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HBO Max Feb 2026 drops huge: Paddington sequel joins A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms S1 finale 'The Morrow' on Feb 22! Dunk & Egg's 6-ep run (premiered Jan 18) smashed 6.7M views early, renewed for S2 in 2027. Epic GOT
#GOT #HBOMax
Everything Coming to HBO Max in February 2026
A Paddington sequel and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 finale round out the HBO Max lineup in February.
www.ign.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:30 AM
🚀 Jan 31 Gaming Recap: 5 top stories (thread) 👇 #GamingNews #GamingUpdates
January 31, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Phasmophobia's 2026 roadmap is INSANE! 🚀 Kinetic Games confirms 4 events (3 returning + 1 mystery), 3 new maps, the massive 1.0 launch with Horror 2.0, and a full player character overhaul—new animations, models, hunts
#Phasmophobia #Horror20
Phasmophobia's 2026 roadmap confirms 4 events, 3 maps, and that 1.0 release and player character overhaul
<img src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/phasmophobia-switch-2.jpg?width=690&amp;quality=85&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp" /> <p><a href="https://www.eurogamer.net/games/phasmophobia">Phasmophobia</a> developer Kinetic Games has shared its 2026 roadmap, complete with hints of four seasonal events, two r
www.eurogamer.net
January 31, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Dispatch dev AdHoc Studio apologizes if their Switch censored content disclaimer looked hidden—wires crossed on placement in the 'Disclaimer' field instead of 'About The Game'. They worked with Nintendo to meet
#DispatchGame #NintendoSwitch
Dispatch studio apologises if it "looks like it was trying to hide" censored Switch content disclaimer: "lots of lessons learned here"
<img src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dispatch-censored.jpg?width=690&amp;quality=85&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp" /> <p>Developer AdHoc Studio has issued a statement insisting it was not "trying to hide" a disclaimer about censored content on Switch, but did admit it had inadvertently put the notic
www.eurogamer.net
January 31, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Project: Gorgon hits 1.0 with Statehelm—200 new quests in the largest map the devs have ever built 🎮 After 8 years in early access, are you finally jumping into this old-school MMORPG?
#ProjectGorgon #MMORPG
Old-school MMO Project: Gorgon launches into 1.0 with an update that adds 'by far the largest and most complex map we've ever made'
Embark upon 200 new quests in the capital city of Statehelm.
www.pcgamer.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:48 PM
🚨 WWE 2K26 drops March 6 for premium editions (King of Kings, Attitude Era, Monday Night War) & March 13 for Standard on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC. CM Punk graces the cover & stars in Showcase mode. New match
#WWE2K26 #CMPunk
WWE 2K26 release date, editions, new match types, Ringside Pass system, Showcase mode and pre-order bonus revealed
<img src="https://www.videogameschronicle.com/files/2026/01/wwe-2k26.jpg" /> 2K Sports shares a wealth of information on WWE 2K26
www.videogameschronicle.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:45 AM
RGG Studio confirms launch day patch 1.11 for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties on PS5, PS4, Switch 2, fixing demo's dodgy visuals like Kubochi River lighting in Downtown Ryukyu—plus other improvements. Demo ain't the final
#YakuzaKiwami3 #PS5
Yakuza Kiwami 3's Dodgy Visuals Will Be Fixed in a Launch Day Patch
<p><strong>Look out for update 1.11 on PS5, PS4.</strong></p><p>RGG Studio will have a PS5, PS4 update ready for the launch day of <a href="https://www.pushsquare.com/games/ps5/yakuza_kiwami_3_and_dark_ties">Yakuza Kiwami 3</a> to fix the graphical flaws and bugs that have been going viral across so
www.pushsquare.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:30 AM
HBO's Harry Potter series is dropping early 2027—but we're still stuck in the fog on whether that means January or April. With 8 episodes planned, will they actually stick the landing or fumble like the last few seasons
#HarryPotter #HBO
Harry Potter Series Release Window Is Still Early 2027, HBO CEO Affirms
The upcoming HBO TV adaptation of the Harry Potter books still has something shaped like a release window, with HBO CEO Casey Bloys affirming that it will arrive in early 2027.
www.ign.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:31 PM
🚀 Jan 30 Gaming Recap: 5 top stories (thread) 👇 #GamingNews
January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
FINALLY! Fast Forever officially drops March 17, 2028 🚗 After years of delays and budget chaos, the 11th Fast & Furious is locked in. Will this actually be the franchise's final lap, or are we getting a 12th?
