‘I think we all want that’: Razer CEO claims players are in favour of AI tools in game development
Min-Liang Tan says players don't want "generative AI slop" in games but are happy with AI making development faster
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20th Jan 2026
Good Game Club podcast launches at World Economic Forum to ‘promote positive conversations around play’
Good Game Club is backed by Tencent and hosted by Gaming for Good authors
Alleged Fable concept art has leaked ahead of this week’s gameplay reveal
Xbox is giving the first in-depth look at the game during Thursday's Developer Direct
19th Jan 2026
A limited edition Marathon PS5 DualSense controller and Pulse Elite headset are coming
Details on the game's Collector's Edition have also been revealed
Former BioWare exec hits out at suggestions that it should never have made Anthem in the first place
Mark Darrah says people who claim BioWare should stick to what it knows aren't considering the studio's history
Ubisoft is updating three classic Far Cry games to run at 60fps on modern platforms
Far Cry 3, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon and Far Cry Primal are set to receive updates this week
Nintendo’s Japan dominance continues as Switch 2 fuels 40% market growth in 2025
For the 21st consecutive year, the majority of Japan's best-selling games were on Nintendo
Fire crews called to Rockstar North building after a reported ‘explosion in a boiler room’
No casualties are reported as the GTA studio's main Edinburgh building suffered structural damage
VGC Editors' Picks
This is the best video game music of 2025, as chosen by the composers behind it
50 game composers, including Masayoshi Soken, Lena Raine, and Austin Wintory, share their video game music highlights of the year
‘We’re happy the secret lasted as long as it did’: Larian boss on Divinity’s blockbuster reveal and THAT statue stunt
The studio behind Baldur's Gate 3 is gearing up for its next blockbuster RPG
‘We want to honor the legacy of the original’: Crystal Dynamics explains why it’s remaking Tomb Raider again
Crystal Dynamics shares why 2026 is the right time to bring back the 90s icon
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19th Jan 2026
Nintendo of America’s new president Devon Pritchard makes her first industry appearance since taking on the role
Pritchard became NOA president on January 1
Sega shares plans for another big 35th game anniversary this year
It’s not just Sonic celebrating a big birthday in 2026
Marathon’s release date may have been accidentally shared early on the Xbox store
UPDATE: Bungie has now officially confirmed the date
Former Assassin’s Creed boss sues Ubisoft for more than $1.3 million, alleging ‘constructive dismissal’
Marc-Alexis Côté claims Ubisoft falsely announced he had voluntarily left the company
18th Jan 2026
Capcom’s next big Resident Evil remake will reportedly be revealed this year
Capcom has released various Resident Evil remakes over the last decade
17th Jan 2026
Elder Scrolls loremaster says he quit Bethesda after ‘waiting 11 years to be the lead on The Elder Scrolls 6’
Designer Kurt Kuhlmann claims Bethesda reneged on a promise to make him lead designer
Valve has ‘significantly’ rewritten Steam’s rules for how developers must disclose AI use
The rewritten rules clarify that 'AI powered tools' do not require a disclosure
16th Jan 2026
A week after talking up The Division 3, boss Julian Gerighty has left Ubisoft for EA
Massive’s creative director has joined Battlefield Studios
Podcast: Who is the $650 Pokémon Lego set for? Plus, is EA harshly criticised?
The VGC team discuss Pokémon Lego, the future of The Division, Sonic 35, and more.
Sega’s new PS5, PC and mobile football manager game Sega Football Club Champions 2026 is coming next week
The latest instalment of Sega's previously Japan-only series SakaTsuku is coming to the West too
The first full images of Lego’s Ocarina of Time ‘Final Battle’ set with Link vs Ganondorf have been leaked
The set will reportedly release in March
15th Jan 2026
Amazon Games confirms MMO New World has a year left before it goes offline permanently
The game has been pulled from sale today
VGC Reviews
Expert reviews of the latest video games and gaming technology
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
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Review: Strong multiplayer saves a complete mess of a campaign
Treyarch delivers one of the worst single-player CoDs ever, eclipsed by masterful multiplayer
Features & Interviews
Longer reads, opinion and interviews from VGC
Dark Ties makes Yakuza Kiwami 3 an enticing prospect even for those who already finished Yakuza 3
2026 preview: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's latest remake promises to appeal to newcomers and veterans alike
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book has the potential to show it shouldn’t be judged by its cover
2026 preview: Despite its familiar appearance, there could be hidden depth to this one
With just months left before its release, Capcom’s Pragmata remains a mystery in many ways
2026 preview: Will Capcom's numerous delays result in a masterpiece or a missed opportunity?
Guides
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ACNH: How to get Nintendo items from the Resort Hotel
Everything you need to unlock Nintendo consoles and retro games in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
ACNH: Every Resort Hotel room and upgrade explained
Every room theme and upgrade in Animal Crossing New Horizons' Resort Hotel 3.0 update.
ACNH Slumber Island: How to create and visit islands with friends
How to create, visit, and design Slumber Islands solo or with friends in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.