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#Capcom has announced a Showcase event for #ResidentEvilRequiem that will go over brand new gameplay and news concerning the game.

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Resident Evil Requiem Showcase Announced For This Week - Pixelbytegaming
Capcom has announced that a Resident Evil Showcase event will be streaming later this week, focusing on "brand new gameplay and news" for the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, which is set to release ne...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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With high potential to become a speed runner darling, the foundation #BigHops, from developer @luckshotgames.com, sits on is one ripe for exploration.

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Big Hops Review – A Triumphant Return to 3D Platforming -
Big Hops is a 3D platformer that breathes new life to the genre due to its unique mechanics. Here is our full review.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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A new report suggests developer #NinjaTheory is working on a new title in their #Hellblade series, having scrapped their Project Mara title.

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New Hellblade Reported To Be In Development At Ninja Theory, Project Mara Scraped - Pixelbytegaming
A new report has suggested that Ninja Theory, the first-party Xbox developer, is working on a third title in its Hellblade series after releasing the last title in the series back in 2024. These rumor...
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January 13, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Ubisoft appears to be preparing to announce The Division: Definitive Edition around its 10th anniversary, based on recent advertising.

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The Division: Definitive Edition Looks To Be Coming - Pixelbytegaming
Ubisoft first released The Division, an extraction shooter under the Tom Clancy label, around 10 years ago, and, while the title had a rocky start, Ubisoft has kept the franchise alive with a sequel a...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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While yes, there are still fixes to be made in the Switch 2 entry, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is still a worthwhile endeavor.

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (Nintendo Switch 2) Review – The One Where You’re a Trader - Pixelbytegaming
Rogue Trader is the latest expansive cRPG from OwlCat Games to release on the Nintendo Switch 2. Here is my full review. The first impression of the Warhammer 40,000 video games one might get ranges b...
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January 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Obsidian has announced that Avowed will be the latest Xbox Game Studios title to release on PlayStation, coming in February.

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Avowed Announced For PlayStation 5 Next Month - Pixelbytegaming
Developer Obsidian has announced today that Avowed will be the next title from Xbox Game Studios to cross the console line and release on PlayStation 5. This announcement came during an interview give...
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January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Microsoft has announced its annual Xbox Developer Direct for January, set to feature both Fable and Forza Horizon 6 from Playground Games.

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Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Announced, Set To Feature Fable - Pixelbytegaming
Microsoft has announced that it will be holding an Xbox Developer Direct in January 2026, a similar timeframe to which they held a developer direct last year. This announcement comes shortly after Xbo...
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January 8, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined has a demo that is now available in preparation for the upcoming release in February.

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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Demo Now Available - Pixelbytegaming
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined has a demo out now for all platforms available ahead of its February 5 release. In preparation for the full release of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined on February 5, Square Eni...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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From weird and wild to emotional and heartfelt, here are 26 of the most unique video games coming out in 2026 that should absolutely be on your radar.

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26 Unique Video Games To Look Out For In 2026 - Pixelbytegaming
And just like that, we are already in 2026. I hope you enjoyed my end-of-year coverage with the best VR games and personal top 10. Now, I face these new 365 days with a quote in mind from legendary Ja...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Sony has filed a patent for an AI-assisting mechanic to take over gameplay from players to guide them past parts where they are stuck.

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Sony Patents AI Assist Feature That Will Play Game For You When Your Stuck - Pixelbytegaming
The ever-reaching influence of AI over gaming seems set to expand further, if a new patent from Sony is an indication. The patent documents filed are for what the company refers to as "AI Ghost," an i...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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A new trailer from Nvidia, showcasing Resident Evil Requiem and its Path Tracing Improvement via DLSS 4, has led to some debate over the game possibly featuring 'open-world type' areas.

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New Resident Evil Requiem Trailer Showcases Busting City Enviorment - Pixelbytegaming
The newest teaser trailer for Capcom's upcoming survival horror title Resident Evil Requiem, released by Nvidia to showcase the path tracing present in the game's PC release via their DLSS 4, has also...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Reports have suggested that new DLC is in the works for The Witcher III: Wild Hunt, with hints from CD Projekt suggesting a scope more in line with an Expansion.

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Reports Suggest The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Expasion In The Works - Pixelbytegaming
Developer CD Projekt has a secret expansion in the works for their game-of-the-year-winning title, The Witcher III: Wild Hunt, various reports have suggested. This is not the first time the 2015 title...
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January 2, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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The open-world hub in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was a victim of the game's lengthy development cycle, developers on the title have stated.

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Open World Hub Was A Victim Of Its Lengthy Development, Nintendo Says - Pixelbytegaming
Nintendo has stated that the company was unwilling to backtrack on the design of the open-world hub featured in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. This was despite seeing a "Changed" attitude towards open-world...
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January 2, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Sony has confirmed the three titles coming to the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games in January 2026 to help players kick off the new year.

