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A new rumor claims that Blizzard could be teaming up with the publisher behind ARC Raiders on a surprising StarCraft project.
Rumor: Blizzard could be partnering with ARC Raiders publisher to develop new StarCraft game
A new rumor claims that Blizzard could be teaming up with the publisher behind ARC Raiders on a surprising StarCraft project.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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Discord announces a significant change that will affect all its users across the globe starting in March, and states the reasons behind its decision. bit.ly/3ZrIx7W
February 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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It could be really bad for Discord if Californians contact the office of the Attorney General to report the potential violations of CCPA and CALOPPA citing the recent breach from a few months back where 1.5tb of user data and millions of IDs were leaked, but who can say for sure?
February 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Not the best news to start the day with, frankly.

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Discord Announces Big Change Coming in March
Discord announces a significant change that will affect all its users across the globe starting in March, and states the reasons behind its decision.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Honestly, I could see this happening, given… well, look around you.

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Insider Comments on Next-Gen Xbox’s Potential Launch Window
A gaming industry insider reports that the potential launch of Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console still depends on some ongoing factors.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:01 AM
I'll have to go back to FF7 Rebirth once the PS5 version gets these.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is Getting 13 New Cheats That Are Total Game-Changers
The upcoming Switch 2 and Xbox versions of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will include 13 cheats that can break the game in different ways.
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February 7, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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It's time to Digivolve your Switch 2 collection!

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One of the Best Digimon Games of All Time is Coming to Switch and Switch 2
Digimon fans will soon get to play one of the franchise's top-rated games on the Switch and Switch 2 later this year.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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This was a nice surprise I didn't expect to see.

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A Steam game delisted seven years ago is coming back
One of Steam's most hilarious crossover titles is returning after it was delisted seven years ago, and brings some improvements for players to enjoy.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:57 AM
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We'll see if or when Nintendo has to change things.

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Nintendo issues official statement on potential for Switch 2 price increase
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa weighs in on the potential for a price increase of the Switch 2 console going into the next fiscal year.
gamerant.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:23 PM
It's time to Digivolve your Switch 2 collection!

gamerant.com/digimon-stor...
One of the Best Digimon Games of All Time is Coming to Switch and Switch 2
Digimon fans will soon get to play one of the franchise's top-rated games on the Switch and Switch 2 later this year.
gamerant.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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Just look at the curve. Just look at it.

Significant early life sales advantage for Switch 2 driven by higher supply pulling demand forward, while Switch 1 was more seasonally driven.

The idea that this curve has some talking about 'losing momentum' or as 'disappointing' is absolutely baffling.
I pixel counted the sell through graph provided by Nintendo for Switch 2 and Switch 1's first years

Switch 2 2025: ~15.2M
Switch 1 2017: ~13.7M

Link has it broken down by week

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February 5, 2026 at 2:42 AM
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There is an actual argument that this curse actually worked.
February 4, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Last one for the night, hot off the presses!

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Nintendo Switch Online Users Now Have Two More Game Boy Classics to Play
Nintendo surprises Switch Online subscribers with a fresh shadowdrop of two classic Game Boy titles from the early 90s.
gamerant.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:08 AM
We'll see if or when Nintendo has to change things.

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Nintendo issues official statement on potential for Switch 2 price increase
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa weighs in on the potential for a price increase of the Switch 2 console going into the next fiscal year.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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It is worth noting that Nintendo breaks down sales for Switch 2 Editions like this

Switch 1 = Switch 1
Switch 2 Digital = Switch 1
Switch 2 Physical = Switch 2
Switch 2 Upgrade = Not counted
February 3, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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Serebii Update: As of December 31st 2025, Pokémon Legends: Z-A has sold 12.3 million units

Switch: 8.41 million
Switch 2: 3.89 million

www.serebii.net
February 3, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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Nintendo Switch 2 now at 17.37 million units sold as of Dec 31, 2025. Nintendo Switch at 155.37 million units

Mario World World sold 14.03 million
Donkey Kong Bananza 4.25 million
February 3, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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The next time I do MSQ with Shen...

It will be the Endwalker finale...

I don't know if I am ready for this...
February 3, 2026 at 7:31 AM
I'm not immune to FF9 nostalgia at all, and I don't care. #FFXIV
February 3, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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One of Steam's latest fantasy MMORPGs could be headed toward a shutdown less than two months after the game's early access launch on the platform.
New fantasy MMORPG on Steam could be facing potential shutdown
One of Steam's latest fantasy MMORPGs could be headed toward a shutdown less than two months after the game's early access launch on the platform.
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February 1, 2026 at 11:30 PM