GAMES
Replaced Preview: Blade Runner vibes, bone-crunching combat, and a structure that caught me completely off guard
TL;DR: Looks like Blade Runner, plays like a smart hybrid of action, adventure, and mood, and keeps surprising you long after you think you’ve figured it out. I went into…
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties review: I came for the nostalgia and stayed for the unexpectedly excellent punching
TL;DR: Yakuza Kiwami 3 fixes the original’s worst problems with better combat, pacing, and heart, while Dark Ties is uneven but saved by an excellent roguelike mode. Not perfect, but…
Discord moves toward mandatory age verification with face scans or ID
Discord is preparing to roll out a significant change to how users access its platform, introducing mandatory age verification measures that will affect all accounts worldwide. Beginning in early March 2026,…
PlayStation confirms hour-long State of Play broadcast for February
PlayStation has confirmed the return of State of Play, with the first broadcast of 2026 scheduled for February 12. Airing at 2pm PT, 5pm ET, and 10pm GMT, the presentation will…
Forza, Halo, and Fable define Xbox’s packed 2026 release schedule
Microsoft is lining up an unusually dense release schedule for Xbox in 2026, a year that also marks the platform’s 25th anniversary. After several years defined by uneven hardware performance…
Mewgenics review: a tactical roguelike about breeding cats, embracing chaos, and accepting that you are not in control
TL;DR: A deep, disgusting, genius turn-based roguelike about mutant cats that will steal your time, your sleep, and your sense of normalcy—and you’ll thank it for the privilege. I didn’t…
Everything announced at the February 2026 Nintendo direct partner showcase
Nintendo’s February 2026 Direct Partner Showcase offered a broad and methodical look at what third-party publishers have planned for both the Nintendo Switch and the newer Nintendo Switch 2 throughout the year.…
Resident Evil Survival Unit expands to MENA with full Arabic support
Aniplex Inc. has expanded the availability of Resident Evil Survival Unit to 17 additional countries across the Middle East and North Africa, marking a broader regional rollout for the mobile title. Alongside the…
LEGO confirms KPop Demon Hunters sets starting in 2026
LEGO has confirmed an upcoming collaboration with Netflix tied to the animated film KPop Demon Hunters, with the first building set planned for release in 2026 and additional sets expected to follow in 2027.…
Overwatch finally adds Jetpack Cat hero after years of development
After more than a decade of development history and fan speculation, Overwatch is introducing its first cat-based hero. Season 1 of the game’s 2026 roadmap will add Jetpack Cat, a new support…
Call of Duty Mobile season 2 Lunar Charge adds new weapon and DMZ updates
Call of Duty Mobile is rolling into its second season of 2026 with Lunar Charge, a Lunar New Year–themed update that continues the game’s established seasonal structure rather than reinventing it.…
Fortnite expands KPop Demon Hunters crossover with wave 2 skins
After months of speculation and leaks, Fortnite has confirmed a second wave of KPop Demon Hunters skins and cosmetics, scheduled to launch on February 6. The announcement arrives during Chapter 7 Season…
Nioh 3 review: one button turns you into a ninja, and it changes everything about how this series plays
TL;DR: Nioh 3 adds a one-button ninja mode and an open world that mostly works, creating the most flexible, approachable, and ambitious Nioh yet—even if it sometimes trips over its…
EA confirms Madden NFL 23 server shutdown for July 13
Electronic Arts has confirmed that Madden NFL 23 will be shut down on July 13, adding another title to a growing list of EA games losing online functionality in 2026. The…
EA Sports FC brings back Ramadan tournament across MENA
Electronic Arts has confirmed the return of the EA SPORTS FC Ramadan Tournament across the Middle East and North Africa, continuing a regional competitive format tied to the Holy Month of…
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined review: a beloved, brutal classic rebuilt as the most approachable Dragon Quest ever
TL;DR: A faster, friendlier Dragon Quest VII that trades challenge and discovery for accessibility and comfort. Great for newcomers, bittersweet for veterans. I have a complicated relationship with nostalgia. I…
Call of Duty Season 02 expands multiplayer, zombies, and warzone content
Activision has rolled out Season 02 across Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone, with the update scheduled to go live on Thursday, February 5. As…
PUBG MOBILE expands Al Shami collaboration with in-game music and more
PUBG MOBILE has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Al Shami, extending a music-focused partnership that began with the release of the Wayli animated cinematic video. Rather than remaining…