January 6th – France – The store page of noOne Studio’s Drill and Delve is currently live!
Drill and Delve is a mining game in which you must unravel a mystery by exploring your surroundings.
You’re a miner in the far future who works for a mega-mining corporation. Today was supposed to be just another day at work, but when things go wrong deep underground, you find yourself trapped in a vast crumbling mine.
About noOne Studio noOne is a studio run by three friends who are developing an indie game from scratch. One solo dev, one level designer, and one 3D artist learning their way and making the game they’d like to play!
Rejoice, Nintendo fans — today, renowned MMO publisher KingsIsle Entertainment announced that its most magical turn-based deckbuilding title, Wizard101, will finally land on Nintendo Switch! Soon, the world of The Spiral will be officially available on all platforms, both PC and console.
Previously only available on PC, last year’s release of the family-friendly MMO on consoles invited a whole new generation of young wizards, alongside returning Ravenwood Academy alumni, to immerse themselves in the Spiral’s multitude of mystical worlds. With its launch on Nintendo Switch, soon more people than ever can experience a realm full of charming characters, fantastical environments, and magical gameplay.
Wizard101 will be available to purchase on the Nintendo Switch for $19.99 USD and will include full access to the first of the current five story arcs of the Wizard101 storyline. As players progress further, content can be unlocked through the purchase of Crowns, the Wizard101 in-game premium currency. Wizard101 is also available to download for free on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, and players can enjoy free content up to the recently expanded Free-to-Play area in the Oasis zone of Krokotopia. Accounts created on a Nintendo device will play on the same server as the other console players, however cross-progression is currently unavailable.
About Wizard101
Dark magic has enveloped Wizard City and the many realms of the Spiral. As a new student at the Ravenwood School of Magical Arts, you might just be the last hope to stop the forces threatening to upend the balance of the world. Unleash your magic and dive into the mysteries surrounding a rogue professor and his nefarious schemes. As you progress through the story, the looming darkness grows in strength, putting the Spiral at risk.
Sharpen your strategy and wield potent magic in thrilling turn-based card battles. Be sure to customize your spell deck before each encounter to ensure you have the right cards at the right moment! Face enemies on your own or team up with friends to face bigger threats. Additionally, wizards are encouraged to take a break from the action with a host of non-story-based activities! Hatch and train cute pets, craft powerful weapons and gear, reap rewards through gardening, catch rare fish, or personalize your home with castle decorations.
The Spiral is constantly expanding with new worlds, features, and adventures. Are you ready for the challenge?
Wizard101 Key Features:
Team Up for Success: Join millions of other Wizards on your adventures in the Spiral. Whether you’re looking for assistance with a challenging foe, trading valuable Treasure Cards, or hatching powerful Pets, teaming up with friends can be both fun and rewarding.
Practice Makes Perfect: Head to the arena to prove your deckbuilding might! Improve your rank and fight to the top of the leaderboard in 1v1 or team-based battles.
A Ride Through Space and Time: Uncover secrets and explore vast worlds in an ever-expanding story. With over a thousand hours of questing content and more than 20 worlds to discover, there’s always a new adventure on the horizon.
Weekly Rewards: Earn incredible exclusive rewards in special, limited-time events! Events rotate weekly, and so do the rewards!
Wizard101 launches soon on Nintendo Switch, and is currently available on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The game is also available globally via Steam, including in all European countries, and available to download via the official Wizard101 website.
Copenhagen, Denmark – January 6th, 2026 – IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally-acclaimed HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios are proud to announce a collaboration with NVIDIA GeForce to deliver an enhanced PC experience for 007 First Light, launching May 27, 2026. 007 First Light is set to release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox ROG Ally X, Xbox ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch 2*, and PC, and is available for pre-order. Players who pre-order 007 First Light will get upgraded to the 007 First Light – Deluxe Edition for free, granting a 24-hour Early Access**, as well as exclusive in-game skins and outfits.
007 First Light harnesses the power of NVIDIA GeForce’s latest RTX technologies, bringing cinematic visuals and breakthrough performance to PC gamers worldwide. Developed in close collaboration with NVIDIA, the game features DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, for an even deeper sense of immersion and improved performance.
