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TheSixthAxis is one of the biggest and oldest independent gaming websites in the world. Follow us for the latest news, reviews, and previews. All articles are written by actual humans. Based in the UK.

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SAND: Raiders of Sophie is releasing in March. Are we the only ones who think it looks like a mech battler based on the spider mech from Wild Wild West?

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SAND: Raiders of Sophie comes to PC in March, console versions confirmed too | TheSixthAxis
The online multiplayer mech base building and looter SAND: Raiders of Sophie is going to be releasing in March for PC, with PS5, and Xbox Series XS
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January 10, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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"Rogue Trader on the Switch 2 is a bad port of a fantastic game." That's @thecitywake.bsky.social's verdict so pick up the game on any other platform.

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Nintendo Switch 2 Review | TheSixthAxis
Rogue Trader on Nintendo Switch 2 is more rough than rogue, and in need of some performance patches and improvements to be worthy of the game.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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We have made it to Friday though January still stretches out in front of us. That's why we've been playing games and you can check out what digital delights the team were playing this week.

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What We Played – Dragon Quest VII, Darktide & Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora | TheSixthAxis
I've been ill. Wallowing in a horrible flu-ridden morass, and sleeping a hell of a lot. I have had some companions through this Lemsip-flavoured fog,
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January 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Retro futuristic Western ExeKiller has a new gameplay overview that gives details about the world you will explore.

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Futuristic Western ExeKiller has a new gameplay overview trailer | TheSixthAxis
If you like the future Western aesthetic then Paradark Studios' ExeKiller is one to keep an eye on. Described as a retro future Western, ExeKiller is set
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January 9, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Avowed comes to PS5 in February.

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Obsidian's RPG Avowed is coming to PS5 for its first anniversary | TheSixthAxis
Another day, another "Xbox game is coming to PS5" announcement, as it's now been confirmed that Obsidian's fantasy RPG Avowed is coming to PlayStation 5
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January 9, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Deep Rock Galactic's next season has been confirmed. It is called Relics of Hoxxes and it begins on January 29th.

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Deep Rock Galactic Season 6 is called Relics of Hoxxes, begins January 29th | TheSixthAxis
Ghost Ship Games has announced details for Deep Rock Galactic's new season, including the name, date, key art and other content details. Deep Rock
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January 9, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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We're now at entrants 15 to 11 in our Most Wanted countdown. Find out which games just missed out on the Top 10.

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Our Most Wanted Games 2026 #15 - #11 | TheSixthAxis
On the cusp of the top 10 and we have a bunch of PS5 exclusives, and some long-awaited returns.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Nintendo has released a new Mario Tennis Fever gameplay overview deep dive.

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Nintendo serves up a Mario Tennis Fever gameplay deep dive and Baby Waluigi | TheSixthAxis
With just a month before the Mario Tennis Fever release on 12th February for Switch 2, Nintendo has shared a gameplay deep dive to reveal a bunch of the
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January 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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South Park has come to Fortnite.

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South Park has dropped into Fortnite with a new Quints 5-player playlist | TheSixthAxis
Epic is kicking off 2026 with their first major Fortnite collab event of the year, as South Park has been smushed into the enduring battle royale. There's
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January 9, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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Following feedback from players who have played the demo, Nova Roma's early access release date has been delayed by two months.

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Nova Roma's early access launch has been delayed to March | TheSixthAxis
Developer Lion Shield that its Roman themed city builder Nova Roma will no longer be releasing into early access on January 22nd. Following feedback from
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January 9, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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PUBG Blindspot Early Access begins on February 5th.

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PUBG Blindspot enters Early Access on February 5th | TheSixthAxis
PUBG Studios has announced that its PUBG spin off PUBG: Blindspot will be released into Early Access on February 5th. PUBG: Blindspot is a different
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January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Heart of the Forest, the new FMV psychological horror from Wales Interactive and Trapped Predator, will be bringing the scares in February.

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Psychological horror Heart of the Forest release date set for February 12th | TheSixthAxis
Publisher Wales Interactive and developer Trapped Predator have announced that the interactive psychological horror FMV game Heart of the Forest will be
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January 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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An Xbox Developer Direct is taking place on January 22nd with gameplay from Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation confirmed.

