auron__ shares a black and white close up portrait of Maelle’s expressive face forgottenjasmine shares Verso with a glowing halo around his head kerplaaaah shares a black and white moment of Alicia looking downcast Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: SpeedSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on January 28, 2026  Next week, we’re speeding away. Share quick and speedy moments from the game of your choice using  #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. 

Title: Fable launches on PS5 Autumn 2026 Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:51:52 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/01/22/fable-launches-on-ps5-autumn-2026/ For the first time in the franchise’s history, Fable is coming to PlayStation 5 in Autumn 2026. Today we’re excited to reveal the most detailed look yet at our fresh take on Albion – a world that’s familiar in spirit, but newly reimagined for modern RPG players. Play Video Fable is not a remake or a sequel. It’s a new beginning for the franchise, designed to capture the heart and humor that defined the original trilogy while bringing contemporary storytelling, world design, and player agency to the forefront. Fans of the classic games will recognize the series’ signature blend of choice and consequence, dry British wit, and playful moral chaos – yes, chickens included.In Fable’s fairytale land of Albion, heroism is less about spotless morality and more about navigating the ripple effects of your decisions. The game embraces the small, messy, often hilarious choices that shape who you become. Even the tiniest actions can snowball into stories that townsfolk remember, judge, and gossip about. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Today we showcase an early narrative setup: the pursuit of a mysterious stranger who has frozen an entire village. In the game, you assume the role of hero – and your resulting journey winds through dark forests, picturesque villages and rolling fairytale countryside – blending fantasy, comedy, combat and consequence. For the first time, Albion is fully open world. Rather than being a backdrop, the world itself participates in the story. NPCs have routines, relationships, and evolving opinions. They react not just to major plot choices but to your smallest actions. Some decisions change conversation paths; others can reshape portions of the world itself, leaving physical evidence of your journey for hours to come. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Combat is built around a new style weaving philosophy, which allows players to fluidly blend melee, ranged, and magic to create their preferred fighting identity. Classic Fable creatures make a return, alongside new threats that fit the tone of a world balancing fairytale charm with modern action RPG depth. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Fable still embraces its hallmark self-awareness — its ability to poke fun at hero tropes, the world, and sometimes the player. It’s this mixture of sincerity and silliness that gives Albion its unmistakable personality, and the reboot aims to preserve that spirit while giving it room to grow for new players. That makes the PS5 launch particularly meaningful. Fable has always been defined by player expression – by the ways different people interpret heroism, mischief, kindness or chaos. Launching on PS5 opens the world of Albion up to an entirely new community of players, expanding the range of stories, decisions, and unlikely heroes that will take shape. With today’s reveal, we’ve shown just a fraction of what’s coming in Autumn 2026. More details about characters, quests, and gameplay features will arrive in the months ahead, but for now, there’s just one thing to know: Fable is back, reinvented for modern audiences, and ready to welcome new adventurers. If you’re excited to carve out your own legend in Albion, you can wishlist Fable today at PlayStation Store. Fairytale ending not guaranteed.

Title: Kiln, an online multiplayer pottery-party brawler, comes to PS5 in 2026 Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:43:54 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/01/22/kiln-an-online-multiplayer-pottery-party-brawler-comes-to-ps5-in-2026/ Salutations, budding crocksmiths, and welcome to the world of Kiln! A game that we like  to refer to as a ‘pottery power-fantasy.’ It celebrates both Creativity and Destruction: the pleasure that comes from both making beautiful things…and then smashing those beautiful things to smithereens! In Kiln you’ll join a team of colorful spirits, and then you and your friends will face off against opposing teams in online arenas, where the ceramic creations you sculpt on a pottery wheel become the bodies you bring into battle. But before you can head into the fray to smash up the opposing team’s pots, you’ll have to create your very own ceramic masterpiece. And you’re in luck, because Kiln features a best-in-class pottery wheel simulation experience for you to make all kinds of vessels, each one just as special and unique as you are (and perhaps even more so). Play Video Mastering the wheel You’ll be spending lots of time in Kiln’s shared lobby, The Wedge. Here, you can practice your pottery prowess, decorate your pots, and then share your creations with others (and admire their handiwork, too). The first decision is an important one: how much clay will you use? There are small, medium, and large portions available, and each size comes with benefits and challenges, for example: small pots can roll much faster and squeeze into tiny holes in a map’s walls; large pots can block lanes or box in the enemy. With size decided, you can start letting your imagination run wild! Manipulate the clay with your cute