“Our partnership with NVIDIA on 007 First Light allows us to deliver a PC experience that matches the level of quality we believe the Bond franchise deserves. Performance, responsiveness, and visual fidelity, it all needs to feel effortless for the player, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX technologies including DLSS 4 enables us to deliver exactly that,” shared Ulas Karademir, CTO at IO Interactive.
IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios also unveiled the PC Specifications for 007 First Light, which can be found below. For 007 First Light, IO Interactive has significantly advanced its proprietary Glacier engine, evolving it to support the game’s cinematic tone, dynamic action, and breathtaking set pieces. The enhancements focus on delivering a smooth and immersive experience, from more expressive character performances to environments that feel alive and breathing. These improvements allow the team to stay true to the studio’s strengths in craftsmanship while raising the bar for a modern, reimagined Bond adventure in gaming.
007 First Light is scheduled to launch on May 27, 2026, and can be pre-ordered right now. Pre-order details can be found at https://ioi.dk/007firstlightgame.
*Pre-orders on Nintendo Switch 2 are limited to physical editions **24-hour early access limited to digital editions only
ABOUT 007 First Light
Coming on May 27, 2026, 007 First Light is a third-person action-adventure game that blends IO Interactive’s signature stealth and action gameplay mechanics, featuring a fully original, re-imagined origin story of a young James Bond.
Players will step into the shoes of a 26-year-old Bond, a promising yet sometimes rebellious Royal Navy air crewman who is recruited into MI6, immersing them in the exotic and dangerous world of espionage. Bond’s adventures will take players all around the globe, coming face to face with allies and foes while choosing how they overcome obstacles and challenges, whether it be with brute force, cunning guile, or charming wit.
ABOUT IO Interactive
IO Interactive is an independent video game developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.
IO Interactive will develop and publish a reimagined James Bond origin story with 007 First Light and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy. For more information, visit: https://ioi.dk.
ABOUT Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content. Original series premiere on Prime Video, which is available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Original films are produced and acquired by the studio for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studios also produces content for MGM+, the premium pay television network.
January 6, 2026 – Independent developer and publisher Alloy Mushroom is proud to announce the release of a new demo of their Mega Man-inspired 2D roguelike brawler Super Alloy Crush, on Steam this January 22. Whether playing solo or co-op, players will enjoy fast-paced, thrilling action every time they start the game.
Welcome to the Ranger, the spaceship that allows our heroes to travel between planets. In the Super Alloy universe, everyone aboard the Ranger is on a mission: To find the ultimate cosmic treasure: Planet AE-38. But, what about the obstacles and rivals along the way? Let the Cosmic Hunters Muu (Unit-02) and Kelly kick them straight into orbit! OUR HEROES.
Muu is a close-combat robot fighter using energy claws, capable of agile movement to knock enemies into the air and chase them with continuous combo attacks for massive damage, and Kelly, an enhanced human specializing in firearms and tactical martial arts combat, this high-skill character is capable of commanding the battlefield entirely.
Enjoy a brawler featuring side-scrolling platforming and roguelike combat in a visceral cosmic adventure where every punch lands hard. Team up for explosive combo chains and unleash overdrive burst attacks to defeat powerful enemies.
GAME FEATURES
3 Game Modes (available in solo or coop): Story Mode, Battle Rush and Ultimate Challenge.
Choose among two uniquely skilled Cosmic Hunters: Muu, a close-combat robot using energy claws, with air combat skills and combo attacks able to do massive damage, or Kelly, a more technical high-skill enhanced human specializing in firearms and tactical martial arts combat.
Deep Build Customization：50+ combat Tech Arts with Hundreds of Chips per character (multi-air-jump, infinite energy, multiple HP layers, etc) allow you to forge unique playstyles.
Support System：Revive using portable recovery ship checkpoints and battlefield support allies to turn the tide in desperate moments!
Battlefields and Enemies: Utilize elemental attacks to exploit weaknesses: Machines are vulnerable to electricity, and biological enemies fear fire. Gain combat advantage by using environmental objects!
Truly challenging Bosses: These powerful entities are equal in strength to the player characters. They can also accumulate energy and unleash Overdrive Burst attacks. To counter their powerful offensive, focus your attacks during the openings between their moves to break their ‘Stance’, interrupt their offense, and gain the upper hand!
