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In a new Bloomberg interview with Jason Schreier, Obsidian Entertainment head Feargus Urquhart says 'Avowed' and 'The Outer Worlds 2' fell short of performance targets set by parent company Microsoft 🎮 Read more:

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Obsidian's 'Avowed' and 'The Outer Worlds 2' miss Microsoft's performance goals
In a Bloomberg interview, Obsidian Entertainment's Feargus Urquhart says two of the team's three big game launches fell short of Microsoft's sales expectations.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Tune into tomorrow's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase to see exciting news about third-party games heading to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 handhelds 🎮 Read more:

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Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase coming Thursday, February 5
Get ready for an all-new Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase! Watch the 30-minute glimpse into upcoming Switch and Switch 2 titles on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Switch 2 named Nintendo's best-selling home console ever; Physical game sales strong as brand reports revenue surge 🎮

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Nintendo Switch 2 becomes brand’s best-selling console ever
Let's-a-go! Nintendo's new financial results show the Switch 2 handheld's record-shattering sales make it the brand's most successful home game system ever.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Candy hearts can't hold a candle to some of the incredible games launching this month! Check out February 2026's most anticipated video game releases and get ready to dive in 🎮

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Most anticipated new game releases of February 2026
Plan your February with the month's most anticipated new video game releases, from remastered role-playing classics to contemporary survival horror games.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Despite fan excitement for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, SEGA said in a recent financial report that the 3D kart-racer failed to meet company sales expectations 🎮 Read more:

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SEGA's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds misses sales target
'Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' sold 1 million units worldwide, but failed to meet SEGA's expectations. See what SEGA has in store for the kart-racer's future:
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February 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Check out our official review for Y2K-inspired boomer shooter, Don’t Stop, GirlyPop! 🎮

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Don’t Stop GirlyPop review: Clumsy combat weakens Y2K shooter
Kwalee and Funny Fintan's new Y2K boomer shooter, Don't Stop, GirlyPop!, is a nostalgic sensory experience for turn-of-the-millennium mallrats. Flip phones, saccharine-sweet singalong pop, bubblegum c...
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January 31, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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No Valentine? No problem! Treat yourself with one (or more) of these indie games coming to Steam next week 🎮 Read more:

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Must-play indie games coming to Steam this week
From tactical RPGs to magical online co-ops, stay ahead of the curve with our list of indie games coming to Steam during the first week of February 2026.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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Ryan Cohen, GameStop's 40-year-old billionaire CEO, told The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) he plans to acquire a publicly traded company to reach a $100B market cap — a milestone he must hit to earn a colossal $35B compensation package 🎮 Read more:

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GameStop CEO plans 'big' acquisition of publicly traded retailer
GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) CEO Ryan Cohen is teasing 'big' plans to acquire a publicly traded retailer in his pursuit of a possible $100 billion payday.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Check out Outrun Gaming's official review for @11bitstudios.bsky.social & @theouterzone.bsky.social's emotional and unrelenting Soulslike deckbuilder, 'Death Howl' 🎮

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Death Howl review: A Soulslike deckbuilder with soul
Check out Outrun Gaming's official review for 'Death Howl,' the profoundly emotional, strategy-heavy pixel-art soulslike deckbuilder from 11 Bit Studios.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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In an exclusive 'Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream' Direct presentation on Thursday, Nintendo revealed the long-awaited life-sim sequel will land on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 devices on April 16 🎮

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Everything you missed from today’s ‘Tomodachi Life’ Nintendo Direct
Nintendo held its latest dedicated Direct presentation on Thursday, this time focusing on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the first entry in the Tomodachi Life franchise in over a decade. Hosted by ...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Check out Outrun Gaming's official review for @inkle.co's captivating code-buster, 'TR-49' 🎮

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TR-49 review: inkle cracks code in daring database thriller
Uncover the harrowing secrets of inkle's 'TR-49,' a multifaceted database drama bursting with engaging puzzles, moving storylines, and top-notch voice acting.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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Anyone with information regarding Medlin’s whereabouts is urged to contact authorities immediately.

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Roblox faces backlash over response to teen disappearance
Anyone with information regarding Medlin's whereabouts is urged to immediately contact Fourth Squad Detectives at +1 (631) 854-8452 or call 911.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Absolum, the cult 'rogue-'em'up' from DotEmu, Supamonks, and Guard Crush, is ringing in its new half-million milestone with details about the game's upcoming 'Threads of Fate' update 🎮 Read more:

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Hit indie 'rogue-'em-up' Absolum sells 500,000 units
Hit indie "rogue-'em-up" Absolum has sold over 500,000 units, and the team is celebrating with news of incoming updates, intense new challenges, and more.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Rick is ready to ride in the all-new Grand Prix mode 🎮 Check out all details from the new 'Kirby Air Riders' 1.3.0 update:

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'Kirby Air Riders' update adds new modes, GameShare support
Learn all about Nintendo's 'Kirby Air Riders' 1.3.0 update, which includes GameShare capabilities, a competitive Grand Prix mode, balance adjustments, and more.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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Shuffle your deck and start strategizing — these irresistible roguelike deckbuilders on Steam will snatch your attention quickly 🎮 Read more:

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Roguelike deckbuilders you should be playing right now
Whether you're new to the roguelike deckbuilder niche or not, these fresh indie titles on Steam are sure to satisfy even the most seasoned card-slinger.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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A special Nintendo Direct presentation focused on quirky life-sim sequel, 'Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream,' will air this Thursday, Jan. 29 🎮 Read more:

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‘Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’ Nintendo Direct announced
FINALLY — 'Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream' is getting a special Nintendo Direct! The sequel-focused Direct presentation will air this Thursday, January 29.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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From Game Freak's upcoming RPG to the return of the Forza Horizon franchise, check out everything you missed from this afternoon's Xbox Developer_Direct 2026 presentation 🎮 Read more:

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Xbox Developer Direct 2026: Fable, Forza, and more
Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct 2026 aired on Thursday, featuring closer looks at upcoming games like Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Game Freak's new RPG, and more.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling video game hardware of the 2025 holiday season. According to new data from Circana's Mat Piscatella (@matpiscatella.bsky.social), the handheld boosted annual industry hardware sales by 9 percent.

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Nintendo Switch 2, gaming subscriptions dominate in 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 dominated video game hardware sales in 2025 with 4.4m units; the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller was named the best-selling accessory.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were announced on Thursday morning, and Ryan Coogler's supernatural horror 'Sinners' leads with a record-breaking 16 nominations. Read more:

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'Sinners' shatters record for most Academy Award nominations
Ryan Coogler's supernatural horror 'Sinners' set a new Oscars record on Thursday, securing 16 noms — the most in the Academy Awards' nearly 100-year history.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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If you remember playing any of these now-classic video games at launch, it might be time to schedule your first colonoscopy:

#gaming #entertainment #retro #games #videogames
Classic video games turning 20 in 2026
Nostalgic for the aughts? Us, too. Get in your feelings with this list of legendary mid-2000s video games that are celebrating their 20th birthday this year.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,' the hit RPG from publisher Kepler Interactive and developer Sandfall Interactive, has dethroned FromSoftware's 'Elden Ring' as the winningest Game of the Year recipient in gaming history 🎮 Read more:

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 breaks Elden Ring's Game of the Year win record
French RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now the winningest Game of the Year recipient in gaming history, outshining FromSoftware's 2022 hit, Elden Ring.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter, 'Marathon,' finally got a release date, but its timing may mean 'Destiny 2' fans have to wait a little longer for their 'Shadow and Order' update 🎮 Read more:

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Bungie's 'Marathon' release delays 'Destiny 2' update
Bungie's FPS 'Marathon' is (finally) coming to PC and consoles on March 5, 2026, but 'Destiny 2' players may have to wait for the 'Shadow and Order' update.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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❌ "whoooooo"
✅ "wheeeeee"

Check out the complete list of winners from last night's 15th Annual New York Game Awards:

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Game of the Year — again
On Sunday, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 left the 15th Annual New York Game Awards as Game of the Year. See which other indie games walked away with awards:
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January 19, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA have confirmed the fate of 2019's 'Yakuza 3 Remastered' ahead of the release of 'Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties' 🎮 Read more:

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'Yakuza 3 Remastered' to become bundle exclusive, RGG says
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has announced that standalone sales of 'Yakuza 3 Remastered' will end following the Feb. 12 release of 'Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.'
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January 17, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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2025 was brutal for games media, but I'm seeing some glimmers of hope as worker-owned sites like @aftermath.site, @rascal.news, and @giantbomb.bsky.social have carved out vital spaces in the games community.

Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
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