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PlayStation Plus Monthly Games For January Confirmed By Sony - Pixelbytegaming
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus lineup for January 2026, which will kick off the new year for the platform. The three games honestly could not be more different, featuring Need For Speed Unbou...
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January 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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IO Interactive has announced that 007: First Light will receive a two-month delay to allow for additional polishing.

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007: First Light Delayed Slightly For further Polishing - Pixelbytegaming
IO Interactive has announced that their upcoming game, 007: First Light, will be delayed an additional two months to allow the team time for "further polish" to the experience. The James Bond-led acti...
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December 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Cronos: The New Dawn will receive an easy mode, called Temporal Diver Mode, that will be added to the game in 2026.

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Cronos: The New Dawn Announces Easy Mode, Coming Next Year - Pixelbytegaming
Cronos: The New Dawn, developed by Bloober Team, the studio behind the Silent Hill 2 Remake, has received some criticism since its launch due to the game's difficulty. While difficulty spikes are to b...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Better late than never. Here are my top 10 games of 2025. It has been a frankly grueling year, but I am grateful more than ever for video games to keep delivering the most emotionally resonant experiences to ever exist.

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AndresPlays’ Top 10 Games of the Year of 2025 - Pixelbytegaming
We live in a very weird time. The geopolitical powers are shifting every day to the point it seems we won't recognize the world we are witnessing right now. CEOs of AAA gaming companies, as perpetuall...
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December 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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ICYMI: Narrative Superhero Comedy Dispatch popped up for preorder on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, appearing set to leave the console exclusivity of the PlayStation 5.

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Narrative Superhero Game Dispatch Soon To Leave PlayStation Console Exclusivity - Pixelbytegaming
Dispatch, the narrative Superhero Comedy from developer AdHoc Studio, has been listed for pre-order across the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. There has been no official ...
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December 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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According to a new report, developers working on the upcoming Naughty Dog game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet have been required to work mandatory overtime to finish an internal demo for Sony's review.

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Report States Naughty Dog Employees Were Working ‘Mandatory Overtime’ on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet - Pixelbytegaming
According to a new report, developer Naughty Dog has employees at their studio working on their upcoming game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, an extra eight hours per week, aiming to complete an ...
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December 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Narrative Superhero Comedy Dispatch popped up for preorder on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, appearing set to leave the console exclusivity of the PlayStation 5.

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Narrative Superhero Game Dispatch Soon To Leave PlayStation Console Exclusivity - Pixelbytegaming
Dispatch, the narrative Superhero Comedy from developer AdHoc Studio, has been listed for pre-order across the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. There has been no official ...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Team Cherry has announced that Hollow Knight: Silksong will receive an expansion, entitled Sea of Sorrow, in 2026. Additionally, the original Hollow Knight will receive updates next year as well.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Expansion Announced, Coming In 2026 - Pixelbytegaming
Team Cherry, the developer behind Game of the Year nominee Hollow Knight: Silksong, has announced plans for the next year of the title, which includes a new expansion to the game, named Sea of Sorrow,...
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December 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Larian Studios has announced that Divinity: Original Sin is receiving a free update for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2.

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Divinity: Original Sin II Getting Upgrade For PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, And Nintendo Switch 2 - Pixelbytegaming
Developer Larian took to the stage at the Video Game Awards last week to announce that the next project they are working on after their hugely popular Baldur's Gate III, is a return in some kind to th...
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December 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Developer The Chinese Room has released its first post-launch dev diary to outline the Winter Update for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2.

This update includes additiona holiday themed cosmetics and a custom difficulty.

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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Gets Winter Update Outline, Adding Custom Difficulty And New Outfits - Pixelbytegaming
Developer Chinese Room has released its first dev diary since the release of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 back in October. The diary outlines the upcoming Winter Update for the game, showcas...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Phantom Blade Zero, releasing for PlayStation 5 and PC next year, will have a 12-month window of Console exclusivity.

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Phantom Blade Zero Has 12 Month Exclusivity with PlayStation 5 - Pixelbytegaming
Phantom Blade Zero, the upcoming action game from Chinese developer S-GAME Studio, has a 12-month console exclusivity window with the PlayStation 5. This is similar to other games like Silent Hill 2 R...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a spiritual successor to the classic BioWare RPG series, was announced during the Video Game Awards.

It is being developed by Arcanaut Studios with Old Republic director Casey Hudson leading the project.

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Star Wars: Fate of The Old Republic Announced At The Video Game Awards - Pixelbytegaming
Opening up the Video Game Awards on the main stage, a new Star Wars title was announced. The game, entitled Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, is a single-player, narrative-driven RPG that will serv...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM