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iOS 26.2.1 Released January 26, 2026

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Apple has just released a minor update for all iPhone and Apple Watch devices. The new update adds support for the recently released 2nd Generation AirTag, as well as some new bug fixes and improvements.

The new update seems to be limited to devices meant to work with activating the new AirTags. We have not seen the update come to Vision Pro at this time.

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct – Jan 25th, 2026 January 25, 2026

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Earlier this morning, Nintendo released their first look at the newest trailer for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie. You may notice a very familiar green dinosaur joining Team Mario…

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is coming to theaters April 1st, 2026.

Super Mario Wonder Switch 2 Upgrade Release Date January 22, 2026

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Nintendo has planned massive upgrades for Super Mario Wonder that will be coming to people who plan to play it on the Switch 2. This isn’t going to be just some simple graphical or performance upgrade, new modes will be coming to the game that aren’t available in the original Switch version of the game. Here’s an official preview of all the new modes!

Super Mario Wonder’s Switch 2 Upgrade (for owners of the Switch 2 version) will cost $20US.

Super Mario Wonder is out now for Nintendo Switch. It is coming March 26th, 2026 to Switch 2.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Update for Switch 2 January 20, 2026

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Nintendo has just released a free patch for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. In it we’re getting new playable sidekicks as well as performance improvements for Switch 2 players. Here’s a video preview of the update:

Better start downloading right now. The new update weighs in around 7.9GB. If you’re playing on Switch 2, I’d recommend moving this update to internal memory after you download it.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is out now for the Nintendo Switch.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Balance Update Preview Trailer January 16, 2026

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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is on the precipice of starting its second season with a slew of new characters. However, SNK has also planned new balance changes in the next update and have released this video to highlight what is in store for us.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is out now for PC and PS5.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Demo Released January 7, 2026

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Square Enix has just released a free demo for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, an updated remaster of the classic PS1 game Dragon Warrior VII, on multiple platforms!

If you’re even slightly curious about this game you should download this demo as soon as possible. Saved game progress will carry over to the full game, and demo players will be eligible for an exclusive costume unlock when they transfer their demo’s save to the full version!

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is coming Feb 5th, 2026 to the PC, PS5, Switch, Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S.

Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Opening Movie January 5, 2026

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Happy New Year, gamers! Square Enix has long ruled Japan’s RPG space with their phenomenal Dragon Quest franchise. In a month, we’ll be seeing the release of a highly-anticipated remaster of Dragon Quest VII, a game (we in the west) may remember as Dragon Warrior VII when it initially released on the PlayStation.

To celebrate the release (and celebrate the start of the 40th anniversary) the official opening movie was just revealed. Check it out!

Dragon Quest: Reimagined is coming Feb 5th, 2026 to PC, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PS5. Can’t wait that long to play? A demo is coming January 7th!

Final Fantasy VII: Remake Intergrade Demo Released for Switch 2 and Xbox Series December 17, 2025

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Square Enix has released a free demo of Final Fantasy VII: Remake Intergrade (featuring the iconic Mako Reactor attack) on Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. The demo includes the ability to save your progress and you will be able to transfer it to the full version of the game when it releases early next year.

If you’ve been on the fence to see just how well the game plays on the Switch 2, this demo is now the perfect benchmark! We played it yesterday and can affirm the game’s visuals look incredible and performance is stable throughout the demo.

Final Fantasy VII: Remake Intergrade is out now for PS5. It is coming January 22, 2026 to Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S.

Apple Releases 26.2 Tonight December 12, 2025

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Big announcement to coincide with the Apple TV launch of F1: The Movie. Apple has released update 26.2 for all devices including the Apple Watch, Apple TV, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Vision Pro.

The new update fixes an issue with music preloaded through Apple Music among many other bug fixes and general improvements. If you own a lot of Apple devices, you should start updating as soon as possible!

The Game Awards 2025 December 11, 2025

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The year is about to wrap, and that means The Game Awards is about to begin. In it, we will discover some of the best games of the year, combined with previews and announcements for upcoming games! If you don’t know how to find it, here’s a link to the live 4K60 stream (for supported devices). Grab your popcorn, slip on your VR headset, and give it a watch!