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January 31, 2026

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for February 2 to 6

Next week, several new titles will be released for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC: - DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined Digital Deluxe Edition by SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. priced at .99, and DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined priced at .99, both releasing on February 4, optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Play Anywhere. - MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice – Ultimate Edition, Deluxe Edition, and standard edition, all by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., with prices ranging from .99 to .99, releasing on February 5, optimized for Xbox Series X|S. - Carmageddon: Rogue Shift by 34BigThings, priced at .99, releasing on February 6, optimized for Xbox Series X|S. - Hidden Cats in Christmas by Silesia Games Sp. z o.o., releasing on February 4, optimized for Xbox Play Anywhere. - Lovish by DANGEN Entertainment, priced at .99 (on sale for .99), releasing on February 4. - New Yankee: Through the History Mirror Collector's Edition by Ocean Media, releasing on February 4. - Tiny Biomes by Eastasiasoft Limited, releasing on February 4, optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere, and handheld optimized. - Dragon Spira by KEMCO, priced at .99 (on sale for .99), releasing on February 5, optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, and Xbox Play Anywhere. - Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass by Electric Airship, releasing on February 5, optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Smart Delivery. - MENACE (Game Preview) by Hooded Horse, releasing on February 5. - Sora – Winds of the Jungle by EpiXR Games, priced at .99, releasing on February 5, optimized for Xbox Series X|S. - Car Cops by QubicGames S.A., releasing on February 6, optimized for Xbox Play Anywhere and handheld optimized. - Dark Quest: Remastered by Brain Seal Ltd, releasing on February 6. - Un.Key by Rebelião Studio, releasing on February 6, optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere, and handheld optimized.

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January 30, 2026

Weekend PC Download Deals for Jan. 30: Steam Board Game Fest

The Steam Board Game Fest 2026 features deals on tabletop-style video games, showcasing titles that reflect traditional board games. Steam is also offering sales on popular games from developers like Square Enix, Rockstar Games, and Xbox. A free weekend for the game Dead by Daylight is available. GOG.com is hosting a New Year Sale, while the Epic Games Store has ongoing sales. Fanatical is offering discounts on the game Cairn. Xbox Game Pass users receive exclusive discounts, and various other platforms like Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, Green Man Gaming, Humble Bundle, and Ubisoft are also providing deals and promotions. Green Man Gaming offers a coupon code for 15% off PC games, and Humble Bundle has a subscription service with monthly offerings. Feedback from the gaming community is encouraged.

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January 30, 2026

Square Enix says a ‘new version’ of Final Fantasy 7 is coming to Steam, but doesn’t say what’s actually new or when it’s coming

A new version of Final Fantasy 7 will debut on Steam, replacing the 2013 iteration. Owners of the original game will receive the new version at no additional cost while retaining access to the classic edition. Enhancements for the new release are hinted at, with further details available on Steam. The original PC version was released in 1998, followed by a reintroduction in 2012 and its arrival on Steam in 2013. The porting studio, Dotemu, added features like achievements and cloud saving. The game is currently available on Steam for .79 / £5 / €5.19.

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January 19, 2026

Square Enix RPG Free for a Limited Time

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is currently available for free to select users through Prime Gaming, requiring an Amazon Prime subscription. The offer is limited to PC users and will be available until February 2. The game, released a decade ago, is the fourth installment in the Deus Ex series and typically retails for .99. It has a Metacritic score of 83 and players can expect to spend around 30 hours to complete the main storyline or about 50 hours for full exploration.

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January 9, 2026

Everwind devs are testing their ambitious Minecraft-like RPG on Steam Deck as it “makes sense for everyone to be this available”

Everwind is set to launch in late 2026 as an alternative to Minecraft and alongside Hytale. Players will explore floating islands and navigate the skies in airships. The development team is testing the game on Valve’s Steam Deck and other handheld devices, with early builds showing promising performance. They aim to support both handhelds and desktops, emphasizing the importance of PC handhelds in gaming. The team is also testing on the MSI Claw. The Steam Deck is becoming a benchmark for performance standards in the industry, with developers recognizing the benefits of optimizing for it.

