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Elden Ring: Nightreign's DLC, The Forsaken Hollows, has been out for a month and a half now, which means players have had plenty of time to get used to its two new Nightfarers, two new end bosses, and numerous new night bosses. But one element of the new content that everyone is still really struggling with, even after weeks of practice: the new DLC map. It's really difficult, really confusing, and seemingly no one likes it that much, leading to a rash of negative Steam reviews and a lot of failed runs. The new map is technically not even a new map , though it may as well be. It's a Shifting Earth event, meaning it may or may not be active at any given time when you're playing a DLC boss, with other options being the default map or one of four other Shifting Earths available. However, unlike the other Shifting Earth events, which only transform one part of the map significantly, the Great Hollow shifting earth essentially is a totally different area. Nothing is the...

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...

CD Projekt has confirmed it issued a DMCA strike on a paid Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod, after its creator refused to make it free for everyone upon the studio’s request. The R.E.A.L. VR mod for Cyberpunk 2077 was created by Luke Ross, who, according to a 2022 report by The Verge , makes $20,000 a month modding PC games to run in VR headsets. His mods are locked behind a Patreon, which sparked CD Projekt’s concern. In a tweet , Jan Rosner, VP, Business Development at CD Projekt Red, said the company issued the DMCA strike because Cyberpunk VR was a paid mod, which violates its fan content guidelines. “We never allow monetization of our IP without our direct permission and/or an agreement in place,” Rosner said. “We were in touch with Luke last week and informed him that he needs to make it free for everyone (with optional donations) or remove it. “We are big fans of mods to our games — some of the work out there has been nothing short of amazing, including Luke’s mod for Cyberpunk 2077...

Free-to-play dark fantasy action RPG Dark December from developer Needs Games has officially launched on PC, Android, and iOS with crossplay and cross-progression. It marks a return to the world of Undecember, this time with more streamlined gameplay built around three core character classes. If you’re not already familiar with the series or need a little refresher, Undecember was a quarter-view hack-and-slash game with no classes. It introduced a world created by 12 beings who shared their powers and brought peace and prosperity to the land. In time, they came to be worshipped as gods. But then a 13th being arose, who introduced evil to the world and corrupted mankind. Dark December brings you back to that world, but many years before the events of Undecember and in an alternate timeline. The camera can now be moved freely, and it also marks a departure from the complex progression systems of its predecessor, instead focusing on timing, skill use, and streamlined growth in three ...

Last updated January 19, 2026 - Checked for new Anime Final Quest codes! Anime Final Quest Codes will help you collect stacks of gold and reroll your Weapons and Gear, so you can work your way through dungeons, taking on waves of Goblins and Orcs, using moves that are exclusive to your class. Use Spins to change your class from King Ripper with twin daggers to rarer options like Hawk Eye, which uses a sharp blade and ground slam to crush enemies, or maybe you'll be lucky and get the Mythic King of Curses. Alternatively, you can unlock gear with spins such as the Blood Hammer, Time Stop, or Coyote Pistol. Working Anime Final Quest Codes (January 2026) Use these currently active codes: GREATERQUEST - Free Lucky Weapon Spins x8, Gear Lucky Spins x10, Runes x10, Gold 5,000 (NEW) UNLUCKY - Free Lucky Weapon Spins x5, Gear Lucky Spins x10, Runes x15, Raid Tickets x10 Expired Anime Final Quest Codes (January 2026) We've included expired codes below that no longer wor...

We've rounded up the best deals for Sunday, January 18, below. Don't miss your chance to save on these deals! Borderlands 4 for $39.99 Borderlands 4 is on sale this weekend for $39.99. This weekend is the perfect time to pick up a copy in case you missed the latest Borderlands adventure. In our 8/10 review , we wrote, "Borderlands 4 gives the series the massive kick in the pants it has needed, with a fantastic open world and greatly improved combat, even if bugs and invisible walls can sometimes throw off that groove." Mafia: The Old Country for $34.99 Mafia: The Old Country is on sale for $34.99 this weekend at Best Buy, and this is the lowest we've seen this game yet! Set in Sicily during the 1900s, The Old Country follows Enzo Favara on a journey of proving his worth. In our 8/10 review , we wrote, "Mafia: The Old Country is a conventional but effective return to the linear and tightly story-driven format of the original Mafia and Mafia II, and ...

Despite being on TV for nearly 30 years, with 28 seasons and over 330 episodes so far, there have been shockingly few video games based on the hit animated television series, South Park. That could be down to the fact that video games take years to make and the average South Park episode only takes a few days , meaning the usual topical pop culture references that fuel the show might feel positively ancient by the time a video game hits shelves. Regardless, a dozen South Park games have managed to buck that trend and actually get released since the show debuted in 1997. Some of them great and some of them..not so great. Here are the best, worst, and weirdest South Park games. South Park The first South Park video game ever made was an ambitious one, even if a first-person snowball fighting simulator didn’t exactly make a ton of sense for the brand. But since local multiplayer FPS games like Goldeneye were all the rage on the N64 in 1998, it’s no surprise that South Park got a s...

We've rounded up the best deals for Saturday, January 17, below. Don't miss your chance to save on these deals! Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for $64.99 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was only released in December, and today, you can save $5 off a physical copy of the Switch 2 Edition at Amazon. The latest adventure of Samus Aran takes place on the planet Viewros, and you're given new psychic abilities to utilize in navigating the secrets of the planet. In our 8/10 review , we wrote, "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an excellent, if relatively uneven, revival that reaches heights worthy of the Metroid name in its best moments." Pre-Order the LEGO Zelda Ocarina of Time - Final Battle Set Launching March 1, you can secure this newly announced Ocarina of Time LEGO set today. This set depicts the ultimate final battle at the end of OoT, featuring Zelda, Link, Ganon, and the legendary Triforce. If you're a fan of The Legend of Zelda, this LEGO ...

Animal Crossing: New Horizon's big 3.0 update is now live, and with it a bustling hotel where you can decorate rooms and attract villagers from the game's massive roster of over 400 animals for a visit. But while these visiting pals can wander your island, see the sights, and even participate in activities like Group Stretching, there's one thing they can't do: stay forever. Is it possible to invite Villagers that move into the Hotel to your Island? by u/LennarderPirat in AnimalCrossing The reason this is coming up is because you can invite new animals onto your island in various other ways. If they visit through the Campsite, they can be persuaded to stay. If you encounter them during Island Excursions, you can similarly invite them to come back home and live next door. You can even steal villagers from friends if you visit their towns while that animal is already moving out. But for some reason, the hotel works differently. Animals staying for a vacation won...