Studio Atelico Discord server<\/a> to participate in upcoming beta tests.<\/p>\n\n\tDescribed as \u201ca competitive arena where weird science meets tactical PvP combat\u201d by the studio, \u201cBobium Brawlers\u201d features a rookie scientist who discovers Beppe, a sarcastic robot with the power to transform the mysterious compound Bobium into living creatures.<\/p>\n
\n\tPlayers can craft monsters and enter them into the Bobium Brawler League for various face-offs by typing in 140-character descriptions. The game then adapts the description into the Bobium Brawlers art style and creates a custom suite of abilities and attacks. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tStudio Atelico\u2019s art team trained a custom AI model to vividly bring each player\u2019s creation to life, with artists being fairly compensated for training according to the studio.<\/p>\n
\n\tPiero Molino, CEO and co-founder of Studio Atelico said, \u201cThis game started with a simple belief: player creativity should be at the center of gameplay. With Bobium Brawlers, we\u2019re bringing players\u2019 imaginations to life through on-device AI, used thoughtfully and intentionally. This is only the beginning of a new kind of experience that empowers self-expression and feels truly personal and original.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\n\t\u201cCode Vein II\u201d is now available in early access, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announced Tuesday. The game will be available to all players on Jan. 30 on consoles and PC.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cCode Vein\u2019s\u201d long-awaited follow-up, the Bandai Namco Studios sequel \u201csends players on an epic narrative-driven journey where they wield time as a weapon and join forces with companions,\u201d reads the official logline. Set in a future where humanity and the world are both on the brink of collapse, players will travel through vast environments, assuming the role of the Revenant Hunter as they \u201ctake on challenging foes and massive, unforgettable bosses.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tThe action-packed RPG will let players engage with distinctive gameplay, including using blood drained from enemies, new combat strategies and unique weapons. A new Partner System is also introduced in the game, which allows players to switch between combat forms, and customization settings returns for Revenant Hunter.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cCode Vein II\u201d is available on early access for players who own the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition. \u201cCode Vein II\u201d is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in Standard, Deluxe and Ultimate Editions.<\/p>\n
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\n\t2K has set a March release date for \u201cWWE 2K26,\u201d the latest entry in its long-running wrestling franchise, with current World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk gracing the cover.<\/p>\n
\n\tDeveloped by Visual Concepts, \u201cWWE 2K26\u201d launches March 6 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam. The Standard Edition will follow a week later, arriving March 13. Premium editions \u2014 King of Kings, Attitude Era and Monday Night War \u2014 will all be available globally on March 6.<\/p>\n
\n\tPunk, who last appeared on a WWE game cover with 2013\u2019s \u201cWWE \u201913,\u201d headlines the Standard Edition and serves as the focus of this year\u2019s 2K Showcase mode, \u201cPunked,\u201d which revisits key moments from his career through narrated matches and fantasy showdowns.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe King of Kings Edition centers on WWE Hall of Famer and Chief Content Officer Paul \u201cTriple H\u201d Levesque, while the Attitude Era Edition leans into late-\u201990s nostalgia with Superstars such as Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Shawn Michaels and Undertaker. A new super-premium Monday Night War Edition adds WCW legends including Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Goldberg.<\/p>\n
\n\t2K said \u201cWWE 2K26\u201d will feature four new match types, a franchise-record roster of more than 400 playable characters, expanded customization tools and upgrades across core modes including MyGM, MyRISE, Universe and The Island.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe game will retail for $69.99 for the Standard Edition, with premium editions priced up to $149.99.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\u201cGeniGods: Nezha,\u201d a brand new single-player action role-playing game from GeniGods Labs, has been announced. Built in Unreal Engine 5 and optimised for PlayStation 5 in collaboration with Sony, the game will be available to play on PC and PlayStation 5 platforms in 2028.<\/p>\n
\n\tSet against the backdrop of ancient Chinese genesis mythology, gamers can play as Spirit pearl, the \u201cvery first spark of life forged by N\u00fcwa, the Goddess of Life, from the essence of earth, water, and fire.\u201d \u00a0In the game, players will evolve into the first human, solving anxiety puzzles, conquering trials and learning the truth\u00a0 alongside legendary heroes Yi, the sun-feller, and Yu, the flood-tamer. Beside you also dwells the Heart of Sacred Water. <\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cOur mission is to ignite the epic celestial battles of Chinese mythology. In \u2018GeniGods: Nezha,\u2019 every skill you cast, every choice you make, writes a new line in an ancient epic\u2014forged in your image,\u201d said Erdi Yao, co-founder and Head of Creative & Design at GeniGods Labs, in a statement. \u201cPlayers will wield the heart of creation, soar between realms, awaken the three-headed and eight-armed form, and step onto the primordial battlefield to mend the shattered heavens. This is not about hearing a story; it is about etching your name into its very fabric.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tGeniGods Lab\u2019s previously created \u201cMy Hero Academia,\u201d a critically and commercially acclimated mobile game published by Sony Crunchyroll.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\t\tPARTNERSHIPS\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\u201cBluey\u201d will soon be on Minecraft, thanks to BBC Studios and Ludo Studio. Beginning Feb. 5, fans of the Emmy Award-winning animated children\u2019s series can meet Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad, unlock rooms throughout the house, and enjoy familiar games from the show, all within a new, playful, interactive environment.<\/p>\n