#FastAndFurious #FastForever
Fast and Furious 11 Finally Confirmed With Official Title and Release Date
Universal Pictures has finally dated the long-delayed 11th and possibly final film in the Fast and Furious franchise after a protracted pre-production.
www.ign.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:13 PM
RGG Studio addresses fan concerns over graphical issues in the Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties demo on Switch 2 and other platforms—issues like poor lighting at Kubochi River don't represent the final game. A v1.11 patch
#YakuzaKiwami3 #Switch2
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Dev Acknowledges Demo's "Graphical Issues", Launch Update Planned
<p><strong>It "does not represent the final experience".</strong></p><p>Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/yakuza-kiwami-3-and-dark-ties-scores-a-switch-2-eshop-demo-this-week">recently released a demo</a> for <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/games/
www.nintendolife.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Metal Gear Solid series blasts past 65.1M copies sold worldwide after Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's release, jumping nearly 2M from 63.3M in Q3 2025 alone! Konami confirms Delta sold 1M+ shortly after launch on
#MetalGearSolid #MGS_delta
Metal Gear Solid series soars past 62.5m copies sold following release of Metal Gear Delta: Snake Eater
<img src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/snakey-snake-metal-gear-solidy.jpg?width=690&amp;quality=85&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp" /> <p>The Metal Gear Solid series has sold over 65.5m copies worldwide, according to a new business post by Konami.</p> <p><a href="https://www.eurogamer.net/metal-gear-sol
www.eurogamer.net
January 30, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe (Eric Barone) reassures fans: 'I'm alive, the game is still in development' on Haunted Chocolatier. In a new blog post, he debunks rumors of abandonment or content moving to Stardew
#HauntedChocolatier #StardewValley
"I'm alive, the game is still in development" - Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe gives update on Haunted Chocolatier
<img src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Haunted-Chocolatier-image-showing-a-nighttime-scene-with-a-person-next-to-a-watery-pool-holding-a-stick.-A-bear-like-creature-is-next-to-them.jpg?width=690&amp;quality=85&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp" /> <p>Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has s
www.eurogamer.net
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The Pitt S2E4 '10:00 A.M.' cranks up the ER chaos on July 4th post-Code Black: parkour dude Vince bleeds out after intern Ogilvie yanks glass shard, Langdon trims superglued eyelashes off TikTok star Willow, Whitaker
#ThePitt #HBOMax
The Pitt: Season 2, Episode 4 - "10:00 A.M." Review
The Pitt Season 2 delivers another winning blend of humor, character drama, and slowly mounting unease in Episode 4.
www.ign.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Nintendo's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct just dropped a 22-min banger packed with Mii drama, crushes, heartbreak, island building, custom pets/clothes at Palette House, and regional tweaks like UK pizza vs JP
#TomodachiLife #NintendoSwitch
Guide: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Nintendo Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
<p><strong>Dream Direct.</strong></p><p>Well, a new contender for our most-anticipated game of 2026 just appeared. Nintendo has spilled the beans on <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/tomodachi_life_living_the_dream">Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream</a>, with a 22-minute Dir
www.nintendolife.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:32 PM
🚀 Jan 29 Gaming Recap: 5 top stories (thread) 👇 #GamingNews #GamingUpdate
January 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
🚀 Nintendo just dropped the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct bombshell! Miis get male, female, or nonbinary genders with matching relationship prefs, custom face paint, massive island terraforming, roommate drama
#TomodachiLife #NintendoSwitch
Nintendo reveals more Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream info, including its release date
<img src="https://www.videogameschronicle.com/files/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-29-142658.jpg" /> The game will be coming to Switch in April
www.videogameschronicle.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Huge news for fighters: Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage drops on Switch 2 March 26, 2026—the FIRST Nintendo release in the series' 33-year history! Cross-play with PS5/Xbox/PC, rollback netcode, new moves, beta
#VirtuaFighter #Switch2
Virtua Fighter 5 REVO Switch 2 release date marks the first Nintendo release in the series’ 33-year history
<img src="https://www.videogameschronicle.com/files/2025/09/virtua-fighter-5-revo.webp" /> An Open Beta test will take place in February to prepare for its release
www.videogameschronicle.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:28 PM
WoW's Midnight pre-patch Twilight Ascension event just got massively buffed after player complaints about stingy rewards! Rares now drop 2-3 Twilight Blade Insignias (up from 1), gear costs slashed from 40 to 20, no
#WoW #Midnight
WoW's expansion pre-patch event has buffed its rewards after being a little stingy at first, and I am running out of ways to phrase these sorts of headlines without plagiarising myself
Set your watch.
