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Pie in the Sky: The Funniest Action Hit of Early 2026
04-Feb-2026, 11:49 pm OctaneE Gaming News
Unleash mayhem as an Australian magpie in this PS2-style game! Swoop, steal, and combo your way to achieve high scores.
If you ever loved the "neighborhood menace" energy of Untitled Goose Game or the high-score combos of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Pie in the Sky is the spiritual treat you’ve been waiting for. When Magpies Stop Being Polite Released on February 2, 2026, and developed by Monster Shop Games, Pie in the Sky transforms players into an Australian magpie—a bird famous in real life for its aggressive personality and penchant for "swooping" humans. In the game, your mission is simple: to...
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YAPYAP: The Perfect Blend of Horror and Humor
04-Feb-2026, 11:33 pm OctaneE Gaming News
Infiltrate a rival wizard's tower to cause magical mayhem in YAPYAP. Sabotage, cast spells, and scream in order to survive!
Are you a fan of co-op horror games to play with friends like Lethal Company or R.E.P.O.? If so, welcome to the new co-op horror title released on February 3, 2026, called YAPYAP. Serve as a Wizard's Minion In this game developed by Maison Bap and released on PC (via Steam), you step into the shoes of a small, bug-eyed minion who serve a cranky sorcerer alongside up to five other players. This sorcerer has a bitter feud with a...
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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined earns praise ahead of tomorrow’s launch
04-Feb-2026, 7:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News
The game streamlines many aspects of the classic experience to deliver a version that is far more appealing, while maintaining the original's core elements.
With Dragon Quest VII Reimagined launching tomorrow, early reviews from international outlets suggest Square Enix has delivered one of its most ambitious JRPG remakes to date. Critics broadly agree that the project goes far beyond a visual update, presenting a carefully reworked version of one of the franchise’s most distinctive entries. Much more than a polished version of the classic Rather than simply polishing the original, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined reshapes the experience to better suit modern audiences. The game dramatically improves...
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Borderlands 4 reveals 2026 roadmap amid Switch 2 port uncertainty
04-Feb-2026, 6:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News
Gearbox confirms a year full of exciting content but casts doubts over a possible release on Switch 2.
Despite having a contoversial start, Gearbox Software and publisher 2K have outlined an ambitious roadmap for Borderlands 4 in 2026, signaling long-term support for the looter-shooter following its launch on current-generation platforms. However, alongside the new content plans, Take-Two Interactive has also confirmed troubling news for Nintendo fans: development of the game's Nintendo Switch 2 version has been paused, with no release window and no guarantee that it will resume anytime soon. Paid DLCs, free content, and more According to the...
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The Last Starship proves 2D space games still work in 2026
04-Feb-2026, 10:07 am AlexP Gaming News
This 2D space sim with ship building mechanics and great player reviews proves that smart design still matters in 2026.
The Last Starship shows that even in 2026, a 2D game can still feel exciting if the ideas behind it are strong. From the first hours, it’s clear that this game isn’t trying to impress with visuals alone. Instead, it pulls players in with systems that make sense and gameplay that stays interesting over time. That approach seems to be working, judging by the many positive reviews players are leaving, often pointing out how well the game plays rather than...
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Aces of Thunder brings real dogfights back to VR
04-Feb-2026, 9:47 am AlexP Gaming News
Aces of Thunder brings VR dogfights back in style, offering immersive air combat, solid modes, and strong potential despite minor issues.
VR has been a bit quiet lately. Fewer big releases, fewer reasons to dust off the headset, and a lot of players wondering when the next “must-play” experience would show up. Aces of Thunder feels like one of those rare games that actually gives VR fans a reason to come back. It doesn’t try to reinvent everything, but it focuses on doing one thing really well: putting you inside a fighter plane and letting you feel every second of a...
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Nintendo Switch officially becomes the company’s most successful console
04-Feb-2026, 6:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News
It’s official: the Nintendo Switch is now the best-selling piece of hardware in Nintendo’s history.
The Nintendo Switch has officially set a new all-time sales record for Nintendo, becoming the most successful piece of hardware in the company’s history. Since its debut in 2017, the hybrid console has consistently sold at an impressive pace. Continued demand has been supported by hardware revisions such as the Switch Lite and Switch OLED, and what once seemed inevitable has now become reality. In its latest financial report, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch has reached 155.37 million...
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Celebrate the new month with Humble Choice featuring Resident Evil Village
04-Feb-2026, 6:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended
The start of a new month brings another exciting Humble Choice bundle.
Humble has refreshed its Choice library with a new lineup for February 2026, and this month’s selection is a particularly solid one. The February Choice bundle includes eight games, with one title arriving at an especially fitting time ahead of a major release later this year. The monthly Humble Choice subscription is priced at $14.99 / €12.99 / £11.49, while the annual plan costs $154.99 / €134.99 / £119.99. As usual, 5% of each subscription is donated to a rotating featured...
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Civilization VII launches Update 1.3.2 and promises big changes
03-Feb-2026, 6:30 pm Fyra Frost Gaming News Updates & Patches
One year later, Civilization VII is finally on the right track to be the game it was meant to be for many players.
Firaxis Games has rolled out Update 1.3.2 for Sid Meier's Civilization VII, improving the game on occasion of its first anniversary. This update addresses long-standing player feedback while preparing the stage for a much larger overhaul scheduled for Spring 2026, known as Test of Time. Update 1.3.2 focuses on refining the game’s core systems and improving quality-of-life for players. Among its highlights are nested tooltips in production menus and technology and civics trees, designed to make strategy...
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Half Sword is finally out, and players are noticing some big issues
03-Feb-2026, 9:13 am AlexP Gaming News Early access
Half Sword finally hits Early Access, but performance issues clash with its brutal, physics-based combat and chaotic medieval fun.
Half Sword has been on a lot of players’ radars for a long time, mostly thanks to its demo. That early build was shared, streamed, and clipped endlessly, and for good reason. It felt rough but exciting, the kind of thing you mess around with for hours just to see what happens. Because of that, expectations for Early Access — and eventually a full release — were pretty high. People wanted more content, more depth, and a smoother version of...
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Don't Stop, Girlypop! turns speed into your best weapon
03-Feb-2026, 8:57 am AlexP Gaming News
Don't Stop, Girlypop! is a fast arena shooter where movement matters most, mixing bold visuals with amazing early reviews.
Don't Stop, Girlypop! doesn’t look like most shooters, and that’s the first thing you notice. Instead of dark colors and serious tones, it hits you with bright visuals, bold colors, and a style that feels ripped straight out of early-2000s pop culture. Everything is loud, shiny, and unapologetic. It feels more like stepping into a hyperactive music video than loading up a traditional action game, and that alone makes it hard to ignore. Once you’re in, the game keeps things focused...
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Terraria 1.4.5 Is Huge: Biggest Update Fans Didn’t Expect
03-Feb-2026, 8:11 am Daniel-D Gaming News
Terraria 1.4.5 adds new items, world seeds, crossovers, and major quality-of-life upgrades for longtime fans.
Terraria 1.4.5, also known as the “Bigger & Boulder” update, is one of the most extensive overhauls the game has seen since the “Journey’s End” update. This update, like many others in Terraria’s post-launch support cycle, demonstrates Re-Logic’s dedication to developing the sandbox title with high-quality content, rather than mere cosmetic patches.  ...
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