Latest Gaming News

đź“…January 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Gaming news highlights charity speedruns, studio closures, award nominations, game releases, CES innovations, and financial updates amid industry shifts.
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Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 Raises Over $2.44 Million for Charity

Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 concluded with over $2.44 million raised for charity through speedrunning events.Source 3Source 4 The event showcased community support for gaming marathons benefiting good causes.Source 3 This marks a significant achievement in gaming philanthropy.Source 4

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Ubisoft Shuts Down Halifax Studio Weeks After Union Vote

Ubisoft closed its Halifax studio shortly after workers voted to unionize, prompting CWA Canada to seek answers from company lawyers.Source 3Source 4 The closure raises concerns over labor practices in the industry.Source 3 Union representatives demand transparency on the decision.Source 4

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Ghost of Yotei and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Headline 2026 DICE Awards Nominations

Ghost of Yotei and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead nominations for the 2026 DICE Awards, highlighting top games.Source 3Source 4 The awards recognize excellence in game design and storytelling.Source 3 Nominations reflect innovative titles from the past year.Source 4

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Bungie's Marathon Set for March 2026 Release at $40

After delays, Bungie's Marathon extraction shooter is scheduled for March 2026 release priced at $40.Source 3 The game promises intense multiplayer action in a sci-fi setting.Source 3 This update follows development hurdles at the studio.Source 3

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Roblox to Report Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on February 5, 2026

Roblox announced it will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on February 5, 2026.Source 1 Investors anticipate insights into user growth and revenue trends.Source 1 The report follows strong platform engagement metrics.Source 1

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Corsair Showcases Innovations and Stream Deck Ecosystem at CES 2026

Corsair Gaming highlighted award-winning hardware and its Stream Deck as a control hub for gaming, streaming, and AI at CES 2026.Source 1 The showcase emphasizes a connected platform evolution.Source 1 Integrations span productivity and content creation.Source 1

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Block Blast! Reaches 70M DAU with Over 10,000 A/B Tests by Hungry Studio

Hungry Studio's Block Blast! hit 70 million daily active users and 300 million monthly, driven by 10,000+ experiments.Source 1 The hyper-casual game demonstrates data-driven success.Source 1 Growth spans global markets effectively.Source 1

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Sucker Punch Productions Studio Head Stepping Down

The head of Sucker Punch Productions, developers of Ghost of Tsushima, is leaving the studio.Source 3Source 4 Leadership transition comes amid ongoing projects.Source 3 No successor details announced yet.Source 4

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Phasmophobia Developer Kinetic Games Launches Indie Publishing Label

Kinetic Games, creators of Phasmophobia, started a new publishing label for indie developers.Source 3Source 4 The move expands their role in the industry.Source 3 Focus on horror and innovative titles expected.Source 4

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EB Games Proposes Closing All New Zealand Stores

GameStop-owned EB Games plans to shut down all its New Zealand locations, per reports.Source 3Source 4 The decision impacts retail presence in the region.Source 3 Shift to digital sales likely influencing move.Source 4

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Tencent and Sony Reach Confidential Settlement on Horizon Cloning Lawsuit

Sony and Tencent settled a lawsuit over a Horizon game clone via confidential agreement.Source 3Source 4 The case involved intellectual property infringement claims.Source 3 Terms remain undisclosed publicly.Source 4

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Peter Molyneux’s Masters of Albion Set for April Release with Veteran Talent

22cans announced Masters of Albion, Peter Molyneux’s final god game, for April release featuring Media Molecule co-founder and Bullfrog veterans.Source 6 The title promises deep strategy gameplay.Source 6 Team expertise bolsters development.Source 6