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Seven Virtual Boy games, including 3-D Tetris and Virtual Boy Wario Land, are set to launch on Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack for Switch and Switch 2 on February 17, 2026. The service will also add more titles throughout 2026 and offer console replicas.

A new phone-in program, the ‘S&M’ show, is looking for participants to join discussions and share their insights. Further details on how to engage with the program will be announced.

Konami has issued new guidelines for Yu-Gi-Oh! video content creators in Japan, outlining rules for uploading gameplay from the TCG and digital titles like Master Duel and Duel Links. These guidelines specify approved platforms, content restrictions, and monetization policies, allowing Japanese users to share videos without prior permission, though the global applicability remains ambiguous.

The highly anticipated spin-off to Vampire Survivors, titled Vampire Crawlers, has unveiled new gameplay mechanics and confirmed a playable demo arriving in February. This new title promises a fresh take on the beloved roguelite formula.

RAILGRADE, a train resource management game, has officially launched on Steam. Players can build intricate rail networks, manage resources, and restore an off-world colony’s economy through a story-driven campaign, currently available at a 25% discount.

GPD recently announced an “official” Bazzite Linux adaptation for their GPD WIN 5 handheld, but the Bazzite team has publicly refuted this claim. This incident highlights a discrepancy between GPD’s marketing and the Bazzite project’s official stance, raising questions about the nature of their collaboration.

An industry insider suggests that Sony’s next PlayStation games showcase, a State of Play, is scheduled to occur in February, continuing a trend of early-year presentations.

The latest podcast episode delves into the Xbox Developer Direct event, Ubisoft’s recent company reset and game cancellations, and the reported retirement of Nintendo veteran Kensuke Tanabe.

Fans of the acclaimed Life Is Strange series can look forward to the highly anticipated return of Chloe Price in the upcoming game, Life Is Strange: Reunion, scheduled for release this March. This new chapter aims to delve deeper into the beloved universe.

Takashi Iizuka, Sega’s chief creative officer for Sonic the Hedgehog, has indicated a willingness to introduce lesser-known ‘deep cut’ Sonic characters into the racing game Sonic CrossWorlds as future downloadable content. This follows the game’s history of diverse crossovers and aims to represent all eras of the Sonic universe.