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Recent concerns about the rising cost of game consoles started with an announcement from Micron, a major maker of computer memory and storage. They’re stopping sales of these products to everyday consumers, choosing instead to focus on supplying memory and storage to AI companies and large businesses. This leaves fewer manufacturers making the essential parts found in PCs and consoles, leading to worries about significant price increases. Microsoft and Sony have already raised prices on Xbox and PlayStation consoles. While Nintendo has suggested the upcoming Switch 2 might not see a price hike, investors are still concerned about the future of the Switch 2 and the value of Nintendo stock.

Last year, there were many rumors about a remake of Black Flag, but Ubisoft could have announced anything at any time. After canceling several games recently, it now appears the remake, currently known as Black Flag Resynced, has been delayed to later this year, though it’s still being worked on. Ubisoft hasn’t officially confirmed the delay, or even fully announced the remake, and is being very secretive about the project. This makes Black Flag Resynced one of the biggest unknowns in the gaming world, but one thing seems certain: the naval combat will be a highlight.

LEGO games aren’t just for kids – they’re designed for all ages! While you won’t find any LEGO versions of mature games like Doom or Mortal Kombat (though that would be interesting!), some LEGO games appeal more to adults due to their gameplay and the franchises they’re based on. We’ll be ranking those games based on their quality and how much adults would enjoy them.

Obsidian Entertainment launched The Outer Worlds 2, Avowed, and Grounded 2 in 2025, and continues to support them with updates. The studio is already planning its next projects, with rumors suggesting they have four games in the works. This hints at another strong year for Obsidian fans, though a recent interview with a co-founder suggests there might be some important considerations to keep in mind.

Chapters 1171 and 1172 saw Luffy and Loki enter the battle, with the latter chapter focusing on the strategies of their allies. A key moment occurred when Elder Jarul announced Elbaf would oppose the World Government, an event many fans consider the start of the final war in One Piece.

The February 5 Partner Showcase will be the third Nintendo Direct presentation of 2026. Earlier in January, Nintendo held two Directs close together. The first focused entirely on Super Mario Galaxy Movie, revealing the look of Yoshi created by Illumination and announcing an April 1, 2026 release date in the US. The second Direct was dedicated to Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, offering fans a detailed 20-minute look at the game’s new features.

Some Pokémon designs aren’t popular with everyone. This is often because they’re unusual or have simple ideas behind them, like the ice cream-themed Vanillite line or the strangely shaped Bruxish.

Despite its success – including winning Best Multiplayer Game at the 2025 Game Awards and selling over 12 million copies – the popular shooter ARC Raiders has been plagued by cheaters. As a live-service game with a large player base, it was inevitable that hackers would try to spoil the experience for legitimate players. After a surge in cheating over the Christmas holidays, Embark Studios announced plans in early January to combat the issue. They promised to update the game’s rules and improve cheat detection. Now, it seems they’ve implemented another change that players will appreciate.

Based on what we’ve seen of Crimson Desert so far, it appears to have everything a large-scale open-world game needs to succeed in 2026. It boasts a lot of gameplay features and diverse content, and the world is incredibly vast – though size alone doesn’t guarantee quality. The bigger question, however, is whether Crimson Desert can create the same immersive atmosphere as Red Dead Redemption 2, making it feel less like a game and more like a believable, living world. While we’ll have to wait for the game’s release to know for sure, what’s been revealed already suggests how Crimson Desert might stack up against Red Dead Redemption 2.

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