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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for January 26 to 30

January 23, 2026 Next Week on Xbox: New Games for January 26 to 30 Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, ...
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Sanctuary Board Game Review

Ark Nova, a long, complex and richly strategic game of zoo-building and conservation, took board gaming by storm after its release in 2021. When a game gets that popular, while having big barriers to new players, a simplified spin-off is almost guaranteed – and now we have Sanctuary from the ...
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As BioWare Quietly Continues Building Mass Effect 5, Hiring Begins For a New Senior Role

BioWare is slowly beginning to build itself back up following the downsizing it experienced in the wake of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, with hiring now underway for a new senior role on Mass Effect 5.The veteran RPG studio saw numerous staff members depart following the launch of its most recent ...
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Forza Horizon 6’s sprawling Japanese switchback spaghetti looks great, but I’m not sure I’ll use its big blank settlement building valley

Playground Games offered the first in-depth look at Forza Horizon 6 during last night's Xbox Developer Direct, in addition to confirming its leaked release date of May 19th. As you'd expect, there were lots of cars sliding and speeding through a variety of Japanese biomes in a manner I can't ...
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‘I’ve Never Seen It in Games Before’ — Fable Will Use a Storytelling Technique Borrowed From The Office

Remember those mockumentary-style interview sections in the original reveal trailer for Fable? Well, those will actually be in the game, and they’re inspired by an unlikely source — The Office.Fable is a distinctly British video game series, and one where comedy has always been allowed to thrive. Both deadpan and ...
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In Double Fine’s “pottery brawler” Kiln, you can skip the fights and just sculpt pots in peace

The surprise game reveal at last night’s Xbox Developer Direct was Kiln, a pottery-based multiplayer party brawler in the works at Double Fine. Combatants take the form of pots, vases, dishes, and urns, custom-sculpted and fired by players themselves, and will usually end up smashed into shards of tragic ceramic ...
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Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battle Season 6 Start Date And Rewards Revealed

Get out my Swamp.With Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Sceptile-focused season coming to an end, The Pokémon Company has shared some extra details on what's next for the Ranked Battle scene, including the all-important start date and rewards.Ranked Battle Season 6 kicks off on 29th January and will be sticking around until ...
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Magic: The Gathering: Lorwyn Eclipsed is Out Today, Here’s Where to Buy Everything From 2026’s First Set

Magic: The Gathering has kicked off 2026 with a return to Lorwyn, and Lorwyn Eclipsed might be the most excited I've seen the community since, well, Edge of Eternities (the last Universes Within set).It's a trip back to a simpler time, without bagels (Spider-Man), bending (Avatar), or the Buster Sword ...
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Pokémon Day 2026 TCG Collection Is Back in Stock With a Major New Discount at Amazon

The Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Day 2026 Collection is back in stock at Amazon right now for $26.99, a steep drop from its $49.99 list price and easily the best price seen for this release so far (especially since market price is around $60 right now).Timed to celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary ...
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Reminder: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade ‘Limited Early Purchase Edition’ Offer Ends Next Week

Get a bonus copy of FFVII while you can.If you're planning on picking up Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade this week, and haven't already purchased it, here's your reminder that the 'Limited Early Purchase Edition' is still available.It's $39.99 / £39.99 and is available until 31st January 2026. You can ...
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