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Divinity and Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian has said that it won’t use generative AI to create concept art or in the process of writing Divinity, but the developer is still interested in using the technology in other areas.

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January 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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‘As usual, we do what Nintendon’t’: Peripheral firm DBrand has announced a ‘fix’ for Nintendo Switch 2’s new Joy-Cons.

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‘As usual, we do what Nintendon’t’: Peripheral firm ‘fixes’ Switch 2’s new Joy-Cons | VGC
DBrand quickly launches matching color skins following criticism of new controllers…
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January 9, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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The upcoming Xbox Developer Direct will feature a currently unannounced fourth game.

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The Xbox Developer Direct will feature a secret unannounced fourth game | VGC
VGC understands the fourth title is a promising indie game…
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January 9, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Divinity and Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian has said that it won’t use generative AI to create concept art or in the process of writing Divinity, but the developer is still interested in using the technology in other areas.

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January 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
The upcoming Xbox Developer Direct will feature a currently unannounced fourth game.

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The Xbox Developer Direct will feature a secret unannounced fourth game | VGC
VGC understands the fourth title is a promising indie game…
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January 9, 2026 at 1:28 PM
‘As usual, we do what Nintendon’t’: Peripheral firm DBrand has announced a ‘fix’ for Nintendo Switch 2’s new Joy-Cons.

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‘As usual, we do what Nintendon’t’: Peripheral firm ‘fixes’ Switch 2’s new Joy-Cons | VGC
DBrand quickly launches matching color skins following criticism of new controllers…
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January 9, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Nintendo Switch 2’s latest GameCube release, Fire Emblem, is now live, bringing the total number of games on the service to eight.

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Nintendo Switch 2’s latest GameCube game is now live, bringing the total to 8 games | VGC
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance has been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library…
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January 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
The Division 3 will have ‘as big an impact’ as The Division 1, the game’s producer has claimed.

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The Division 3 will have ‘as big an impact’ as The Division 1, says producer | VGC
The Division 3 was announced in 2023…
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January 9, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Xbox and Obsidian’s Avowed is coming to PS5 next month, alongside a big content update.

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Xbox and Obsidian’s Avowed is coming to PS5 with new modes and content | VGC
Avowed PS5 will release next month alongside an anniversary update…
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January 8, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Nintendo has announced the first set of Joy-Con 2 controllers with a brand-new colorway.

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January 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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An Xbox Developer Direct is coming later this month featuring Fable, Forza, and Game Freak.

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Xbox Developer Direct coming later this month featuring Fable, Forza and Game Freak | VGC
The show will feature the first in-depth look at Fable…
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January 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Switch 2 sales slowed over Christmas compared to Switch 1 in many Western markets, including the US and UK.

A 'senior Nintendo employee' attributed the dip to a “complicated economic landscape”, higher prices, and “the absence of a major Western game”.

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Switch 2 sales slowed over Christmas, down 35% in the US compared to Switch 1 launch | VGC
Various European markets also saw a decline follow record-breaking launch…
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January 8, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Clair Obscur, Ghost of Yōtei, Arc Raiders, and Dispatch top this year's DICE Awards nominees.

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Clair Obscur, Ghost of Yōtei, Arc Raiders, and Dispatch top DICE Awards nominees | VGC
Blue Prince and Death Stranding 2 are also up for multiple awards at the AIAS event…
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January 8, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Phasmophobia’s creator is launching Kinetic Publishing to ‘champion’ indies.

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Phasmophobia’s creator is launching Kinetic Publishing to ‘champion’ indies | VGC
The publisher says it will reject AI-generated…
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January 8, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Following its launch in Japan last year, Nintendo will debut its range of My Mario products in the US and Europe next month, it’s announced.

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Nintendo’s new ‘My Mario’ kids range will go on sale in the US and Europe next month | VGC
The range includes wood block toys that work as Amiibo…
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January 8, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Switch 2 sales slowed over Christmas compared to Switch 1 in many Western markets, including the US and UK.

A 'senior Nintendo employee' attributed the dip to a “complicated economic landscape”, higher prices, and “the absence of a major Western game”.

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Switch 2 sales slowed over Christmas, down 35% in the US compared to Switch 1 launch | VGC
Various European markets also saw a decline follow record-breaking launch…
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January 8, 2026 at 2:50 PM
An Xbox Developer Direct is coming later this month featuring Fable, Forza, and Game Freak.

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Xbox Developer Direct coming later this month featuring Fable, Forza and Game Freak | VGC
The show will feature the first in-depth look at Fable…
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January 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Nintendo Switch 2’s Mario Tennis Fever will have the most playable characters in series history, a new overview trailer has revealed.

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Nintendo Switch 2’s Mario Tennis Fever will have the most playable characters in series history | VGC
Goomba, Nabbit, Piranha Plant, Baby Wario, and Baby Waluigi all make their debut…
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January 8, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Nintendo has announced the first set of Joy-Con 2 controllers with a brand-new colorway.

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January 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
A preliminary employment tribunal hearing for recently fired Rockstar Games developers kicked off this week, with their union seeking interim relief.

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Fired Rockstar Games developers fight for payroll relief at employment tribunal hearing | VGC
Rockstar claims that fired staff were breaching confidentiality agreements…
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January 8, 2026 at 10:47 AM
South Park is coming to Fortnite this week: Here’s the first trailer.

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South Park is coming to Fortnite this week: Here’s the first trailer | VGC
The veteran animated series is the latest brand to appear in Epic’s game…
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January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A PEGI rating has leaked an unannounced Life is Strange sequel with ‘strong language’ and ‘illegal drug use’.

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A rating has leaked an unannounced Life is Strange sequel with ‘strong language’ and ‘drug use’ | VGC
‘Life is Strange: Reunion’ is coming to PlayStation 5, published by Square Enix.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Machine Games is reportedly working on Wolfenstein 3 and a ‘Rainbow Six Siege-style’ multiplayer title.

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Machine Games is reportedly working on Wolfenstein 3 and a ‘Rainbow Six Siege-style’ multiplayer title | VGC
The Bethesda studio has previously expressed interest in a third Wolfenstein…
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January 7, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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January 7, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Blizzard will reportedly reveal the unannounced StarCraft shooter from Far Cry's former boss later this year.

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Blizzard will reportedly reveal a StarCraft shooter from the former Far Cry boss later this year | VGC
The project is reportedly being led by former Ubisoft lead Dan Hay…
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January 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM