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Fantasy Web Novel Series XCEL Releases in Print

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2026/01/11

It was announced that Luxierre’s fantasy web novel series, XCEL, featuring exclusive artwork by Joan Munroe, has released in print on Amazon. XCEL: Better Stay Buried is described as follows: Gods are not kind to ambitious men. When a mere boy aspires to design a new, better world in their place, there’ll be consequences. Rinkaku [...]The post Fantasy Web Novel Series XCEL Releases in Print first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Why Shows Like Death Battle and DevilArtemis Prove AI...

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2026/01/11

I admit that this is a much different feature than the previous ones I’ve written about Death Battle in the last month. But when I think about the advancements of “AI Art,” or more accurately, “AI Slop,” and see companies like Microsoft, Disney, and more trying to embrace this as a “new medium” versus a [...] The post Why Shows Like Death Battle and DevilArtemis Prove AI Can’t Beat Human Creativity first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Manga Review: Bungo Stray Dogs Vol. 26

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2026/01/11

Title: Bungo Stray Dogs Vol. 26 Author: Kafka Asagiri (Story), Sango Harukawa (Art) Publisher: Yen Press Language: English Format: Paperback Pages: 180 Genre: Sci-Fi, Action Publication Date: January 20, 2026 The Story A massive explosion and its fallout… that is how we start off the 26th volume of Bungo Stray Dogs. At the center of it [...] The post Manga Review: Bungo Stray Dogs Vol. 26 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Manga Review: In Another World with My Smartphone...

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2026/01/11

Title: In Another World with My Smartphone Vol. 15 Author: Patora Fuyuhara (Story), Soto (Art) Publisher: Yen Press Language: English Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Genre: Isekai, Fantasy Publication Date: January 20, 2026 The Story The fifteenth volume of In Another World with My Smartphone begins with the Pruning tournament. There, Touya watches as everyone assists [...] The post Manga Review: In Another World with My Smartphone Vol. 15 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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I Went Hands-On With 8BitDo’s Ultimate 3E Xbox...

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2026/01/11

Hands-on at CES 2026 with the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox. Priced at $149.99, it features 2.4GHz wireless on Xbox and PC, TMR thumbsticks, Hall-effect impulse triggers, and 1000Hz polling on PC. The post I Went Hands-On With 8BitDo’s Ultimate 3E Xbox Controller at CES 2026 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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MSI Claw A8 Shows Up at CES 2026, and It’s Finally...

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2026/01/11

As someone who has been getting more involved with the handheld PC gaming scene, I have been doing my best to get my hands on the devices I have really wanted to check out. One of those is the MSI Claw A8 (BZ2EM), the updated version of the first ill-fated MSI Claw, this time powered [...] The post MSI Claw A8 Shows Up at CES 2026, and It’s Finally Coming to North America first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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AEW Collision Recap – 1/10/26

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2026/01/11

Hello everyone, and happy Saturday once again! With this day comes another chance to watch some great wrestling, and Collision absolutely did that again tonight. So, shall I break it all down in my AEW Collision Recap? Everything got kicked off with… At first, you wouldn’t think that this would be a good way to [...] The post AEW Collision Recap – 1/10/26 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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I Played a New Phantom Blade Zero Build at CES 2026...

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2026/01/11

I played a new Phantom Blade Zero build at CES 2026 running on a base PS5, and it was easily the best version yet. Smooth performance, better combat flow, and one of the biggest surprises of the show. The post I Played a New Phantom Blade Zero Build at CES 2026 and It Blew Me Away first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Towerborne Launches on February 26, 2026 on New...

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2026/01/10

In an unexpected move, Towerborne, an Xbox published title actually launched first into early access on Steam as a free-to-play game in September 2024. In April 2025, the game launched into Game Preview on Xbox, Xbox PC, and Xbox Game Pass. Now developer Stoic have announced that on February 26, 2026 Towerborne is coming to [...] The post Towerborne Launches on February 26, 2026 on New Platforms And as a Fully Paid Game first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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ONE PIECE Announces Collaboration With Five NCAA...

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2026/01/10

Japan’s globally celebrated and beloved franchise ONE PIECE is set to launch a major collaboration titled ONE PIECE COLLEGE BASKETBALL: US VOYAGE with five leading college basketball teams competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). ONE PIECE will partner with Gonzaga University (Washington), Rutgers University (New Jersey), St. John’s University (New York), University of [...] The post ONE PIECE Announces Collaboration With Five NCAA College Basketball Teams first appeared on

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Godzilla Minus Zero to be Released by GKids in the US...