ABOUT ALLOY MUSHROOM
Alloy Mushroom Studio is founded by Mabimogu, a.k.a. Mogu, an experienced developer passionate for 2D action games who single-handedly created Super Alloy Ranger, and he is also the producer behind The Vagrant. Programmer Lin Binglie helped porting work of Super Alloy Ranger. The studio is focusing on 2D action game, pixel art, and 2D HD animation production. Making great action games is the studio’s goal.
Today, Xbox announced a partnership with V (formerly VIDAA) to bring the Xbox app to select Hisense and V homeOS-powered Smart TVs in 2026. Quotes from V and Microsoft spokespeople are provided below.
The Xbox app on V homeOS-powered Smart TVs presents more ways to play on Xbox:
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential subscribers will be able to stream hundreds of games, from new releases to fan favorites, directly through the Xbox app on supported V homeOS, formerly VIDAA, TVs via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can enjoy unlimited cloud gaming, allowing you to play games, including select games you own, on the devices you choose – giving you more freedom to play your way.
With the Xbox app on V homeOS-powered Smart TVs, players will be able to explore a variety of great games including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and many more.
For more details on today’s partnership with V about the Xbox app coming to V homeOS-powered Smart TVs in 2026, visit the Xbox Wire post here.
“Partnering with V represents another step towards providing freedom and flexibility for players,” said Lori Wright, Corporate Vice President, Gaming Partnerships and Business Development. “By expanding Xbox Cloud Gaming to even more screens globally, we’re opening new pathways for discovery, inspiration, and connection to empower players to access the games they love in new ways.”
Guy Edri, CEO of V, added: “The integration of the Xbox app on V devices transforms the TV into a powerful gaming hub. We’re proud to bring Xbox’s legendary game catalogue to V users around the world. This launch embodies what V stands for—premium experiences that are fast, simple, and globally accessible.”
Revealed under the Full Wolf Moon, the studio gives tantalizing peeks at new game content, cover art, music, and more
The January full moon, also known as the Full Wolf Moon, is the ideal time for Rebel Wolves, together with Bandai Namco Entertainment, to share a special video, giving players another taste of what awaits them when the game launches in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5and Xbox Series X|S.
The latest teaser shows new characters who will play a key role in the adventure, as well as previously unseen locations from Vale Sangora – a mysterious region of the Carpathian Mountains that hides many secrets, waiting to be discovered by players. This video features gameplay captured from the current PC beta version of the game.
Along with the new teaser, Rebel Wolves also revealed the game’s official cover art, depicting the protagonist Coen – a Dawnwalker… cursed to be human by day and vampire by night – set against a backdrop of a solar eclipse, a nod to the crucial role both celestial bodies play in the world of The Blood of Dawnwalker.
Rebel Wolves also debuted the main musical theme of The Blood of Dawnwalker, filmed during a studio recording session. The piece was composed by Nikola Kołodziejczyk, the studio’s lead composer, and performed by the AUKSO Chamber Orchestra of Tychy.
“The theme leans heavily on sounds and instruments associated with the place and time of the game – the 14th century, at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. We wanted to pay homage to that era and its people, and stay as true to historical authenticity as possible.” – explains Nikola Kołodziejczyk, lead composer at Rebel Wolves.
Finally, staying in theme with marking the Wolf Moon and the year ahead, The Blood of Dawnwalker developers created a special video looking back over the past year – from the first official reveal, through an extensive gameplay presentation, to their presence at the biggest industry events. Rebel Wolves celebrates a year of announcements supported by the voices and feedback of the community and looks forward to sharing more soon.
The Blood of Dawnwalker is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game will launch this year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and is available now to wishlist. More details can be found on the official website:dawnwalkergame.com.
About Rebel Wolves
Rebel Wolves is a studio built on talent and ambition. A mixture of gamedev veterans and fresh blood that aims to create the dark fantasy games of their dreams. Established in 2022 in Warsaw, Poland, with a plan to bring RPG adventure to the next level. Fueled by strong vision and fascination with story-driven approach to games.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of Reflector Entertainment.
Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets.
Revealed today, the CODE VEIN II walkthrough trailer invites players to journey between past and present as the Revenant Hunter fights to prevent the world’s collapse. This video takes them 100 years into the past, where they join Josée on her mission to cleanse the polluted waters of Sunken City and uncover the truth behind its crisis. Haunted by guilt over past mistakes, Josée’s story reveals the heavy burden she carries, and the epic battles that await.
