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Nintendo Says It Didn’t Censor Dispatch, Responds to Player Backlash | The Outerhaven

Ever since we covered the censorship of AdHoc Studio’s Dispatch, we’ve been waiting replies from the developer and Nintendo. While neither have gotten back to us, the popular Nintendo news website, Go Nintendo did receive a statement from Nintendo regarding this, which you can see. Nintendo requires all games on its platforms to receive ratings from independent organizations and to meet our established content and platform guidelines. While we inform partners when their titles don’t meet our gui...

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Heads to Switch 2 in March 2026 | The Outerhaven

Fighting game fans on Nintendo platforms are about to get something they have been missing for years. While the Nintendo Switch 2 has already seen a growing lineup of 2D fighters and arena brawlers, major competitive 3D fighting games have largely stayed away. That changes soon, as SEGA has officially announced that Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on March 26, 2026. This is also a bit of history, as this release marks the first time at the Virtua Fighter s...

Nintendo Switch Versions of Dispatch Face Backlash for Unremovable Censorship | The Outerhaven

Dispatch has taken the gaming world by storm, and for good reason. With its engaging story, fun gameplay, and the freedom it gives players to approach situations in their own way, the title quickly built a strong following and strong sales across multiple platforms. Now the conversation around the game has shifted. As first reported by Video Games Chronicle, the recently released Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Dispatch are drawing criticism from players who discovered that cer...

Scott Pilgrim EX Gets a March 2026 Release Date, Matthew Patel Added to the Roster | The Outerhaven

Scott Pilgrim EX is officially on the way, and if you are a fan of classic side-scrolling beat ’em ups, you might want to clear some space on your 2026 calendar. The game was first revealed during Summer Game Fest on June 6, 2025, where Tribute Games showed off a brand-new entry in the Scott Pilgrim universe. Now we also have a release date. Scott Pilgrim EX launches on March 3, 2026, bringing pixelated chaos back to the streets of Toronto. Alongside the release date news, Tribute Games also rev...

ReBlade: The Death Spiral Is a Stylish Cyberpunk Action Game Worth Watching | The Outerhaven

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I have a soft spot for action-adventure games and action RPGs. That is exactly why this new title from developer ChillyRoom and indie game publisher Spiral Up Games is now firmly on my radar. ReBlade: The Death Spiral blends cyberpunk aesthetics with Chinese mythology, putting players in control of a condemned Synthetic fighting to survive.  Survival, of course, means cutting through swarms of enemies and taking on challenging boss, seriously, i...

Absolum Threads of Fate Update Arrives This February 2026 | The Outerhaven

It wasn’t that long ago that Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonk thanked the Absolum community while announcing plans for an upcoming update called Threads of Fate. Now we finally know when that update is arriving, as the official Absolum Twitter account has mentioned Threads of Fate launches on February 12, 2026, which is just a couple of weeks away. Over 500,000 Rebels have joined the resistance in Talamh! From the high enchantress Uchawi and the whole Absolum team — thank you! ✨ To celeb...

Anissa and Lucan Join Invincible VS Roster With First Gameplay Reveal | The Outerhaven

With a hugely successful comic book run and an equally popular TV series, Invincible continues to make waves, this time with its upcoming 3v3 tag-team fighting game, Invincible VS. The roster already includes several fan favorites and a newcomer, and fans have been waiting to see who else would join the fight. Now we have our answer. Viltrumites Anissa and Lucan have officially been revealed, along with a first look at their gameplay. While Lucan is impressive in his own right, it is Anissa tha...

Dragon Ball Super Anime Returns as Toei Announces Moro Arc Adaptation | The Outerhaven

Toei Animation has officially announced a brand-new Dragon Ball Super anime series, bringing the long-awaited Moro Arc to television. Revealed during the 40th Anniversary Dragon Ball live stream, the new project will adapt the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga (but we call it the Moro arc) from the manga for the first time, titled Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol. This marks the first continuation of Dragon Ball Super in eight years, ending years of rumors and false alarms about the anime’s re...

New Dragon Ball Game “Project Age 1000” Revealed by Bandai Namco | The Outerhaven

During the Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary event, right after the reveal of Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol Arc, it was also announced that a new Dragon Ball game is in development at Bandai Namco. For now, the project is going by the codename “New Game Project Age 1000.” Details are still scarce, but a short teaser trailer introduced a new, unnamed character who appears to be a Saiyan. He is seen wearing a Capsule Corp-branded uniform and using what looks like a simulation program to summon...

Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 208 – CES 2026 Recap| Highguard Hype | Gaming Industry & Media Layoffs | The Outerhaven

In Episode 208 of Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew dives into what they’ve been playing lately before shifting gears into industry talk and firsthand event coverage. Keith shares his experience attending CES 2026, including the tech, gaming hardware, and trends that caught his attention on the show floor. From there, the discussion turns to Highguard and whether anyone is truly hyped for it, followed by a serious conversation about the latest wave of gaming industry and games media layoffs and w...