www.pcgamer.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Code Vein 2 drops tomorrow! Deluxe/Ultimate early access live now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam). Standard unlocks: LA 3PM PST Jan 29, NY 6PM EST Jan 29, London 11PM GMT Jan 29, Tokyo 8AM JST Jan 30, Sydney 10AM
#CodeVein2 #PS5
Here's when Code Vein 2 launches in your timezone
Unlimited anime.
www.pcgamer.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:12 AM
🚀 Disney Afternoon Collection hits Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 on Feb 26! Original 6 NES gems—DuckTales, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers 1/2, Darkwing Duck, TaleSpin, DuckTales 2—PLUS 2 NEW SNES bangers: Bonkers & Goof Troop
#Switch2 #DuckTales
Disney Afternoon Collection Finally Announced for Nintendo Switch Consoles With February Release Date and 2 New Games
The nostalgia-packed The Disney Afternoon Collection finally has a Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 release date, and it’s bringing two more games for patient fans.
www.ign.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Paradox drops Bloodlines 2 2026 roadmap: expansions like Loose Cannon (Brujah Sheriff Benny) and The Flower & The Flame (Toreador Ysabella) moved UP slightly—Q2/Q3 hits sooner! Lasombra/Toreador clans now base game
#Bloodlines2 #VtM
Bloodlines 2 2026 roadmap moves up expansion release windows slightly, and yes, Bloodlines 2 has a roadmap for 2026
Paradox said it's not walking away from its underrated Vampire: The Masquerade action adventure, and it wasn't kidding.
www.pcgamer.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:59 PM
🚀 Jan 28 Gaming Recap: 5 top stories (thread) 👇 #GamingNews #GamingUpdate
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
🔥 Scott Pilgrim EX drops March 3rd with Matthew Patel & Robot-01 joining the fight! Seven playable characters, pixel-powered chaos, and new Anamanaguchi beats. Which character are you maining first?
#ScottPilgrimEX #Switch
Scott Pilgrim EX sets early March release, unveils two new playable characters, and gets a brand-new gameplay trailer
<img src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Scott-Pilgrim-EX-new-key-art.jpg?width=690&amp;quality=85&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp" /> <p><a href="https://www.eurogamer.net/games/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world">Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game</a> is a beat-em-up we've repeatedly gone back to over the ye
www.eurogamer.net
January 28, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Grounded 2's massive Toxic Tangle update is live! Dive into the vine-choked Garden biome packed with black ants, fireflies, wasps, rust beetles, and a terrifying snake boss. Mutations now split into active/passive for
#Grounded2 #Xbox
Grounded 2's massive new The Toxic Tangle update pushes Obsidian's game closer to full release, adds a ladybug with a gun turret
<img src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/grounded-2-ladybug-buggy.jpg?width=690&amp;quality=85&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp" /> <p><a href="https://www.eurogamer.net/games/grounded-2">Grounded 2</a> has just received a massive new update called The Toxic Tangle, which is adding a new Garden biome, new
www.eurogamer.net
January 28, 2026 at 4:21 PM