Gaming

CODE VEIN II: New characters, weapons unveiled in latest trailer

One-Armed Resurgence Offspring trailer reveals more

Published

December 14, 2025

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The One-Armed Resurgence Offspring trailer for upcoming game CODE VEIN II has been revealed.

Bandai Namco’s dramatic exploration action RPG is set to release on January 29, 2026 on PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S and the next day for PC (Steam).

The most recent trailer focuses on new characters, new fields and terrain, and new weapons. Among the new characters are Lyle McLeish, a young Revenant possessing exceptional swordsmanship talent.

He lost his life in a conflict, but was reborn as Revenant by Craig McLeish, leader of the Dawn Chorus. Driven out of his homeland, Craig formed the Dawn Chorus with the intent of reclaiming their homeland, the Corroded Scar.

He is joined by his group of armed fighters who continue their quest to make Corroded Scar their home. The area was once dangerous, with potent acid erupting from the surface. Its entrance is also firmly sealed, and only the abandoned outpost stands silently.

New weapons

In CODE VEIN II, there will be an assortment of weapons with different advantages and benefits. There’s the beginner-friendly One-Handed Sword for swift combo attacks, or the heavier Two-Handed Sword for devastating slashes that increase in power and reach.

Moreover, there’s the Twin Blades, a new weapon type which allows players to leverage mobility and inflict swift combos. There’s also the classic Bayonet so users can switch between close-range and long-range attacks.

Lastly, there’s the Rune Blades, Halberds, and Hammers. Each have their specialized techniques so players can turn the tide against enemies.

Revenants against the Resurgence

CODE VEIN II is set in a dystopian future wherein civilization has collapsed due to the Resurgence phenomenon. Humanity has only survived due to the immortal vampire-like creatures called the Revenants.

However, the sudden appearance of the Luna Rapacis has turned all Revenants into mindless cannibals, and set the world on a path to ruin.

As a Revenant Hunter, the protagonist has been tasked with saving the world, and together with a young girl, must embark on a journey 100 years into the past.

The game is a combination of exploration action. Players can venture through dangerous areas and tackle powerful foes alongside a partner in a bid to save the world from ruin.

Related Topics:Bandai Namco CODE VEIN II

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Blizzard will host four major game showcases starting this week

They will feature World of Warcraft, Overwatch 2, Diablo, and Hearthstone.

Published

January 27, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

It’s been a while since the last BlizzCon. For a couple of years now, Blizzard decided to skip the formerly annual event for smaller announcements throughout the year. This year, however, the company is celebrating its 35^th anniversary, and it has a lot of plans to celebrate.

For one, BlizzCon will return this year. The event’s return should be a good one, especially since the last one even featured LE SSERAFIM performing live for fans. For its 35^th anniversary, the company is likely pulling all the stops.

But right now, to whet our appetite for what’s to come, Blizzard will host four spotlight streams for almost all its franchises: World of Warcraft (January 29), Overwatch (February 4), Hearthstone (February 9), and Diablo (February 11). Sorry, StarCraft fans!

Each stream, watchable on YouTube and Twitch, will feature major announcements for each franchise. This shouldn’t be a surprise because three of the four franchises are set to launch major content soon.

World of Warcraft, for example, will launch the new Midnight expansion on March 2. Overwatch 2 is teasing a Talon takeover. Diablo IV, finally, will launch the new Lord of Hatred expansion on April 28.

If you’re sad about the lack of StarCraft content, there is a rumor that the RTS franchise will get the spotlight for the upcoming BlizzCon happening later this year.

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New DRAGON BALL game project “AGE 1000” for 2027 announced

A new era begins

Published

January 27, 2026

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Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced a new DRAGON BALL game project titled “AGE 1000,” set to launch in 2027. The reveal took place during the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri event held on January 25, 2026.

The project introduces an entirely new DRAGON BALL world featuring original characters designed by Akira Toriyama himself. Bandai Namco describes AGE 1000 as a fresh expansion of the DRAGON BALL universe. It has more characters and story elements set to be revealed as development continues.

As part of the announcement, the company also unveiled a brand-new character making its debut in the AGE 1000 world. The character designed by Toriyama appears in the newly released teaser trailer. It’s the first glimpse of the project’s tone and visual direction.

More details on DRAGON BALL Game Project “AGE 1000” will be shared during Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026, scheduled to take place in the United States on April 19–20, 2026 (SGT).

Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 returns

Now in its sixth year, Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour continues to serve as a global showcase for the franchise, spanning manga, anime, films, games, figures, and collectibles.

This year’s event will feature a special stage dedicated to the latest DRAGON BALL announcements, along with competitive tournaments for DRAGON BALL FighterZ, DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME MASTERS, DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME FUSION WORLD, and DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME Fusion World Digital.

Fans can also expect booth exhibits for multiple DRAGON BALL games, including DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA and DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, as well as merchandise sales and other on-site activities.

More information about the event will be shared through the official Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour website.

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Nintendo’s latest toy is Super Mario Wonder’s Talking Flower

It tells the time and jokes around randomly throughout the day.

Published

January 23, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Late in 2024, Nintendo announced the Alarmo, the quirkiest alarm clock we would’ve grabbed immediately if alarm clocks were still a big thing. Today, the company has announced its next clock-like toy: the Talking Flower from Super Mario Wonder.

To me, the Talking Flower was a welcome addition to the franchise’s burgeoning cast of characters. The occasionally appearing character delivered timely quips that broke the monotony of the level’s music or provided meaningful tips.

However, there is a good number of players who find the flower irritating and mute the character altogether. If you’re part of this group, then Nintendo’s latest clock isn’t for you.

The new Talking Flower doesn’t have its own clock display. It only has a speaker, but it can announce the hour “mostly accurately,” according to Nintendo.

It’s an odd product. The brand wants the flower to be glitchy. Besides being “mostly accurate” with the time, it can also randomly blurt out alerts in one of its handful of available languages, outside of what the user set.

Further, it can comment on the weather and play music. It can also say “words of encouragement and silly quips” randomly throughout the day. The Talking Flower certainly has the spirit of the character it’s modeled after.

As for input buttons, it only has a single button. One press makes it say something outside of its scheduled prompts. Holding the button for two seconds silences the thing.

The Talking Flower will ship out on March 12. It will sell for US$ 34.99.