Latest Gaming News

📅January 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Gaming headlines feature surging gacha revenues led by Love and Deepspace, major 2026 game releases like GTA VI, market growth forecasts, PS5 updates, and franchise anniversaries.
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Love and Deepspace Tops December Gacha Revenue Charts

Love and Deepspace surged to the top of December gacha earnings with $82.5 million, up from $30 million in November, surpassing Genshin Impact.Source 1 Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Pokémon TCG Pocket saw varying performances amid updates.Source 1 This reflects strong mobile gaming revenue trends into 2026.Source 1

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Genshin Impact Version Luna IV Update Rolls Out

Genshin Impact's latest update introduces new characters, story content, and gameplay features.Source 1 Love and Deepspace 5.0 also adds events and enhancements.Source 1 These updates highlight ongoing support for major gacha titles.Source 1

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Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed to Fall 2026 Boosts Market Outlook

Analyst Michael Pachter predicts 2026 video game sales will boom, surpassing 2016-2025 levels due to GTA VI's fall release.Source 2 Microsoft's Game Pass may decline Call of Duty sales but drive overall growth.Source 2 Netflix's gaming push adds competition.Source 2

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Pokémon Pokopia Shifts to Life Sim and Habitat Building

Upcoming Pokémon Pokopia emphasizes building habitats, environment restoration, and casual Pokémon interactions over battles.Source 3 It targets a broader audience with life simulation and crafting elements.Source 3 Set for 2026 release.Source 3

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007 First Light Brings Stealth-Focused James Bond Game

IO Interactive's 007 First Light explores early Bond career with espionage, stealth missions, and global action drawing from Hitman expertise.Source 3 Expected in 2026.Source 3 It reintroduces Bond to gaming with narrative depth.Source 3

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Saros Delivers Sci-Fi Shooter from Returnal Team

Saros, from Returnal developers, features fast-paced combat on a hostile alien planet with survival narrative and environmental hazards.Source 3 Slated for 2026.Source 3 Evolving enemies add challenge.Source 3

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First Major PS5 Game of 2026 Skips PS5 Pro Support

Bandai Namco's January 29 PS5 release is the console's only noteworthy title this month but lacks PS5 Pro enhancements.Source 5 January remains slow across platforms including Switch 2 and Xbox.Source 5 Highlights early-year release sparsity.Source 5

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2026 Marks 40th Anniversaries for Zelda, Metroid, Dragon Quest

Major franchises like The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Dragon Quest, Pokémon, and Sonic celebrate 40-year milestones in 2026.Source 7 Fans speculate on new releases or remakes, including Castlevania rumors.Source 7 A big year for gaming history.Source 7

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Tekken Creator Bids Farewell but 2026 Content Incoming

Tekken's creator steps away, yet 2026 promises new fights and content via season passes for Tekken 8.Source 11 Details on main game or spin-off unclear.Source 11 Ensures ongoing support.Source 11

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Pandoland Shuts Down in March 2026

Pandoland service ends in March 2026.Source 1 Meanwhile, Granblue Fantasy launches on Steam that month, and Mongil Star Dive delays to March.Source 1 Mixed updates for live service games.Source 1

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New Emulation Handhelds Available for Pre-Order

Devices like GAMEMT E3 Vigor, KT Pocket KTR2, and AYANEO Pocket Play open pre-orders with varied features and prices.Source 1 PS5 jailbreak via Star Wars: Racer Revenge spikes physical copy values.Source 1 CD Projekt hints at secret Witcher 3 expansion.Source 1

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Anticipated RPGs Line Up for 2026 Including Nioh 3

Top RPGs like The Duskbloods, Nioh 3, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and The Blood of Dawnwalker headline 2026.Source 8 Warframe plans major updates.Source 8 Epic quests await players.Source 8