France gives 28 Clair Obscur developers a knighthood and says ‘video games have reached a new level of recognition’
Sandfall Interactive members made Knights of the Order of Arts and Letters
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8th Feb 2026
Hamster reveals full Console Archives games line-up, including Tecmo and Hudson classics
The first two Console Classics games, Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden 2, are out now on Switch 2
6th Feb 2026
Podcast: Will GTA 6 push PS5 beyond PS4 lifetime sales?
Plus: What did we make of Nintendo Direct?
Amazon Prime’s 10 ‘free’ games for February include Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands and Total War: Attila
Amazon Prime subscribers can claim free PC games to keep via its Luna service
Epic Games Store boss says it plans to be on the next Xbox console ‘on day one’
It's believed the next Xbox could be a console / PC hybrid with multiple game stores
Tickets are on sale now for VGC Live in Glasgow
VGC takes to the stage for the first time ever at one of Glasgow's most historic venues
5th Feb 2026
Disney Dreamlight Valley is finally getting a free Switch 2 upgrade next month
Switch 2 players will get improved visuals and a higher item limit
Namco’s last major arcade Ridge Racer game, Rave Racer, is getting a home version for the first time
It follows the first ever home release of the arcade Ridge Racer last year
VGC Editors' Picks
Nioh 3 Review: Team Ninja on top form with one of its best ‘masocore’ games yet
Some issues aside, this ninja action game feels like the culmination of everything Team Ninja has learned
Switch’s Virtual Boy add-on reminded me that Nintendo’s biggest flop wasn’t all bad
Those who missed out on Virtual Boy in the 90s might be pleasantly surprised, as Nintendo's 3D oddity comes to Switch
Exclusive: We visited Japan's Pokémon theme park, PokéPark Kanto, and left full of nostalgic joy (and carrying merchandise)
PokéPark Kanto is a must-see, nostalgia-packed birthday present to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon
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5th Feb 2026
Switch 2 is getting an eFootball spin-off this summer called eFootball Kick-Off
Switch 2 owners are still waiting for a port of the main eFootball game
Konami is releasing a 13-game Goemon collection for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PC
The compilation looks like it will be sold only in Japan for now
PlayStation and Guerrilla announce ‘tactical co-op’ Horizon game, Horizon Hunters Gathering
The Horizon spin-off lets up to three players team up as Hunters “to protect a world under threat from deadly machines”
Super Bomberman Collection has been announced for Switch and Switch 2, is available today
The compilation includes seven games including unreleased localised editions of some titles
Arcade Archives studio Hamster is launching a new Console Archives series, starting today
Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden 2 are coming today
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on Switch 2 is available later this month
The game will be released digitally on Nintendo's console
Just two weeks after Final Fantasy 7 Remake came to Switch 2, now Rebirth has a Switch 2 release date
Work is ongoing on the Switch 2 port of the second chapter in Square Enix's remake trilogy
The PS5 version of Starfield could be announced soon, as insider shares potential release date
Starfield is one of the major Xbox exclusives that have still to be confirmed for PS5
A game from the team that offended Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki with its AI zombie animation is out next week
The viral clip from 10 years ago had Miyazaki call its work "an insult to life itself"
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase: Here’s where to watch today’s big presentation
Nintendo has promised 30 minutes of news on third-party Switch and Switch 2 games
Switch 2 release dates for Indiana Jones and Fallout 4 leak online ahead of today’s Nintendo Direct
Both games were announced for Switch 2 last year
Japanese rhythm game Felicity’s Door has arrived on Apple Arcade
The game focuses on "flow, touch comfort and audiovisual harmony"
VGC Reviews
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Nioh 3 Review: Team Ninja on top form with one of its best ‘masocore’ games yet
Some issues aside, this ninja action game feels like the culmination of everything Team Ninja has learned
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review: Ocarina of Prime
When it feels like Metroid, Beyond is a blast, but often Nintendo's sci-fi revival is lost in space
Dispatch Review: Telltale-style superhero comedy is more of a TV show than a game, and that’s OK
AdHoc's Gen-Z-fuelled comedy and endearing cast carry an often disjointed tale
Features & Interviews
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Switch’s Virtual Boy add-on reminded me that Nintendo’s biggest flop wasn’t all bad
Those who missed out on Virtual Boy in the 90s might be pleasantly surprised, as Nintendo's 3D oddity comes to Switch
I’m unsure if Mario Bros. Wonder’s Bellabel Park is what I wanted from a Switch 2 expansion
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition adds a new multiplayer suite, but it's unclear how deep its other content will go
Gallery: Here’s all the food and merchandise available at Japan’s PokéPark Kanto
Here's what you can buy and eat at PokéPark Kanto
Guides
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Nioh 3 PSA: You’re missing these Kodama locations
If you're missing a Kodama or Hot Spring in your mission to 100% Nioh 3, then we have what you need.
Nioh 3: Best Character Creation Codes and how to use them
The best Character Creator Codes we've found on Nioh 3's launch day.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Walkthrough and Step-by-step Guide
This complete walkthrough will guide you through the Metroid Prime 4 story for a 100% completion