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January 8, 2026

Square Enix asks early access players not to spoil a remake of a 25-year-old game—on the one hand, there are changes to the main storyline, but on the other hand, are you kidding me

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined has released a demo offering three hours of gameplay, allowing players to carry their progress into the full game. Square Enix has requested that players with early access from the Digital Deluxe edition refrain from sharing spoilers on streaming platforms. The game features enhancements to the original narrative, including streamlined pacing and new storylines, aimed at providing a fresh experience for both new and veteran players.

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December 24, 2025

They survived the MMO massacre of 2025, but 2026 is going to be a tense year for WoW and FF14: And for completely different reasons

In 2025, the MMORPG landscape faced significant turmoil with the closure of New World, withdrawal of funding for Greg Street's MMO, cancellation of a ZeniMax title, and the demise of a Warhammer MMO. Despite this, World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14 have remained resilient. Final Fantasy 14 has struggled with design and content delivery, lagging behind competitors like World of Warcraft, which has benefited from Microsoft's acquisition. Creative Studio 3's rigid division between casual and hardcore content has hindered player engagement, while World of Warcraft has successfully implemented variable difficulty. Director Naoki Yoshida is addressing job design issues in an upcoming expansion expected in late 2026 or early 2027. World of Warcraft has seen a resurgence with recent expansions but faces challenges in eliminating combat mods that players rely on. Both games are at a critical juncture, with 2026 expected to be pivotal for their futures.

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December 20, 2025

The 10 best PC games of 2025

PC gaming is experiencing a surge in popularity due to higher frame rates, ultra-wide monitor compatibility, modding capabilities, and robust backward compatibility. Players can upgrade individual components over time, enhancing long-term value. 1. Hades II - Metacritic score: 94; praised for its fast-paced action, character-driven storytelling, and expressive art. 2. Sektori - Metacritic score: 93; a minimalist PC shooter emphasizing precision and featuring twin-stick mechanics. 3. Blue Prince - Metacritic score: 92; combines puzzles and roguelike exploration with a unique structure. 4. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Metacritic score: 91; an RPG with surreal fantasy elements and turn-based combat. 5. Hollow Knight: Silksong - Metacritic score: 90; focuses on agile gameplay and features a vertically expansive world. 6. Split Fiction - Metacritic score: 90; an experimental narrative adventure exploring parallel storylines. 7. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Metacritic score: 90; expands the world and character arcs with enhanced PC features. 8. Despelote - Metacritic score: 89; a narrative about soccer and childhood through a reflective lens. 9. The Talos Principle: Reawakened - Metacritic score: 89; refines puzzles and philosophical themes for modern audiences. 10. The Seance of Blake Manor - Metacritic score: 89; a detective horror game focused on atmosphere and environmental storytelling.

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November 20, 2025

Final Fantasy 14 7.4’s tomestone changes have arrived, so make sure you spend them before they’re gone

Players in Final Fantasy 14 should prepare for the transition to the new Mnemonics tomestones with the release of patch 7.4 on December 16. The Aesthetics tomestones will be removed, and players are advised to exchange them for Heliometry tomestones at Auriana in Revenant's Toll. Heliometry tomestones will be convertible into Mathematics tomestones, which will replace Heliometry as rewards from certain duties. The weekly cap on Mathematics will be lifted, but players will still have a maximum inventory limit of 2,000. The new Mnemonics tomestones will be available to players at level 100, while Poetics tomestones will continue to allow exchanges for gear up to level 90. Players should clear out their Aesthetics tomestones before the update.

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November 18, 2025

Arrowhead boss calls for middle ground in AI debate

Shams Jorjani, head of Arrowhead Studios, discussed the polarized opinions on artificial intelligence in game development during an interview with The Game Business. He highlighted the significant debate surrounding AI's role in the industry, particularly following controversies related to Embark Studios' use of generative AI in their games. Jorjani noted that opinions on AI range from executives advocating for automation to developers fearing for their jobs. He suggested that a more balanced perspective might be necessary, questioning whether the reality of AI's impact could lie somewhere in between the extremes of the debate.