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UPCOMING GAME RELEASES
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (PC) – January 30
Speedball (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – January 27
Core Keeper (Switch 2) – January 28
Dispatch (Switch 2, Switch) – January 28
Cairn (PlayStation 5, PC) – January 29
Don’t Stop, Girlypop! (PC) – January 29
Grid Legends (Switch 2) – January 29
I Hate This Place (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC) – January 29
Our Burial Dolls Remastered (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC) – January 29
The Perfect Pencil (Switch, PC) – January 29
Code Vein II (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – January 30
Front Mission 3: Remake (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox
One, PC) – January 30
The 9th Charnel (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – January 30
GAMING NEWS
Alex Brings His High-Flying Action to Street Fighter™ 6 as He Steps Into the Ring on March 17
Alex will be the third character coming to Street Fighter 6 Year 3 across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch™ 2 on March 17. Alex kicked off his fighting career as the protagonist of Street Fighter III: New Generation in 1997. Since then, his brash disposition has earned him the moniker The Man with No Allies whenever he steps into the ring. After more time refining his technique, Alex has added a new stance, over 10 throws, and new moves that transition seamlessly into one another to make him a fighting force whether he’s in the ring or on the streets.
As shown in the gameplay trailer, Alex’s fierce wrestling techniques include:
Flash Axe: A rapid attack with light and medium options. The light version is a great combo ender, whereas the medium can transition into Prowler Stance upon hit.
Flash Chop: When this bodacious heavy strike hits on the ground, the opponent will be opened up to a follow-up grab like Power Bomb or Oblique Stomp for some wicked damage. The OD version allows Alex to transition to Prowler Stance on hit.
Aerial Knee Smash: A fantastic anti-air technique as Alex jumps into the air and slams his opponent into the ground with his knee.
Power Bomb: Alex’s signature move comes with light, medium, and heavy variations, which all deal the same damage while offering other unique benefits.
Prowler Stance: Alex forfeits the ability to block while in this stance, but gains 11 different follow-up options to mix-up his opponent. For example, if you land Sweep Combination (Target Combo), Hyper Takedown (Throw), or Dangerous Armbar (Throw) on a Punish Counter, they’ll transition into Flying Suplex, Death Valley Bomb, and Spiral DDT respectively.
Raging Spear: Alex’s Level 1 Super Art has him spring forward with a devastating tackle. This move is invincible on start-up to both strikes and throws and can also be used in combos.
Sledgecross Hammer: Alex’s Level 2 Super Art crushes opponents with a devastating lariat that can wall splat if it hits an airborne opponent and has some invincibility from projectiles.
Omega Wing Buster: Alex has another Level 2 Super Art following a successful OD Power Drop where Alex can transition into Omega Wing Buster. If this move looks familiar it might be because wrestling superstar Kenny Omega performed this move’s motion capture for Alex!
The Final Prison: Alex’s Level 3 Super Art. The Final Prison has four different animations! The wrestler chokes the opponent out with a series of phenomenal grappling moves. There’s the normal Level 3 version, the Level 3 version that results in a K.O., the normal CA version, and a CA version that ends in a K.O.
Alex will be unlocked and ready to throw down for players who own or purchase the Year 3 Character Pass or Year 3 Ultimate Pass on March 17. Alex’s Outfit 1 reflects his role as the Dark Devil of the ring, while Outfit 2 reflects a more classic look fromStreet Fighter III. Stay tuned for the full release of Alex’s theme song “GO! ALEX! Hope is Born!” composed by anime song super band JAM Project, which can be heard in the gameplay trailer.
Alex joins the already released Year 3 characters Sagat and C. Viper, with Ingrid (Late Spring 2025) waiting in the wings to round out the Year 3 character roster.
FROSTHAVEN LAUNCHES "LEGACY OF THE ALGOX”, EARLY ACCESS CONTENT UPDATE AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM AND EPIC GAMES STORE
FROSTHAVEN's second Early Access content update: Legacy of the Algox. This free substantial update is available now for PC players who own the digital adaptation of the critically-acclaimed tactical RPG board game by Isaac Childres and Cephalofair Games. Legacy of the Algox introduces a brand-new storyline featuring the local Algox tribes, one new pet, three highly-anticipated playable heroes, five bosses, two unique biomes, and additional quests and upgrades.
