Konami is reportedly developing a new Switch game titled Enchanted Wonderland, an adventure game rated E for Everyone that involves exploring a magical world, interacting with characters, learning magic, and participating in mini-games, including space-themed activities. No official release date has been announced yet.
Rhea Seehorn, known for Better Call Saul and Pluribus, revealed on NPR that her first acting credit was as a tutorial sorceress in the 1997 Magic: The Gathering video game, a low-budget role that she still fondly remembers.
The article reviews the innovative and boundary-pushing video game Dispatch, highlighting its unexpected humor, provocative content, and engaging gameplay that combines narrative wit with strategic elements, making it a standout example of modern interactive entertainment.
The upcoming James Bond game 007 First Light has been delayed from March 2026 to May 2026 to allow for further polishing, despite being fully playable. Developed by IO Interactive, it features a reimagined origin story of a young Bond and includes notable performances by Patrick Gibson and Lenny Kravitz. The game draws gameplay similarities to Hitman and aims for long-term success, with fans expressing some concerns over graphics quality.
The success of the Japanese mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby has inspired a global fanbase to engage with real-life horse racing, leading to increased tourism, a new generation of fans, and greater interest in the sport, despite the game's fictional and anthropomorphized characters.
The James Bond game 007 First Light has been delayed from March to May 27, 2026, to allow the developers extra time for polishing and refining, ensuring a high-quality experience for players.
IO Interactive has delayed the release of their James Bond game 007 First Light by two months, now set for May 27, 2026, to allow further polishing and ensure a high-quality experience for players.
The Avatar video game, 'Frontiers of Pandora,' offers a more immersive and detailed experience of Pandora than the movies, allowing players to explore, hunt, and fight as a Na'vi in a lush, scientifically detailed world, making it arguably the best way to experience the franchise.
Joseph Cross, the art director of Bungie's Marathon, has left the company voluntarily amid controversy over a plagiarism scandal, just months before the game's scheduled release in March 2026. His departure follows a major overhaul of the game and a change in its tagline, with Bungie aiming to recover public trust and ensure the game's success.
Fifa is returning to video games in 2026 after a four-year hiatus, with Netflix securing the rights to develop and publish the new game, which will be accessible via mobile devices and TVs, marking a significant shift in the franchise's history and aiming to reach a global audience ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The developers of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis plan to adjust the game's difficulty for modern players while retaining classic elements like puzzles and iconic obstacles, aiming for a 2026 release on multiple platforms, amidst changes in voice acting and a broader franchise redefinition including a new TV series.
Bethesda's Todd Howard announced that 'Fallout' Season 3 is currently in the writing stage, with plans to integrate storylines into the 'Fallout' video game franchise, following the success of Season 2 and its weekly release model. The series continues to expand its partnership with Amazon Prime Video and Samsung, aiming to enhance cross-media storytelling and viewer engagement.
Larian CEO Swen Vincke announced their next game, Divinity, will be a turn-based RPG designed specifically for video games, moving away from D&D systems, with plans for early access and enhanced storytelling, following the success of Baldur's Gate 3.
Phantom Blade Zero is confirmed to be a console-exclusive game for PS5 for the first 12 months of its release, limiting its availability to PlayStation 5 users during this period.
Highguard, a hero shooter game from ex-Titanfall and Apex Legends developers, was revealed as the closing act at The Game Awards but received a poor reception, with negative YouTube ratios and widespread criticism, casting doubt on its upcoming release on January 26 and indicating a challenging road ahead for the game.