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Anime First Reaction – Mayonaka Heart Tune

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2026/01/07

Take romance as the base, toss in a little midnight scenery, a mysterious radio voice, and a search for that voice when it stops broadcasting, and you get Mayonaka Heart Tune. The synopsis alone drew me in as it offered a very interesting premise that had the potential to offer up one of the most [...] The post Anime First Reaction – Mayonaka Heart Tune first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Romeo is a Dead Man Unveils Story Introduction Trailer

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2026/01/06

If there’s one thing you can say about Suda 51 is that he’s always true to who he is. His games may vary completely in setting from one to another, but his style is clearly evident in all of them. Whether its Shadows of the Damned, Lollipop Chainsaw or his most recent title with SWERY65, [...] The post Romeo is a Dead Man Unveils Story Introduction Trailer first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Wizard101 Is Making Its Way To Nintendo Switch

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2026/01/06

Rejoice, Nintendo fans — today, renowned MMO publisher KingsIsle Entertainment announced that its most magical turn-based deckbuilding title, Wizard101, will finally land on Nintendo Switch! Soon, the world of The Spiral will be officially available on all platforms, both PC and console. Previously only available on PC, last year’s release of the family-friendly MMO on [...] The post Wizard101 Is Making Its Way To Nintendo Switch first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Mio: Memories in Orbit And Star Wars Outlaws Headline...

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2026/01/06

A new year in gaming brings with it excitement of what’s to come, whether its that highly anticipated title you’ve been waiting on for months, or the surprise of the unknown becoming a beloved game you enjoy for a long time after that. For a few years now Xbox uses the Developer_Direct as a way [...] The post Mio: Memories in Orbit And Star Wars Outlaws Headline Xbox Game Pass January 2026 Wave 1 Additions first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Avengers: Doomsday Teases The Fall Of The X-Men

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2026/01/06

Since the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fans have been eager to see when certain characters would debut. However, one group had been intentionally left out for a long time due to rights issues: the X-Men. Despite arguably being Marvel’s best property, they were left to their own universe via 20th Century Fox…which Disney [...] The post Avengers: Doomsday Teases The Fall Of The X-Men first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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The Anime Effect’s Interview with Yasuhiro Nightow...

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2026/01/06

Crunchyroll has recently announced a watch party for Trigun Stampede on YouTube. The watch party is still scheduled for today, January 6, at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET. However, Crunchyroll announced that the interview with Trigun Stampede’s creator, Yasuhiro Nightow, has been delayed. As of now, the episode of The Anime Effect’s podcast [...] The post The Anime Effect’s Interview with Yasuhiro Nightow Has Been Delayed first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Demo Out January 7th 2026

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2026/01/06

Square Enix has released a brand new trailer for Dragon Quest VII reimagined. They have also given us some new, exciting details following the opening movie trailer for the game. That information is that a demo for the game is on the way! Dragon Quest VII Reimagined’s demo will be released on January 7th, 2026. [...] The post Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Demo Out January 7th 2026 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Magic: The Gathering | Lorwyn Eclipsed – Preview

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2026/01/05

Daylight fades. Old magic returns. Wizards of the Coast has officially pulled back the curtain on Magic: The Gathering | Lorwyn Eclipsed, with a full debut revealed today ahead of the set’s global release on January 23, 2026. If you’ve been waiting for Magic to revisit one of its most beloved and mechanically distinctive planes, [...] The post Magic: The Gathering | Lorwyn Eclipsed – Preview first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Metaphor ReFantazio Director Knows Atlus Can’t Keep...

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2026/01/05

The thing about video game genres that makes them a double-edged sword is that there’s fun and familiarity in “sticking to what the genre is known for,” while also being dangerous to never change up the formula.” Almost every genre has had to “grow” over the gaming generations, and that goes double for the teams [...] The post Metaphor ReFantazio Director Knows Atlus Can’t Keep Relying On Classic JRPG Formula first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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8Bitdo FlipPad Debuts at CES 2026 as a Game Boy-Style...