Wishlist FROSTHAVEN today and play the game in Early Access on Steam now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2347080/Frosthaven/
From Snapshot Games, led by CEO Julian Gollop – the creator of X-COM, in collaboration with board game creator Isaac Childres and Cephalofair Games, FROSTHAVEN introduces the Legacy of the Algox content update, free for Early Access players. With the Unfettered threat finally dealt with, the heroes of Frosthaven turn their attention to the escalating Algox conflict. An Algox messenger arrives, bringing information about a possible resolution. Now the heroes of Frosthaven must decide the fate of the Algox and shape the legacy that will define their future. Something ancient and malevolent stirs beneath the ice.
Adding to a storyline filled with political intrigue and cooperation, three new character classes – “Astral,” “Drill,” and “Shackles” – introduce playstyles and abilities that will dynamically shape party builds and strategies:
“Shackles” developed the ability to control pain itself, redirecting damage and harmful effects from his allies and aiming it towards the enemy.
“Drill,” an ancient machine made from various Unfettered parts, is a heavy-lifting tank class and offers melee combat and impressive defensive capabilities.
“Astral” is attuned to the elements, utilizing them to empower attacks, heal, and if needed, even manifest crystalline weapons to their aid.
Also joining these heroes is an additional pet, totaling 11 pets so far for players to discover and capture! Summon your pets from the Stables, bring them into battle, and activate unique and powerful abilities, adding strategic depth beyond standard item cards.
FROSTHAVEN: Legacy of the Algox, the second major content update since its Early Access launch in summer 2025, includes the following features:
The Algox Storyline: Help your allied Algox tribe as they negotiate peace talks with their rivals and hopefully gain full cooperation.
New Pet: Complete your collection at the Stables with the most elusive pets, adding a dynamic advantage in battle.
3 New Playable Heroes: Unlock three advanced classes by completing scenarios and implement new diverse strategies into your repertoire.
5 New Bosses: Battle ancient foes, equipped with tactical challenges to overcome.
2 New Biomes: Explore new areas and travel far to expand your evergrowing map.
25+ More Quests: Confront dangerous threats and reveal more of what lies beneath and beyond Frosthaven.
9 Building Upgrades: Enhance and build up Frosthaven even further.
Town Hall Challenges: Complete unique objectives from the Town Hall and increase your party’s capabilities.
31 New Items: Expand the arsenal of your Heroes with new items - both crafted and discovered during the new quests.
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The Future Games Show Returns in 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026 will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The digital showcase will be broadcast during GDC Festival of Gaming and will be followed by FGS Live From on the same day. Both shows will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, Facebook, TikTok, GamesRadar+ and more.
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase will bring viewers world premieres, exclusive trailers and stealth demo drops from some of the world’s most exciting and creative studios. FGS Live From, hosted by the FGS editorial team, will air straight after and feature more trailers, deeper dives into the games featured in the main show and news from GDC Festival of Gaming.
The March shows are the first of three events in 2026, with Future Games Show Summer Showcase and FGS Live From Los Angeles planned for June 6 and Future Games Show at gamescom and FGS Live From gamescom taking place on August 26.
Last year, the Future Games Show reached a record 47 million live and opening weekend views across all three shows. To date, the Future Games Show has featured over one thousand games, including first looks at Painkiller and Crisol: Theater of Idols as well as AAA titles like Resident Evil Requiem, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Phantom Blade Zero and Mafia: The Old Country.
Daniel Dawkins, Content Director of Future Games Show at Future, said:
“The Future Games Show prides itself on being the best place to discover inventive and original upcoming games, debuting the multi-award winning Blue Prince, and exclusive trailers from acclaimed indies such as Cairn, Promise Mascot Agency and Bionic Bay. In a record-breaking 2025, Future Games Show shared all-new material from some of the world’s biggest games, including Resident Evil Requiem, skate. and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. One of our biggest world premieres, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, saw the second biggest Steam follower increase of the entire summer showcase season*. The Future Games Show is home to the most-exciting multiformat games in the world, from big budget to micro-indie. With our new show, FGS Live From, offering an even more eclectic range of titles and genres, we can’t wait to share what we have in store for 2026. See you on March 12!”
BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT INC. ANNOUNCES A DRAGON BALL GAME PROJECT “AGE 1000”, SET FOR 2027
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. announced the latest DRAGON BALL Game Project “AGE 1000” at the “Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri” event held on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
DRAGON BALL Game Project “AGE 1000”
The world of DRAGON BALL continues to expand with a brand-new DRAGON BALL world and its entirely original characters— all brought to life by Akira Toriyama. Set for 2027, the “AGE 1000” project will introduce even more unique characters as the adventure unfolds. In a reveal trailer, fans can witness the debut of a never-before-seen character—designed by Akira Toriyama himself—within the new DRAGON BALL world, “AGE 1000.”
Further updates on this project will be announced at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026, which will be held in Los Angeles, California, on April 18-19, 2026.
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