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2026/01/10

TOHO and GKIDS announced today that GKIDS will distribute TOHO’s GODZILLA MINUS ZERO, the highly anticipated new film from director/screenwriter Takashi Yamazaki, following his critically-acclaimed Godzilla Minus One. That landmark film is the highest recorded grossing Japan-produced Godzilla film, earning more than $116 million worldwide and winning Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy AwardsⓇ, [...] The post Godzilla Minus Zero to be Released by GKids in the US on November 6 first appeared on

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The Anime Effect Launches Episode with Yasuhiro...

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2026/01/10

Crunchyroll has announced that the previously delayed episode of The Anime Effect featuring Yasuhiro Nightow is now available to watch! You can check out the episode below: Source: Email Correspondence The post The Anime Effect Launches Episode with Yasuhiro Nightow Interview first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Koala’s Diary ED Theme Nijito Swing ver. Available Now

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2026/01/10

The January Vol. 1 of the anime “Koala’s Diary” began streaming on YouTube on January 8. Along with the release, the January-March ending theme “NIJITO Swing ver.” by punipunidenki is now available on all major music streaming services! The jacket visual features Koala-san, who has transitioned from autumn to winter attire to reflect the changing [...] The post Koala’s Diary ED Theme Nijito Swing ver. Available Now first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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The Division 3 Is A Monster? New Details On The...

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2026/01/10

You may have missed it, but yesterday (January 8th, 2026) saw a bunch of beloved creators put on their first-ever gaming showcase, the New Game Plus Showcase. It was full of reveals from updates, to new games and more. One of the most interesting sections of the show was when creator Luke Stephens spoke with Julian Gerighty, Executive [...] The post The Division 3 Is A Monster? New Details On The Division 2: Survivors first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Resident Evil Requiem Ray Tracing Trailer Gives Sneak...

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2026/01/09

Grace Ashcroft has no time to explore a city, she has places to be—scary places. In the latest short trailer for Resident Evil Requiem, the heroine struts down grimy and bustling city streets a la Saturday Night Fever—complete with elevated subway line. The trailer comes courtesy of a collaboration between Capcom and NVIDIA. It showcases 4K [...] The post Resident Evil Requiem Ray Tracing Trailer Gives Sneak Peak of City Streets first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Won’t Be On Nintendo Switch 2

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2026/01/09

One of the things we recently covered in the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is that with 2026 being the “first full calendar year” for the Nintendo Switch 2, more 3rd-party titles will come to the console in either port or exclusive fashion. Many gamers have already made requests of certain companies to bring key titles to [...] The post Baldur’s Gate 3 Won’t Be On Nintendo Switch 2 first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Masahiro Sakurai Does Game Projects Based On...

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2026/01/09

There has always been a question in the gaming community, specifically from gamers themselves, about how certain projects get pitched, accepted, and made. The answer truly is that it just depends on the company, the people, their budget for certain projects, and so on. Sometimes, like in the case of Sandfall Interactive or Hideki Kamiya [...] The post Masahiro Sakurai Does Game Projects Based On Requests, Not Personal Desires first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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CLOVERS Inc. Drops Special Tease Of Okami Sequel

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2026/01/09

When Hideki Kamiya left Platinum Games, he made it clear that he did so because he wanted to go to a place where he could make games he was happy developing. Thus, he made a group with like-minded individuals called CLOVERS Inc. The group unveiled their first title back at The Game Awards in 2024 [...] The post CLOVERS Inc. Drops Special Tease Of Okami Sequel first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Masahiro Sakurai Talks How Kirby Success Didn’t...

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2026/01/09

Over the last however many years, I’ve noted in places like the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast that I adore Masahiro Sakurai. He’s the man behind many hit Nintendo titles, and anytime he gets attached to a game, people are eager to see what it’s like. Furthermore, he’s one of the most humble and grounded people you’ll [...] The post Masahiro Sakurai Talks How Kirby Success Didn’t Affect Him first appeared on The Outerhaven.

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Director Would Like to See a...

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2026/01/09

We still have yet to see a trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3, let alone the game itself. However, that doesn’t stop the speculation machine from debating which Final Fantasy game Square Enix should remake next. In an interview with GamerBraves, Final Fantasy VII Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi expressed his fondness for Final Fantasy VI. However, he said that [...] The post Final Fantasy VII Remake Director Would Like to See a Final Fantasy VI Remake Helmed by a Fresh Face first

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