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The Sims Developer Teases 'Next Evolution' of Single-Player on PC and Console, as Project Rene Is Committed to Mobile-onlyThe Sims developer Maxis is teasing the "next evolution" of single-player PC and console The Sims games...even as its long-touted "next generation" of The Sims, Project Rene, is relegated to a mobile-only social spin-off.

IGN ArticlesJan 9

Poll: In Order, Which Games Are You Most Excited For At The Xbox Developer Direct?Fable? Forza? Beast? How about the surprise? As we head into the weekend here, there's no doubt that the biggest news of the week from an Xbox perspective has been the Developer Direct date reveal along with three confirmed games , and we want to know what intrigues you most! We think the #1 game for many will be Fable , which obviously was revealed many years ago and we've still only seen snippets so far. This will be our first deep dive into the title, and there are some seriously high expectations going into it. Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox | Latest UpdatesJan 9

Noisy Pixel Staff Picks: Camille’s Top 5 Games of 2025This is my third time making one of these lists for Noisy Pixel, and more than ever, I feel the pressure to pick only five games. 2025 truly felt a year where we saw countless titles release that I am sure we will remember for many years to come. Personally, I am excited to see [...]

Xbox Series X – Noisy PixelJan 9

'Let's Solve This Before GTA 6 Arrives!' — Red Dead Redemption 2's Newly-Discovered Mystery Seems to Have Reached Its EndgameRed Dead Redemption 2 fans have made progress towards solving the game's newly-discovered mystery, and now believe they've reached its final clue.

IGN ArticlesJan 9

Based On New Players, These Were The Top 5 Xbox Games Of Christmas And New YearAccording to Alinea Analytics data. The Christmas and New Year period offers a great chance for many people to spend more time gaming and either check out the Game Pass catalogue, dip into their backlogs or simply buy new games to enjoy over the holidays. So, which Xbox games fared the best over holiday 2025? Alinea Analytics has been looking into this, coming up with a list of top five Xbox games based on new players only for December 21st to January 5th. The results are based on estimates and include Xbox Game Pass titles, and here's how they look: Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox | Latest UpdatesJan 9

NieR: Automata 9th Anniversary Stream Announced Square Enix has announced that it will hold a live stream to celebrate the 9th anniversary of NieR: Automata on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM JST (5:30 AM ET). The stream will be available in Japanese worldwide via YouTube , as well as the Japan-exclusive Niconico platform. This stream will feature four of the game's key staff members: Producer Yosuke Saito, Creative Director Yoko Taro, Composer Keiichi Okabe, and Senior Game Designer Takahisa Taura. The four will hold a lighthearted talk show for around two hours. Square Enix will afterward hold an after-talk session exclusively available to Niconico Premium members. The company has also put up a fine print stating that there will be no new major reveals related to the game series on either stream. Niconico is also holding a public lottery that give Japanese residents the chance to watch the talk show physically in Tokyo. After closing applications on January 18, 2026, it will inform the winners on January 31, 2026. They must then purchase a ticket for 999 yen (~$6.35) by February 7, 2026, to confirm their attendance. The 9th anniversary of NieR: Automata will formally fall on February 23, 2026. Square Enix first released the game for PlayStation 4 in Japan on February 23, 2017. NieR: Automata has also since been made available for PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. It is also playable on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2 via backward compatibility. The post NieR: Automata 9th Anniversary Stream Announced appeared first on Siliconera .

Xbox One News Category - SiliconeraJan 9

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for January 12 to 16The post Next Week on Xbox: New Games for January 12 to 16 appeared first on Xbox Wire .

Xbox WireJan 9

SacriFire Dev Blog Explores Visual Direction and Pixel Art PhilosophySacriFire developer Pixelated Milk has published the first entry in a new developer blog series, detailing how the studio shaped the game’s visual identity during its long production cycle. The post, titled “Revelations #1: Of Creation and Form,” is written by Adam, SacriFire’s art director, who joined Pixelated Milk during development of the studio’s previous [...]

Xbox Series X – Noisy PixelJan 9

New Final Fantasy VII Remake Orchestra Videos Feature Battle Medley and Shinra’s ThemeThe official Square Enix Music YouTube channel has posted more performances from the 2021 Final Fantasy VII Remake Orchestra World Tour. The latest batch features “Let the Battles Begin! – Battle Medley” and “Shinra’s Theme,” both of which combine the performers with in-game footage. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will release on January 22, 2026, for [...]

Xbox Series X – Noisy PixelJan 9

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Is Half Price at Amazon and Best Buy TodayCall of Duty Black Ops 7 is already seeing steep discounts, barely a couple of months after release, dropping to $35 at Best Buy and Amazon.

IGN ArticlesJan 9