\n\tDeveloped by Jigarbov, creator and founder of Jigarbov Productions, \u201cBluey DLC: Bluey\u2019s House\u201d will provide players with an immersive experience that allows them to relive memorable moments from the hit series. Players will also be able to search for hidden keys throughout the home, guided by Bluey and her family, unlocking new rooms and areas as they progress, in addition to participating in familiar games from the show, such as I-Spy, Hide and Seek, and Ragdoll.<\/p>\n
\n\tMarina Mello, Global Director of BBC Studios\u2019 Gaming & Interactive department, said, \u201cBringing Bluey to Minecraft opens up a new way for fans to engage with the brand in a place where they already love to play. This partnership is a great example of how we\u2019re evolving the way our brands live beyond the screen. By collaborating with Microsoft and Jigarbov, we\u2019re able to explore new forms of interactive storytelling that feel native to platforms like Minecraft, while staying true to what makes Bluey so special.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tAll Minecraft Bedrock players can stop by the Minecraft Marketplace to grab a free Chattermax Mask until Mar. 6, after which the item will be available to purchase.<\/p>\n
\n\t\tEVENTS\t<\/h2>\n
\n\tThe Black Voices in Gaming Showcase will return on Feb. 19, XPerience Studios announced Tuesday. Dedicated to spotlighting games created by Black developers around the world, the upcoming showcase will air at noon PST on BVIG Twitch channel and co-streamed on IGN and GameSpot.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cThis marks our five year anniversary developing a nonprofit to elevate Black professional developers in multiple dimensions with a network of enthusiastic veterans in the video game industry,\u201d said Justin Woodward, co-founder of XPerience Studios, in a statement. \u201cWe have had the honor of working with and partnering with larger publishers and developers such as Riot, Netflix, Microsoft, PlayStation, Humble Games,and more in order to work on making an impact in the industry, with the challenges in the world and in particular where we live. It is important that we keep the movement going in 2026 with more opportunities and set higher goals to help out the culture of gaming and game development.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tXPerience Studios also announced its two new XP Grants recipients. Jerron Jacques was awarded for the forthcoming \u201cErased,\u201d a thriller where teens uncover truth after their memories were erased. Led by Shawn Alexander Allen, NuChallenger was awarded for its upcoming turtle \u201cBeatdown City Survivors.\u201d The grants provide financial support, mentorship and industry guidance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tThe studio\u2019s full 2025 freshman class list was also released, which represents a group of creative, innovative and emerging Black talent in games. Those who are a part of the class will receive visibility, mentorship opportunities and access to XPerience Studios\u2019 support.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tSee the full freshman class here.<\/p>\n
\n\t\tGAME UPDATES\/DLC\t<\/h2>\n
\n\tFour days after the launch of Wildlight\u2019s updated free-to-play hero shooter game, \u201cHighguard,\u201d the company has announced a 5v5 limited time game mode is now available. This limited-time mode will be available starting today and run through the weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tSoul Well has also been introduced as a brand new game in the base, which is able to be added to rotation in both 3v3 and 5v5.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tThe news come following the announcement that \u201cHighguard\u201d received a slew of updates, including a variety of bug fixes, new video settings, and highly-requested features. Players can now set Crouch to Hold or Toggle for all platforms and set Aim Down Sights to Hold or Toggle for PC only. The game\u2019s new video settings will allow console users to adjust their FoV to 110 and enable a \u201cView Distance Quality\u201d setting that controls skeletal mesh LODs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tPlayers can also now toggle the Anisotropic Materials, Chromatic Aberration, and Bloom features on or off and switch off the Global Illumination setting entirely, while DLSS users can select DLSS presets.<\/p>\n
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\n\tThe \u201cWorld of Warcraft\u201d team pulled back the curtain on its plans for 2026 during a streamed event titled \u201cState of Azeroth,\u201d which aired earlier today on the franchise\u2019s official YouTube and Twitch channels.<\/p>\n
\n\tExecutive producer Holly Longdale and senior game director Ion Hazzikostas led the broadcast, reflecting on recent feature launches across both modern and classic versions of the game while outlining what players can expect in the year ahead. The presentation included a look at WoW\u2019s upcoming content cadence, a full 2026 roadmap and early previews of features planned for \u201cMidnight,\u201d Blizzard\u2019s next expansion, which launches globally March 2.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe stream also debuted a new cinematic highlighting the sense of adventure and comfort of returning home after battle, now available to watch online.<\/p>\n
\n\tA video-on-demand of the full \u201cState of Azeroth\u201d broadcast is available on the \u201cWorld of Warcraft\u201d YouTube channel. <\/p>\n\n