The walkthrough introduces Sunken Pylon, a vast area that holds the key to purifying Sunken City. As they explore, players will experience combat across seven distinct weapon types, ranging from the agile new dual blades to the devastating power of the halberd.
Alongside these weapons, the trailer introduces Formae, special skills divided into three categories: weapon, defensive and bequeathed. Each Forma consumes Ichor, a vital resource gained through the Drain attack mechanic, which fuels powerful abilities.
The partner system also comes into focus, allowing players to seamlessly switch between summoning a partner to fight alongside them or assimilating their combat prowess. The trailer further highlights the Restorative Offering, where partners can restore the fallen Hunter with recovered health, though a cooldown leaves them temporarily incapacitated and unable to assist in battle.
Ahead of launch, players can dive into the CODE VEIN IICharacter Creator Demo starting 23 January 2026. Customised Revenant Hunters can be saved and transferred into the full game at launch, while they can also explore the MagMell Institute, striking a pose in Photo Mode, or relax in the Hot Spring.
CODE VEIN II will launch on 30 January 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. For more information about Code Vein II and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.
PITTSBURGH, PA – January 5, 2025 – Creative-first indie publisher and developer Mega Cat Studios today announced its partnership with Awesome Games Done Quick, the annual charity speedrunning marathon organized by Games Done Quick, taking place from January 4-10, 2026 at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown in Pittsburgh, PA.
A celebrated fixture in the competitive gaming community, GDQ has raised over $57M since 2010 for charitable causes, and is closing in on over 10M live hours watched, 3M+ unique viewers, and 60K average concurrent viewers.
Attendees of AGDQ 2026 are invited to lounge in the publisher’s mock living room and channel their inner competitive cats with a number of activities. Guests will be given a curated retro collection of fan-beloved titles to play, compete for prizes, and relax in the portable living room. They can step up to the plate and swing for the fences with the Backyard Baseball home run high score challenge. Or, if arcade action is more their thing, they can take to the surreal skies and test their piloting skills in the ZPF speedrun challenge.
In addition to contests, the Mega Cat Studios booth will also offer attendees the chance to go hands-on with several unreleased and recently launched indie titles, including The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit, Phantom Gear, and more.
AGDQ 2026 is being held in support of Prevent Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering people to stay ahead of cancer through prevention and early detection. Once the event begins, donations can be made to the charity via GamesDoneQuick.com. All proceeds go directly to the nonprofit.
“AGDQ celebrates everything we love about games—passion, community, and timeless retro fun,” said James Deighan, CEO and founder of Mega Cat Studios. “We’re excited to invite attendees to stop by the event this year in Pittsburgh and immerse themselves in the fun. Sit on our couch, grab a controller, and enjoy some of our favorite retro-inspired titles firsthand. Whether you’re a speedrunner or a lifelong fan of classic games, we think you’ll feel right at home.”
About Mega Cat Studios
Mega Cat Studios breathes new life into old video game consoles with artisanal, exclusive projects you won’t find anywhere else. From the original Nintendo to virtual reality ports, we’re bringing our fans the games they want.
About Games Done Quick
Games Done Quick is an organizer of video game speedrunning marathons. These events feature high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for charity. Games Done Quick has teamed up with several charities in its 15-year history, including Prevent Cancer Foundation and Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). To date, Games Done Quick has raised more than $57.3 million for charity.
LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 5, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, announced the 2026 New Year Festival: Infinite Sunshine for The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross (7DS). This new update introduces a new UR dual hero, fresh seasonal content, and the start of the long-term anniversary program known as the 777 Relay Campaign. The game opens the new year with expanded rewards, special summoning opportunities, and new narrative experiences for players across all supported regions.
A major focus of this update is the beginning of the 777 Relay Campaign, a seven-month celebration running through June 2026 to mark the seventh anniversary of The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. The opening month offers new rewards such as 100 Diamonds, enhanced draw mileage bonuses, special coupon rewards, and access to [Era’s End] Demon King Meliodas with a themed costume. Each month will introduce a new set of rewards and commemorative features, with details shared regularly through the official The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross brand site.
