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A new CEO has been appointed at Remedy.

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Remedy appoints former EA executive as new CEO to "build lasting value"
Starting March 1st Jean-Charles Gaudechon will take the reigns at the Alan Wake and Control developer.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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Things aren't looking good for Riot and 2XKO...

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Riot Games to downsize 2XKO team after disappointing launch
Riot Games has announced it is downsizing the development team behind the League of Legends 2v2 fighting game, 2XKO.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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REVIEW: Relooted

"Relooted turns a fantastic premise into a fun heist videogame."

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Relooted Review - A Correcting Caper
Relooted is a fun and swift heist game with a stellar premise at its heart, and captures the emotional spikes and troughs of the genre nicely
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February 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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REVIEW: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

"I’d be lying if I said I was thrilled about the state of things with the franchise at the moment."

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Review - A regressed remake
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties invites new players into one of the more underrated series entries but makes a lot of stumbles along the way.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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Does your gamer partner have a sweet tooth? Well, Animal Crossing and chocolate brand Godiva have partnered up for a delectable collaboration this Valentine's Day. @animalcrossing20.bsky.social @nintendousa.bsky.social

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Animal Crossing announces a sweet collab with Godiva in time for Valentines day
Chocolate brand Godiva announces its Animal Crossing collaboration is heading to Australia, just in time for Valentine's Day.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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We have received another hint, this time in an interview with series creator Michel Ancel, that a Rayman remake is in the works at Ubisoft. @ubisoft.com

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Rayman creator discusses 30th anniversary remake that is seemingly in development
In an interview with Retro Gamer, Rayman series creator Michel Ancel has seemingly confirmed that a Rayman remake is in development.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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REVIEW: RIDE 6

"RIDE 6 is still the yardstick for motorbike racing simulation. This new entry takes all of the aspects that defined the previous title, but fleshes it out with an improved career with branching paths and challenges."

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RIDE 6 Review - Still in Pole Position
RIDE 6 stays true to its roots, but is also the most accessible game in the franchise to date. Still a sim but friendlier to new riders.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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REVIEW: Escape from Ever After

"Escape from Ever After discusses the harm that capitalism can have on whimsical, creative, wholesome ideas, such as fairy tales; an RPG was super charming and exciting to explore."

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Escape from Ever After Review - Fighting capitalism has never looked so cute
Escape from Ever After is a Paper Mario inspired RPG where you the hero must stop a big corporation from making money off fairytales.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:34 AM
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This study shows that games help Aussie gamers engage with the world!
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YouGov Fallout study shows Australians actively engaging with fictional universes
A YouGov study on the Fallout TV series shows that Australians are actively engaging and shaping their identity with the content they consume.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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REVIEW: Perfect Tides: Station to Station

"Within is profound prose that uses an unconventional approach to game narrative to tell a divine coming-of-age tale that’ll be relatable to many."
Perfect Tides: Station to Station Review — A divine coming-of-age
Perfect Tides: Station to Station is a divine coming of age narrative sequel to the 2022 adventure game, exploring college life and romance.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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Podcast Time!

In this special ep, we chat to Julian from Massive Monster about @cultofthelamb.bsky.social #woolhaven & celebrate Aussie games!

You catch audio from @gateworlds.bsky.social, @walistudios.au, @spellsided.com, @busalonium.bsky.social & more!

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February 5, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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We got another decent look at the upcoming space anime co-op adventure, Orbitals, launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.

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Orbitals brings stylish space co-op to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
Nintendo has pulled the curtain back a little further on Orbitals, one of the most eye-catching games headed to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Things are looking (Sky)grim for a TV adaptation of the loved game.

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Will there be a Skyrim TV adaptation? Perhaps not...
Despite Fallout finding success on streaming, Skyrim's lead designer claims it's unlikely for the 2011 RPG to get a TV adaptation.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:44 AM
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Overwatch 2 is done! Long live Overwatch!

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Overwatch 2 rebrands to simply “Overwatch” alongside new heroes and major gameplay changes
"Overwatch 2" drops the 2 and rebrands back to just "Overwatch." 5 new heroes and gameplay changes are being introduced alongside the rebrand.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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And just like that, @paxaus.bsky.social feels like it's right around the corner again...

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PAX Aus 2026 dates are here
Grab your controller and roll your dice, as the dates for PAX Aus 2026 is here! October cannot come soon enough.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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REVIEW: Nioh 3

"Nioh 3 has thrilling combat, character specialisation and spectacle that are the tried and true staples for both a Team Ninja game and a Nioh game in and of itself."

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Nioh 3 Review - Good is not enough
Nioh 3 is a solid and stylish return to Team Ninja's iconic series, but it also hardly strives for the high heights of its predecessors.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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Dispatch has been released in an edited state on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with its mature content censored. AdHoc Studio has dashed hopes of this being substantially changed anytime soon. @adhocstudio.com

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Dispatch developers seemingly rule out chance of uncensored release on Nintendo Switch
Dispatch on Nintendo Switch has released in a censored state, with AdHoc Studio ruling out an eventual uncensored physical release.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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REVIEW: Unemployment Simulator 2018

"Unemployment Simulator 2018 manages to build a cuttingly bleak atmosphere that perfectly captures the drudgery of long-term unemployment in a capitalist society."

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Unemployment Simulator 2018 Review - Press C to cry
Fight off the existential dread in Unemployment Simulator 2018, a depressing tongue-in-cheek "survival" game from a solo dev.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:54 AM
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Mario Tennis Fever is a mere few weeks away, and after a hands-on preview, we can't wait to sweat it out on the court.

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Mario Tennis Fever Hands-on Preview - A new way to play
Mario Tennis Fever is the new Mario Tennis experience, heading exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 on February 12th 2026.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:42 AM
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It's hard to believe the Virtual Boy is back, but we're excited to revisit the novelty of this unique Nintendo device after a hands-on look.

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Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics Hands-on Preview - Ye olde VR has returned
Nintendo has reintroduced its mid-90s VR platform, the Virtual Boy, complete with special headseats available for purchase separately.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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Pragmata's a few short months away, but a hands-on preview has made that wait feel that little bit harder.

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Pragmata Hands-on Preview – Fly me to the moon
Pragmata is coming out on April 24th 2026, and its Sketchbook demo shows off the game's unique dual-character hacking mechanics.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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From simulating being unemployed to a new title from a beloved developer with Mewgenics, there are a lot of indie games to love this month!

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& more!

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10 fabulous indies to check out in February 2026
February 2026 indies include horror survival games, RPG adventures, 8-bit platformers, a cat strategy game and many more!
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February 4, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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REVIEW: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

"It does exactly what it says on the tin; this is a reimagining of the original, removing some parts entirely and vastly improving its pacing and story flow."

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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Review - Step back in time
In 2026, the release of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined immediately ticks all of the nostalgic boxes I would expect.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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Jumanji is coming to Zero Latency VR!

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Zero Latency VR is bringing the world of Jumanji to VR
Zero Latency VR is adding the world of Jumanji to their list of immersive, exclusive experiences later this year along side the new film.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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QA workers at Blizzard studios in Albany, New York and Austin, Texas have overwhelmingly voted to enter a union contract with Microsoft.

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QA Staff at Blizzard ratify union contract
Quality assurance workers at Blizzard studios in Albany, New York and Austin, Texas have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a union contract.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:46 AM