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Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Update Packs Surprise Changes
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Update Added Surprise Changes That Weren't Announced in Advance

The newest update to Animal Crossing: New Horizons brings a suite of changes to the game, including several catching fans by surprise.

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Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox Re-Up Their Alliance to Make Gaming Safer

The console giants have refreshed their 2020 safety commitment, focusing on clearer rules, tougher enforcement, and protecting younger players online.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons version 3.0 update early release
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 Is Officially Live A Day Ahead of Schedule

Update 3.0 for Animal Crossing: New Horizons drops on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 today instead of its planned release date of January 15.

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Fortnite Leaks Collab With One of the Biggest Anime Franchises Out Right Now

One of the biggest modern anime franchises is rumored to be coming to Fortnite, and may be bringing goodies like new skins to the battle royale game.

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Now is a Great Time to Check Out Nintendo Switch Online If You’re Not Already a Member

With 2026 just getting underway, Nintendo reveals a new promotion that could make this a good time to check out Nintendo Switch Online.

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PC Declared GR Readers' Preferred Gaming Platform

While the console war ends in a fairly close battle!

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The First LEGO Pokemon Sets Have Been Revealed

LEGO and the Pokemon Company reveal the first sets of 2026, giving fans a first look at the sets, launch date, prices, and a trainer challenge.

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Nintendo Says RAM Crisis Has 'No Immediate Impact' on Switch 2 Costs

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa says the Switch 2 won't get a price hike in the wake of rising RAM costs for now, but the future is less clear.

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New Theory Suggests a Nintendo Direct Is Coming Soon

The first Nintendo Direct of 2026 is possibly just around the corner, with a recent leak pointing to one of the games that could be featured in it.

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Nintendo Catches Flak for Using Generative AI in Mario Product Targeting Children

Fans question Nintendo's stance on generative AI after one specific image in a new line of Mario children's toys raises suspicion.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Director Wants to See Some New Blood Lead a FF6 Remake Project

Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi states his reasons for not wanting to direct a potential remake of Final Fantasy 6.

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Nintendo Switch Online Shadowdrops Another Classic GameCube Title

Nintendo surprises Switch Online users with the first shadowdrop of 2026, as an anticipated GameCube classic is now available for fans to play.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Passes New Sales Milestone on Switch 2

Pokemon Legends: Z-A passes a new sales milestone on Nintendo Switch 2 in one region several months after the game was released.

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Some Colorful Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons Are on the Way

A new pair of Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons have just been officially announced, and they hit store shelves the same day as a new Mario game.

Mario Tennis Fever Reveals New Fever Rackets
New Mario Game For Switch 2 Makes Cheating Its Main Mechanic

An upcoming Mario game is taking cheating to the next level with its main mechanic, giving players plenty of ways to mess with their opponents.

South Park's Stick of Truth will let players control the storm in Fortnite.
Fortnite's South Park Stick of Truth Mythic is a Literal Game-Changer

South Park is coming to Fortnite for the first time ever, and the powerful Stick of Truth promises to shake up every match in the battle royale.

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Minecraft Reveals First Features of Its Next Game Drop, And You Can Test Them Out Now

Mojang gives players a first look at some of the features coming in its first game drop of 2026, and they are already available for testing.

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Cyberpunk 2077's creative director says the first act doesn't need to be any longer
Cyberpunk 2077 Creative Director Defends the Game's Controversial First Act

Cyberpunk 2077 Creative Director Igor Sarzyński comments on the game's contentious opening act, defending it from some common fan criticisms.

Dead by Daylight releases more info on Stranger Things update 2
Dead By Daylight: Stranger Things Chapter 2 Bringing In a New Killer

Stranger Things is coming back to Dead by Daylight with a second update, including a new Killer and some unexpected Survivors.

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Apex Legends Update for January 2026 is Making Big Changes to 3 Legends

Respawn still has more in store for Season 27 of Apex Legends, revealing the patch notes for its next update for the battle royale.