The centerpiece of this festival is the debut of [Dusk’s Oath] Merlin and Escanor, who appear together as a dual hero for the first time. As part of the New Year Fes 2026: Infinite Sunshine Rising Draw benefits, guaranteed rewards are provided at 150, 300, 450, 600, 750, and 900 mileage in the first cycle, while only the 300, 600, and 900 mileage guarantees apply in the second cycle. Rewards include SSR heroes at 150, 450, and 750, SSR or UR heroes at 300 and 600, and the new UR hero at 900.
Festival content will also include the Liones Sunrise Festival world event that features a new seasonal storyline with Meliodas, as well as expanded login bonuses that provide up to 300 Diamonds. New Year missions will grant hero [Adventure Guide] Fox Sin once all tasks are completed. Additional holiday activities include the Lucky Spin with high-value Diamond rewards, the Companion Invite Event program for new and returning users, a themed raid that includes a Meliodas costume created with participation from original author Nakaba Suzuki, and the returning Event Boss Parade in order of Aboru, Kimara, Graeon and Cath.
Players can also take part in the Artifact Wish Draw, which lets them increase their chances of obtaining selected artifacts using Time Crystals earned from multiple events. The GRAND START 100 Time Retry Draw grants 10 heroes immediately upon downloading the new update, and the New Year Diamond Perks event delivers bonus rewards that include a unique Merlin and Escanor costume for players who consume a designated amount of Diamonds during the festival.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross translates the storytelling and adventures of [The Seven Deadly Sins] into a highly engaging and entertaining mobile gaming experience. The game features stunning, high-resolution 3D graphics, more than 100 dramatic cutscenes, and is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross which records over 70 million downloads worldwide is available via App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.
Based on the manga “The Seven Deadly Sins” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.
Mod the Known Worlds like never before with 20% off during the Steam Winter Sale
[Atlanta, GA – December 18, 2025] – Holistic Design, Inc. is proud to announce that Steam Workshop integration is available today for Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced, bringing one of the community’s most requested features to the legendary 4X strategy classic. To celebrate the launch, Emperor of the Fading Suns is 20% off during the Steam Winter Sale. This new update makes discovering, installing, and playing mods easier than ever, empowering both longtime fans and new modders to reshape the Known Worlds.
With the latest Steam version installed, players can now choose between launching the base game or the new Enhanced Launcher directly from Steam. Selecting the launcher unlocks a dedicated Mods menu, which allows players to browse locally installed mods, mods that ship with the game, and mods available via the Steam Workshop. Choose a mod, hit play, and jump straight into a new vision of the galaxy. The launcher also introduces direct access to the Map Editor, further expanding creative possibilities for the community.
The Enhanced Edition now ships with two mods included by default. Legacy recreates the classic 1.4 version of Emperor of the Fading Suns using the Enhanced framework, preserving the original experience while benefiting from modern improvements. Phoenix, created by a veteran community modder, offers a fresh take on the universe and showcases what’s possible with the new tools.
A brief developer walkthrough of the new launcher and Steam Workshop functionality can be viewed here.
GOG players are included in the update as well, with the addition of a one-click mod launcher that mirrors the Steam experience. While GOG does not currently support Workshop-style browsing, players can access the same launcher and switch between the mods that ship with the game. The team looks forward to seeing Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced mods arrive on GOG in the future.
Key Update Highlights:
Steam Workshop Integration: Browse, install, and play community-created mods directly from the new Enhanced Launcher.
New Game Launcher: Seamlessly switch between the base game, mods, and the Map Editor.
Included Mods: Play the classic Legacy experience or explore Phoenix, a new community-created mod.
Expanded Modding Support: Continued support for one of strategy gaming’s longest-running modding communities.
Whether you’re diving into new creations or building your own vision of the galaxy, the future of the Known Worlds has never looked brighter. Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced is available now on Steam for PC and Linux with a 20% off discount during the Steam Winter Sale. Stay up to date on the latest news from throughout the galaxy by visiting the official website.
About Holistic Design, Inc.
HDI (Holistic Design, Inc.) is a multimedia company that has produced computer games, roleplaying games, fiction books, and miniatures games. Holistic Design is best known for their work on Fading Suns, a science-fiction universe featured in many different games and stories. The Fading Suns tabletop roleplaying game is available from Ulisses Spiele.
About V Publishing Spawned from video game marketing firm Vicarious, V Publishing is a games label dedicated to Strategy, Simulation, and RPGs for PC and consoles. For more information visit publishvicarious.com.
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