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What we’ve been playing – “Gosh I had a really fun 30 minutes with Marvel Tokon before PSN went down”

  • Eurogamer writers share impressions of three very different games.
  • Assassin’s Creed Odyssey feels dated but remains engaging.
  • PSN downtime cut short Marvel Tokon beta play.

Eurogamer’s weekly games column highlights three writers’ recent experiences: revisiting Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, birdwatching in Flock Around and returning to Pokémon GO, and briefly trying the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls beta before PlayStation Network went offline. The piece matters chiefly as a set of personal impressions, contrasting older…

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Baten Kaitos Remaster Dev Helped Out With Xenoblade Chronicles’ Switch 2 Edition

  • Logicalbeat helped enhance Xenoblade Chronicles for Switch 2.
  • Its work supported 4K resolution and 60fps performance.
  • More Xenoblade Switch 2 Editions are imminent.

Logicalbeat, the Japanese studio behind the Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, has confirmed it helped support Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition’s Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Its involvement focused on the game’s 4K and 60fps enhancements, illustrating Nintendo’s continued use of external developers to help update major first-party…

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PS5’s Next Big Exclusive Dated, And It’s Closer Than You Think

  • God of War Laufey launches on 16 February 2027.
  • A connected Kratos-led sequel is already in development.
  • Laufey will be available on physical disc.

Sony has announced that God of War Laufey, a PS5 spin-off starring Kratos’s late wife, will launch on 16 February 2027. The announcement gives PlayStation a major first-party release date for early 2027 and suggests a strong year for the console’s exclusive games. The date was revealed at…

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Random: Splatoon Raiders’ Interactive Loading Screen Secret Can Crash The Game

  • Full-hand touchscreen contact can crash Splatoon Raiders during boot-up.
  • The crash closes the game and requires a restart.
  • Avoiding the loading-screen touch interaction prevents the issue.

Splatoon Raiders has an interactive boot-up loading screen in handheld mode that lets players swirl on-screen clouds, but it appears to contain a bug capable of crashing the game. The issue matters because it can abruptly close the software and force players to restart, although it is easily…

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After ‘The Odyssey,’ 1 Award-Winning Video Game Franchise Deserves a TV Adaptation

  • Collider says Hades is well suited to a fantasy television adaptation.
  • The games rework Greek mythology around Zagreus’s escape from the Underworld.
  • Hades II expanded the franchise in 2025.

Collider argues that Supergiant Games’ Hades franchise would be a strong candidate for a television adaptation, following the success of other game-based series such as Fallout, The Last of Us and The Witcher. The article says its Greek-mythology setting, character-driven story and distinctive visual style could suit the…

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‘Twin Peaks’ Quietly Inspired One of Nintendo’s Weirdest Video Games of All Time

  • *Link’s Awakening* drew inspiration from *Twin Peaks*.
  • The influence helps explain the game’s surreal tone.
  • Its strange characters distinguish it from other Zelda games.

The article argues that *The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening* stands apart within Nintendo’s long-running series because its dreamlike setting and eccentric characters were influenced by *Twin Peaks*. This connection matters because it helps explain why the 1993 game feels unusually surreal and tonally distinct from more conventional…

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Santa Monica confirms future Kratos-led God of War game

  • A new Kratos-led God of War game will follow Laufey.
  • God of War Laufey launches on PS5 in February 2027.
  • Its setting may point towards new mythologies.

Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that another God of War game starring Kratos is in development and will follow God of War Laufey. The announcement establishes Kratos’ continued central role in the series after Faye’s standalone adventure, although no release date, setting or detailed story information has been…

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God of War Laufey launches on 16 February 2027

  • *God of War Laufey* launches on 16 February 2027.
  • Santa Monica revealed the date at San Diego Comic-Con.
  • Deborah Ann Woll returns as Laufey.

Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that *God of War Laufey*, a spin-off in the *God of War* series, will be released on 16 February 2027. The announcement gives the project a firm launch date and positions it as a significant PlayStation release for early 2027. The date was…

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Best players for FC 26 Elite Midfielder Evolution

  • Spend 100 FUTTIES Tokens to upgrade an eligible CDM.
  • Five matches complete the Evolution.
  • Xhaka, Putellas and Pedri are leading recommendations.

FC 26’s Elite Midfielder Evolution lets Ultimate Team players spend 100 FUTTIES Tokens to significantly improve an eligible defensive midfielder. It matters because the five-stage upgrade can turn lower-rated cards into highly capable all-round midfielders, especially when combined with other Evolutions. - Eligible players must be CDMs rated…

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Amazon pushes back Tomb Raider: Catalyst’s release day to 2028

  • Tomb Raider: Catalyst is now due in 2028.
  • Legacy of Atlantis launches on 12 February 2027.
  • Amazon has not explained the reason for Catalyst’s delay.

Amazon has moved Tomb Raider: Catalyst’s planned release to 2028, extending another delay for the franchise after Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis was also postponed. The change matters because the two games were originally announced for consecutive releases in 2026 and 2027, while Amazon is seeking to establish…

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