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Xbox Developer Direct announced, will feature Fable and Forza Horizon 6 | TheSixthAxis
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Developer Direct will be taking place on January 22nd, and has confirmed Fable, Forza Horizon, and Game Freak's
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January 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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JDM: Japanese Drift Master is launching on February 6th for PS5.

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JDM: Japanese Drift Master will be out in February for PS5 | TheSixthAxis
Gaming Factory has confirmed the PS5 release date for JDM: Japanese Drift Master, with players able to get behind the wheel on February 6th. The PS5
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January 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Seasons are coming to The Elder Scrolls Online from April.

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'Tis the Season for a new seasonal Elder Scrolls Online roadmap style | TheSixthAxis
Seasons are coming to The Elder Scrolls Online on 2nd April, as Bethesda look to make the biggest shakeup to the MMORPG's continued development in a long,
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January 7, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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Ubisoft Halifax has been shut down. 71 people, the majority of whom had voted to unionise, will be let go.

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Ubisoft close a studio weeks after the workers vote to unionise | TheSixthAxis
Ubisoft, which received €1.16bn investment in 2025 from Tencent,  have closed its studio in Halifax, Canada.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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It is time for another round up of Our Most Wanted Games of 2026, this time looking at entries 20 to 16.

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Our Most Wanted Games of 2026 – #20 to #16 | TheSixthAxis
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis remake and Pragmata feature in the top 20 of our Most Wanted Games of 2026.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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You can't have Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 without the Orks. Watch their introduction video now.

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Orks get the perfect cinematic trailer for Dawn of War 4 | TheSixthAxis
A new cinematic trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 has been released, introducing the Orks to the game in pretty much perfect fashion. Check it
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January 8, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road "is a brilliant, charming, and thoroughly good-natured, and a fantastic game." That is @thecitywake.bsky.social's verdict. Read his review to find out more.

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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Review | TheSixthAxis
Inazuma Eleven: Vicotry Road brings its latest take on the RPG sports drama to modern consoles, and it's an easy one to fall for.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Things are getting even colder in PUBG with the release of update 39.2, and satellites are falling from the sky.

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PUBG update 39.2 adds a Satellite Crash Special Zone | TheSixthAxis
PUBG has been updated to version 39.2 on PC today, with consoles getting the update on January 15th, and this update has intensified the environmental
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January 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Our Most Wanted Games of 2026 continues, with us now looking at 25 to 21 in the countdown. There's a bit a mix of horror, action, strategy, and Batman.

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Our Most Wanted Games 2026 – #25 to #21 | TheSixthAxis
Entering the top half of our Most Wanted of 2026 list, there's everything from Fire Emblem and Batman to the next RGG game, Stranger Than Heaven.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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The sandbox soulslike Duel Corp will be launching into Early Access in just a couple of weeks.

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Duel Corp. Early Access release date has been confirmed for January 21st | TheSixthAxis
Dreameffect Entertainment has confirmed that its third person openworld soulslike Duel Corp. will be launching into early access on January 21st. Duel
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January 7, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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@thecitywake.bsky.social has called the Woojer Strap 4 "an excellent entry-level haptic device." Read how immersed he felt in his games and music while wearing it in his review.

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Woojer Strap 4 Review - Rumble pack | TheSixthAxis
Gamers are always looking for the next level. A bigger sword, a more powerful gun, magic that turns your foes into globs of pink mush. But what about
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January 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Romeo Is A Dead Man latest trailer introduces the rather bonkers story. And no, we don't keep accidentally referring to the game as Romeo Must Die...

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Romeo Is a Dead Man's new trailer gives us a bonkers taste of what Grasshopper Manufacture are cooking up | TheSixthAxis
It's already 2026? So that means it's time for a new year of fresh new games, and a whole 12 months of lusting after the next big thing? Let's get started
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January 6, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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StarRupture has launched into Early Access today, and @creepyjar.com has given some details of the roadmap.

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StarRupture roadmap released as game launches into Early Access today | TheSixthAxis
Creepy Jar's newest survival game StarRupture has launched into Steam Early Access today, with a launch discount price of $15.99 / €15,99 / £13.59 / 51,99
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January 6, 2026 at 2:39 PM