little spirit hands, use tools to change the texture of your pot, and experiment with a variety of different shape archetypes —such as jugs, plates, vases, and more. Finally it’s time for finishing touches, chosen from a huge selection of pottery-themed cosmetics. ●      Toppers: We’ve got toad tops for your teapots, daisies for your vases, tiny umbrellas for your tiki mugs, and way, way more. ●      Spouts and Handles: Fancy a pour? From the traditional teapot to the terror of a tentacle, we’re sure you’ll find a spout that suits your ceramic. And if you’re not a spout enthusiast, perhaps a handle is more your style? ●      Charms: These bits and bobs attach in a pattern around your pot, and there are all kinds of attachments to try. You can add a line of subtle hearts, clovers, stars, or skulls to your piece, or you can get a little wilder with crustacean claws, sharp horns, or even gilded kintsugi cracks! ●      Glazes: This is when a good pot becomes truly great—a huge selection of glazes awaits for you to dip your piece into, including  glitter, gradients, patterns and more. ●      Stickers: Rotate, scale, and place your favorites onto your pot, and make that beautiful vessel sing with individuality!  If you’re hungry for more options at your wheel, you’ll want to talk to Slip (he’s the very cute dog running The Wedge’s customization shop). Winning matches earns you chips, and you can take them to Slip to spend on all kinds of new stickers, glazes, and more. Don’t spend it all in one place! Discovering unique shapes and abilities The shape of your pots affect your attributes and your play-style. Are you big, or small? Wide, or tall? Will you make a plate, a jug, a cup or a bowl? There are 24 different combinations of pot size and shape, each with their own unique special ability. A small bottle can turn into a stick of dynamite and toss itself into the fray; a small plate can be whacked like a hockey puck into a group of enemies. Feel like wielding a chicken turret that blasts your enemies with high velocity eggs? Make a small chalice and go nuts! We’re excited for you to discover all the different abilities and how they impact gameplay, so we won’t give away every single combination…but let’s just say if you’ve been dying to transform into an exploding bucket of popcorn, a sword-wielding swashbuckler, or a pie for an opponent’s face, we suggest a medium amount of clay. Alternatively, if you love the idea of becoming an imposing figure on the battlefield with abilities like a spinning galaxy of doom or a giant cauldron filled with deadly brew to fling about, then slap the large ball of clay on your wheel and get shaping. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Becoming the ultimate pottery brawler For you and your allies to win on the battlefield, you’ll have to know how the game is played. The main mode is called Quench, it’s a fast-paced, 4v4 competition in which teams will need to work together to find the best combination of pots and play-styles, collect water inside their respective pots, break through enemy lines, and douse the flames of the enemy’s kiln. It’s easier said than done. Each map has its own series of interesting features and environmental events that can either help or hinder your progress, plus you’ll be fending off the enemy team from extinguishing your kiln, too. Does your team have what it takes to make and break your way to victory? As the battlefield becomes strewn with the shattered fragments of friend and foe alike, your brawling skills and some great teamwork will be required to assure victory. And don’t worry if you get smashed! That’s what glue and respawns are for. We’ll have you back out there splashing and smashing the enemy in no time at all. Build your team, break down your enemies We can’t wait for you to grab some friends and try out Kiln—and if you’re in need of teammates, our online matchmaking system will help you fill out your roster of pottery pugilists. There’s just one thing missing from Kiln—you! We’re giving players the opportunity to get their hands on Kiln early with a series of beta tests leading up to launch. Not only will you get to play before just about anyone else (some solid bragging rights), you’ll also be able to offer us feedback on your gameplay experience and help shape the future of Kiln. It’s easy to sign up, just head over to our official site to get started. Get fired up for the throwdown, we’ll see you in The Wedge! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image

Title: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake devs talk classic terror and new mechanics  Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:00:03 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/01/21/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-remake-devs-talk-classic-terror-and-new-mechanics/ Remastering Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water and Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse was just the beginning. When Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja began crafting a full remake of the survival horror classic Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly, the mission was clear: keep what made the PlayStation 2 original so popular, while elevating it for a modern audience. ​​ Directors Hidehiko Nakajima (action gameplay) and Makoto Shibata (story) took us through their journey of reconstructing Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly’s haunting atmosphere, its new features, and some of the challenges they faced ahead of the game’s March 12 launch on PlayStation 5. What elements of the original game do you feel made it such a fan favorite? Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Shibata: I think it was because it evolved what was introduced in the first Fatal Frame game while placing greater emphasis on the story. By creating an experience that was frightening yet compelling enough to make players want to see what comes next, I felt that many players were able to enjoy its beautiful yet terrifying world through to the end. In what ways did the power of the PS2 contribute toward the original Fatal Frame 2 design and visuals? Shibata: We took advantage of the hardware’s specs and rendering capabilities to help depict spirits as semi-transparent and distorted. In addition, being able to apply screen-wide filters — adjusting noise, contrast, and color tones — at a low processing cost was extremely useful for creating visuals reminiscent of old film stock. What were the essentials of the original that you needed to retain in this remake? Shibata: Our main focus was the protagonist’s actions and Camera Obscura combat. Since the world and story are maintained, we focused on how players interact with that world. From a visual standpoint, atmosphere is key. By carefully adjusting lighting, shadows, fog, and effects, we create a humid, unsettling environment where it feels as though spirits could appear at any moment. Exploring within that atmosphere is central to the series. And of course, the background music, filled with sounds that are barely audible or ambiguous, is also a crucial element. Nakajima: At its core, this is an experience of fighting and exploring by photographing with the Camera Obscura. While we’ve added new features and adjusted rules in combat, the fundamental idea of facing fear directly and defeating it by photographing it, remains unchanged. The simple controls of photographing what you see remains, but players are no longer limited to waiting for enemy attacks; they can now fight more proactively and utilize advanced photography techniques. The same applies to exploration, we’ve designed it so players naturally want to look around and take photographs. Can you share any new examples of how its gameplay systems are being modernized? Nakajima: We’ve implemented various improvements to make the game more intuitive and comfortable to play. In the original version, players controlled the character from a fixed camera perspective. In this remake, the camera is positioned closer to the player character, allowing you to freely look around and move throughout Minakami Village. This closer perspective significantly enhances the immersive feel of the game. Of course, we didn’t simply change the camera and controls—we also restructured the gameplay itself to suit these updates. Shibata: The series has previously received feedback that the controls weren’t so good, so since this title is developed by Team Ninja, we decided from the outset to make major improvements. One particularly time-consuming element was motion matching. It was a trial-and-error process where we refined responsiveness while giving character movement greater variety and believability. Can you tell us more details about the added Camera Obscura features? Nakajima: To make the Camera Obscura feel more like you’re using an actual “camera” or gadget, we introduced new mechanics such as focus, zoom, and filters. Focus and zoom function much like they do on a normal camera, while filters change the Camera Obscura’s offensive properties when switched. ​​ For example, during combat, the Paraceptual Filter offers a longer attack range and allows players to obscure the enemy’s vision, while the Exposure Filter enables faster shots and can slow enemy movement. During exploration, the Camera Obscura can also be used to follow the shadows of missing people or restore things that have disappeared.  How does the new Willpower system work? Shibata: Willpower decreases when the player runs during combat, or comes into contact or is attacked by spirits. When Willpower runs out, the protagonist collapses, and spirits swarm over her, creating a critical situation. So you can recover it by holding hands with Mayu or by using items. What are some ways characters can now interact with the environment? Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Nakajima: We’ve introduced physical behaviors and environmental interaction, so as the player moves through the environment, background objects may be touched, shaken, or even collapse, creating a more realistic and immersive experience. Spirits may also interact with and move objects. How has the team used PS5 features to enhance the game’s atmosphere? Shibata: In horror games it’s crucial that the feeling of tension is not interrupted. Fast data loading enabled by the SSD helps maintain the element of fear. In addition, in the Fatal Frame series each spirit emits unique sounds based on its position. The 7.1.4-channel 3D audio allows players to perceive spirit locations clearly while also conveying the unsettling atmosphere of Minakami Village through sounds such as rustling trees and the faint whisper of wind. What other new information or clarifications do you want to make sure fans are aware of? Nakajima: This remake doesn’t simply recreate the original—it expands upon it and goes even deeper with additional side stories and new areas. And as well as the original ending, a special new ending has been added which features a newly written song, “Utsushie,” composed by Tsukiko Amano. New players will find the game approachable, while long-time fans can appreciate a fresh experience. We hope players enjoy discovering the new ending alongside everything else this remake has to offer. You’ll be able to see the haunted Minakami Village through this new PS5 lens soon enough when Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly launches on March 12. Play Video

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