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Take-Two confirms GTA 6 November launch and Online support
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During its Q3 2026 earnings call on February 3, Take-Two Interactive reaffirmed Grand Theft Auto 6's release date for November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with marketing starting this summer. CEO Strauss Zelnick also assured continued support for GTA Online into 2027, citing strong community engagement. He debunked rumors of a digital-only launch, confirming physical discs will be available simultaneously.
Capcom has released a new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem, which may include two significant hints that viewers overlooked. The preview suggests an emotional storyline ahead for the series.
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Nintendo is bringing its 1995 Virtual Boy console to Nintendo Switch Online through a new classics library, complete with specialized hardware add-ons. Hands-on previews at recent events highlight the accurate recreation of the original experience, including its unique red monochrome visuals and ergonomic challenges. The emulation supports all Switch models and launches with titles like Wario Land.
Eric Barone, known as ConcernedApe, has revealed details about the upcoming 1.7 update for Stardew Valley in an interview with IGN. The update includes two new marriage candidates and improvements to the game's children system. Additional features may involve a farm map editor and social sharing options without using AI.
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Microsoft has revealed the first wave of games joining Xbox Game Pass in February 2026, featuring 13 titles such as High on Life 2, Madden NFL 26, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Available immediately are Final Fantasy II and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, with more additions rolling out through the month. The lineup highlights a mix of RPGs, shooters, and family-friendly games, while Madden NFL 24 exits the service on February 15.
Capcom has released a three-minute promotional short film for the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, featuring horror actress Maika Monroe as a mother caught in the Raccoon City outbreak. The film, titled Evil Has Always Had a Name, explores the human side of the infection from 1998. It builds excitement ahead of the game's February 27, 2026, launch on multiple platforms.
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Quality assurance workers at Blizzard's Albany and Austin studios have ratified a union contract with Microsoft after nearly three years of bargaining. The agreement covers 60 workers and includes pay raises, AI protections, and restrictions on mandatory overtime. This marks the third such union deal at Microsoft's gaming divisions.
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