What Is Vampire Crawlers? Poncle’s Vampire Survivors Spin-Off Goes Full Deckbuilder in 2026 | The Outerhaven

poncle, the studio behind Vampire Survivors, has officially announced that the first demo for Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors will launch during Steam Next Fest and on Xbox in February 2026. This is fantastic news for fans of the original game, and I’m sure they’ll be knee-deep in the spin-off as well. And yes, that name is definitely a mouthful. The demo will be available for everyone to download starting February 23, 2026, giving players their first hands-on taste...

Bloodborne Is Still Stuck at 30 FPS on PS4 in 2026 (No PS5 Patch, No PC Port) | The Outerhaven

For nearly a decade, Bloodborne has existed in a weird, frustrating space in gaming. It’s not just one of the best PS4 games ever made. It’s one of the most important action RPGs of the modern era, a game that helped define FromSoftware’s rise and still feels unmatched in atmosphere, tone, and identity. It also moved a lot of PlayStation 4 consoles in its day, and even in 2026, there’s still nothing quite like it. No remaster. No remake. No PC port. Not even a performance patch. That’s especiall...

Beast of Incarnation Is Game Freak’s Bold New Action RPG, And It Looks Incredible | The Outerhaven

During the Xbox Developers Direct that was held on January 22, 2026,, Game Freak, the studio most people know as the developer behind countless Pokémon games, gave us a much-appreciated look at its upcoming title, Beast of Incarnation. For a lot of viewers, this was probably their first real look at the game. For me, it was another glimpse at something I’ve been excited about ever since it was revealed, and there’s a reason it landed on our Most Anticipated Games of 2026 list. Beast of Incarnat...

Invincible Season 4 Gets A March 2026 Release Date | The Outerhaven

Get ready. Amazon has revealed that Invincible Season 4 will premiere on March 18, 2026, and if you thought things were wild before, yeah, it’s about to get even crazier. Earth is still recovering after getting its ass handed to it, thanks to the army of evil Marks (the Invincibles) and the absolute nightmare that was Conquest. But now, it’s time to stop playing defense. The next step is taking the fight directly to the Viltrumites, with a mix of friends and former enemies joining forces in a la...

Forza Horizon 6 Prioritizing Xbox and PC First is Exactly What Microsoft Should Do | The Outerhaven

While most of us already knew Forza Horizon 6 was heading to Japan, what we didn’t know was when we’d finally get our hands on it. Thanks to the recent Xbox Developer Showcase, that mystery is finally gone, as Xbox confirmed the Forza Horizon 6 release date is May 19, 2026. The hype should be an easy win here, except there’s one detail that immediately stood out, and it’s going to be a sore spot for a lot of people. That release date is only for Xbox Series X|S and PC, and the PlayStation 5 vers...

Crimson Desert Has Gone Gold Ahead of March 19 Release | The Outerhaven

Pearl Abyss has officially confirmed that its upcoming open-world action-adventure title, Crimson Desert has gone gold, meaning development is complete and the game is now locked in for manufacturing and launch preparation. The announcement was shared directly on Twitter/X, with the developer thanking fans worldwide and reaffirming the game’s release date: This is a major milestone for one of 2026’s most talked-about upcoming releases, and it signals that Pearl Abyss is confident heading into th...

The Rumble Fish 2 Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 With Team Battle Mode and Rollback | The Outerhaven

3goo has released The Rumble Fish 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, an enhanced version of the fighting game that features improved graphics, crossplay support with Nintendo Switch players, and a brand-new Team Battle mode, priced at $19.99. Plus, if you already own the Nintendo Switch version, either physical or digital, you can upgrade through the Upgrade Pack for $4.99. If you’ve been around the fighting game community long enough, you’ve probably heard The Rumble Fish 2 mentioned at least once....

The MSI Claw A8 Could Ship From Best Buy as Early as February 4, 2026 | The Outerhaven

The MSI Claw A8 has been one of the more sought-after handheld gaming PCs ever since MSI first revealed it and released it in China and a few other regions in 2025. However, as we previously reported, the device wasn’t available in the U.S. at the time. MSI later confirmed to us during CES 2026 that it would be coming stateside in early 2026 after shifting where certain parts were made and assembled, largely due to tariffs placed against China. Now, it looks like the MSI Claw A8 may be arriving...

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Gets A Free Demo Tomorrow Ahead Of February Release | The Outerhaven

If you’re a fan of SEGA’s Yakuza series and you can’t wait to get your hands on Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, then you’re in luck as a free demo is set to arrive tomorrow, January 21, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC. The demo will roll out in two waves depending on platform. Steam players will get access first at 7 a.m. PT, while the console version goes live later that same day at 9 p.m. PT for consoles. What makes this demo especially interesting is that it includes content fro...

Cross-Progression Is Finally Coming to Hitman World of Assassination | The Outerhaven

IO Interactive has announced that cross-progression is finally coming to Hitman World of Assassination, and it’s something players have been asking for since the game expanded to so many different platforms. Cross-progression will be activated on February 3, 2026, allowing players to carry their progression across supported platforms using their IOI Account. That means whether you are switching from console to PC, playing on multiple devices, or moving to a new platform entirely, your progress w...
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