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Nioh 3 is set to release for PS5 and PC on February 6. The latest entry in the samurai action RPG series, Nioh 3 promises more precise sword combat, giant boss fights, and super-challenging difficulty. The game is available to preorder now at all the usual retailers ( set it at Amazon ) and it comes in numerous editions. Find out what comes in each one, how much they cost, and more below. Let’s dive in. Below we've broken down where you can preorder a copy of Nioh 3 right now, what preorder bonuses come with it, and what extras come with the Launch Edition steelbook. Nioh 3 - Steelbook Launch Edition See at Amazon - $69.99 See at Best Buy - $69.99 See at GameStop - $69.99 See at Walmart - $69.99 The steelbook launch edition is probably the one to get if you’re going the physical route for PS5. It costs the same as the standard edition (see below), but it comes with the game, plus the following extras: Steelbook case Lucky Tanuki Netsuke Charm Kusanagi Netsuke Charm...

Surprise! Nintendo has released an unexpected free update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD , adding Dixie Kong and a new Turbo Attack mode for the game on both Switch and Switch 2. The Switch 2 version of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD gets additional improvements, meanwhile, with improved loading times, higher resolution visuals, and the ability to play in co-op with a friend who doesn't have the game themselves via GameShare. Swapping out Diddy Kong for Dixie allows you to benefit from her higher, further jumps. Turbo Attack, meanwhile, tasks you with clearing levels at breakneck speed and within a tough time limit. In other words, Nintendo seems to have added something here for both new players and veterans. A free update is rolling into #DonkeyKong Country Returns HD! Swing into action as Dixie Kong in both single-player and two-player local co-op, and race through high-speed versions of each level in Turbo Attack. Plus, players on #NintendoSwitch2 can enjoy enhance...

Any game built around gacha mechanics needs to have a certain hook to keep things interesting in the long term, especially if there’s potential to invest your hard-earned dollars into it. For all their systemic sins, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad and Persona 5: The Phantom X at least piqued my interest by expanding on already-revered lore, allowing me to intertwine myself in their beloved worlds. The much more enjoyable Zenless Zone Zero , on the other hand, pulled me in with a mix of high-octane combat, endearing character development, and Y2K flair. Arknights: Endfield is the latest competitor in this genre’s fierce attention economy, offering not only an engrossing sci-fi open world to explore, but another mechanically moreish addition: base building and automation. After approximately twenty hours of Endministrating, it’s clear there’s a lot more to uncover here beyond its sticky login loop, but crucially, I’m keen to expand my horizons in search of character motives, upgrades, an...

Fortnite appears to be getting The Office content in Chapter 7 after rumors suggested Epic Games was working on a crossover. Fans of TV and video games were thrown for a loop earlier today when Epic shared a not-so-cryptic tease on social media. It’s the kind of thing that would seem completely nonsensical to the uninitiated, but those who are even peripherally aware of the NBC comedy will recognize “Build. Beets. Battle Royale.” as a reference to one of the most memorable quotes from The Office. Build. Beets. Battle Royale. pic.twitter.com/erCDcS0ZSS — Fortnite (@Fortnite) January 20, 2026 A meeting between Fortnite and The Office, though never considered to be impossible, is unexpected, but some recent rumors had players believing confirmation was only a matter of time. Popular Fortnite content creator Shiina said they heard The Office could soon show up just last week. At the time, they suggested a rumor about “ a nostalgic duo from a live-action TV series ” was tied to th...

Anime is awesome. Board games are also awesome. Put the two together, and you get tabletop fun that not only shows off some of the hottest anime series out there, but can also capture the wild nature of the animated media and their associated tropes. While there are plenty of games that have animed-themed versions like Naruto Monopoly or Dragonball Z Yahtzee, this list instead focuses on games that use the IPs they feature as a theme rather than simply being an anime reskin, and games that do a great job in replicating the look, feel, or tropes of this beloved art form. Featured in this article Just as a side note before we get into the list itself, this will only feature board games and won’t go into the plethora of solid anime TCGs that exist, like Digimon and One Piece, or TTRPGs either. Those are out there, and I recommend seeking those out, too, if that is more your style. Re;ACT - The Arts of War Players : 2 Time : 20-40 min Ages : 13+ Fast-paced matches with ho...

Last month’s announcement of Divinity has sparked a significant increase in sales of Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2, developer Larian has said. Divinity, announced at The Game Awards in December with a much-discussed trailer, is the next role-playing game from Larian following the enormous success of its 2023 Dungeons & Dragons-themed role-playing game. And it’s Baldur’s Gate 3 that has shown remarkable staying power, particularly on Steam where it is still seeing peak concurrent player numbers above 100,000 despite being two-and-a-half years old. 2017's Divinity: Original Sin 2 , meanwhile, has also seen an uptick in players following the Divinity announcement, with peak concurrents in the tens of thousands rather than thousands in the weeks since. ( If you're wondering what Divinity is, check out IGN's handy explainer .) According to Larian boss Swen Vincke, it’s not just that people who already own Baldur’s Gate 3 or Divinity: Original Sin 2 are...