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Next-Gen Xbox On Track For 2027 Launch Says AMD CEO

Valve's console-like PC is apparently arriving early this year and the next Xbox could launch in 2027

By Zack Zwiezen Published February 3, 2026

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GTA 6 Doesn’t Mean The End Of GTA Online: ‘We’ll Continue To Support It’

Grand Theft Auto Online ain't being shutdown anytime soon, according to Take-Two's CEO

By Zack Zwiezen Published February 3, 2026
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Cyberpunk 2 Director Explains Why First-Person Was Perfect For The Original RPG: ‘You’re A Mind Trapped In A Decaying Body’

He says the third-person perspective only works for characters like Geralt

Amelia Zollner Published February 3, 2026
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No, GTA 6 Isn’t Skipping Physical Discs At Launch

An online rumor that Rockstar would skip a digital Grand Theft Auto 6 release is false, says Take-Two

By Zack Zwiezen Published February 3, 2026
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Borderlands 4‘s Big Switch 2 Debut Is Officially On Pause

The port was originally due out last year

By Ethan Gach Published February 3, 2026

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Ex-Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Allegedly Emailed With Jeffrey Epstein A Bunch

Government files reveal the two planning for multiple meet-ups

By Ethan Gach Published February 3, 2026
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GTA 6 Still Confirmed For November With Summer Marketing Blitz Planned

Take-Two Interactive seems confident that Rockstar's big open world sequel is arriving later this year

By Zack Zwiezen Published February 3, 2026
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Chappell Roan Stuns In New Fortnite Skins

The ‘HOTTOGO’ singer is finally headlining Fortnite Festival

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 3, 2026
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Highguard’s Surprise 5v5 Mode Is Sticking Around But It’s Not Enough

More players helps to make matches in this free-to-play shooter more exciting, but doesn't fix its other problems

By Zack Zwiezen Published February 3, 2026
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Stardew Valley‘s Unexpected 1.7 Update Sounds Even Bigger Than We Thought

ConcernedApe teases new marriage candidates, improvements to children, and a possible map editor

Amelia Zollner Published February 3, 2026

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Is Getting More Magic Cards And They Look Amazing

Gale and Shadowheart are the stars of the latest Secret Lair drop

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 3, 2026
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Oh Look, The Vita’s Back

Also: Nintendo can't keep getting away with this

By Ethan Gach Published February 3, 2026
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Yu-Gi-Oh Could Be Lego’s Next Big Anime Crossover

The contest-winning design will be made into an official Lego set

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 3, 2026
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Netflix Remembers It Never Shut Down Its Old PS3 App, Announces It Is Doing That Very Soon

The ability to watch Netflix on the PlayStation 3 launched back in 2009 via a strange disc

By Zack Zwiezen Published February 3, 2026
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5 Things We Just Learned From Nintendo About How The Switch 2 Is Doing

A new earnings report provides fresh data points for assessing the console's first six months

By Ethan Gach Published February 3, 2026

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Obsidian’s Latest RPGs Didn’t Sell Well, So Don’t Expect The Outer Worlds 3

The Xbox studio's survival sequel Grounded 2, however, was a big hit

By Zack Zwiezen Published February 3, 2026
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Olympic Skater’s Minions Routine Is So Good The Internet Bullies Universal To Let Him Use The Music

Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté’s Minions routine was nearly intercepted due to a copyright dispute

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 3, 2026
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Ex-GTA Veteran Leslie Benzies Refutes Epstein Files Allegation: ‘I Have Never Met Jeffrey Epstein’

The producer left Rockstar Games in 2016

By Ethan Gach Published February 3, 2026
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AI-Generated Podcasts Starring Characters Like God Of War’s Kratos Might Be Sony’s Worst Patent Ever

The podcast would give you updates on games you’re playing in the simulated voices of your favorite characters

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 3, 2026
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Podracing Confirmed For 2026’s Coolest-Looking Star Wars Game

Sebulba won't be driving around in a land speeder in Star Wars: Galactic Racer later this year

By Zack Zwiezen Published February 2, 2026

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