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2026/01/05

The 8Bitdo FlipPad debuts at CES 2026, transforming iPhone and Android phones into retro-style handheld gaming devices with a Game Boy-inspired design. The post 8Bitdo FlipPad Debuts at CES 2026 as a Game Boy-Style Mobile Controller first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Sandfall Interactive Will Follow Their “North Star”...

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2026/01/05

Being able to trust a video game development team, regardless of whether they’re a developer or publisher, is crucial in getting gamers to want to purchase what that group is making. When Sandfall Interactive first announced Clair Obscur Expedition 33, no one really knew that this would be the game that would set 2025 on [...] The post Sandfall Interactive Will Follow Their “North Star” When Making Next Title first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Review – A Genre...

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2026/01/05

As we start 2026, I wanted to address some unfinished business from 2025, my review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II from Warhorse Studios. Those who know what happened to me in 2025 know that I was playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance II for review when my PC decided to die. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to return to it until recently on [...] The post Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Review – A Genre Defining Experience first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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WEBTOON Rolls Out New Updates for CANVAS Creators

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2026/01/05

Today WEBTOON announced a number of CANVAS monetization updates that lower payout thresholds, simplify when and how payments are sent, and expand Reward Ads. According to their website, the changes to CANVAS, effective today, are as follows: WEBTOON CANVAS Monetization Programs & Payment Updates A thank you to all the Creators participating in the Ad [...] The post WEBTOON Rolls Out New Updates for CANVAS Creators first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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PC Gaming’s Rising Costs Are Becoming Impossible to...

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2026/01/05

PC gaming hardware prices are rising fast in 2025 and 2026, with RAM and GPUs becoming more expensive. As upgrade costs climb, some are questioning whether PC gaming is still worth it. The post PC Gaming’s Rising Costs Are Becoming Impossible to Ignore first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Arknights: Endfield Hands-On Preview Beta Test II The...

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2026/01/05

Prior to 2025 closing out, The Outerhaven was invited to participate in a preview event for Arknights: Endfield. Over the past month, I have been playing Beta Test II alongside many other closed beta participants, giving me far more time than the six hours I had during that earlier event. This allowed me to explore [...] The post Arknights: Endfield Hands-On Preview Beta Test II The Full Experience first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Code Vein II Hands-On Preview After Three Hours With...

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2026/01/05

Back in December 2025, I was invited by Bandai Namco to go hands-on with Code Vein II, the follow-up to Code Vein, or as everyone calls it, Anime Souls. Yes, I traveled nearly 3,000 miles to play three hours of a preview build of Code Vein II, and it was absolutely worth it, even though [...] The post Code Vein II Hands-On Preview After Three Hours With the Anime Souls Sequel first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Anime First Reaction – Hanazakari no Kimitachi e

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2026/01/05

Rom-Coms are my jam, but when you have one with truly hilarious implications, such as a girl enlisting in an all-boys school, as we have here with Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, either one of two things can happen. The first is that the comedy will seem natural, flow evenly, and create an enjoyable experience. The [...] The post Anime First Reaction – Hanazakari no Kimitachi e first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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2026 Has Just Started and GameStop Has Announced it...

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2026/01/05

GameStop starts the new year by announcing multiple Gamestop stores are closing in January 2026. The post 2026 Has Just Started and GameStop Has Announced it is Closing Stores first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Was Suggested By...

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2026/01/05

When it comes to collaborations in the gaming space, how some of them get pitched depends on the circumstances behind it, while also being about the groups collaborating on it. In the case of Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment, Nintendo and Koei Tecmo were already working together on other titles, so you’d think that this [...] The post Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Was Suggested By Koei Tecmo First first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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The Most Epic Death Battle Moments Ever

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2026/01/04

One of the many reasons I love the web series Death Battle is that in almost every episode, there’s a “moment” that really sticks with you. Even if the episode itself doesn’t hit for you, or if you think it’s the best episode ever, there will be something you like about the episode that you [...] The post The Most Epic Death Battle Moments Ever first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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