Dispatch Has Been Censored on Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2

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January 28, 2026

Dispatch has arrived on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 today, but unfortunately, players have discovered that the Nintendo eShop release is censored compared to the PS5 and PC versions. In previous versions of Dispatch, a Visual Censorship toggle was available, allowing players to enable or disable censorship on certain explicit scenes. The Switch & Switch 2 versions remove this setting entirely, effectively making it mandatory for players.

This decision was made in response to Nintendo’s platform requirements. AdHoc Studio shared the following in a statement with Eurogamer: “We worked with Nintendo to ensure the content within the title met the criteria to release on their platforms, but the core narrative and gameplay experience remains identical to the original release.”

In our 4.5/5 review, we wrote: “Dispatch takes the foundation built by Telltale Games and runs with it, creating one of the best games in the genre and one of the best titles released this year. The incredible cast of characters, brought to life by great writing, a beautiful art style, and a fantastic team of voice actors, is so charming and lovable. Even if the gameplay is kind of lacking, the dispatching mini-games and emphasis on player and dialogue choice are so much fun to engage with. In a time when the superhero genre is more oversaturated than ever, Dispatch manages to go above and beyond, delivering an unforgettable experience.”

For more on Dispatch, you can head over to the Nintendo eShop.

VARLET Update 1.10 Adds New Game+ and Brings Bug Fixes

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January 28, 2026

FURYU Corporation has released the version 1.10 update for VARLET featuring New Game+ and several bug fixes. VARLET update 1.10 also makes some adjustments to text and fixes typos found in the game’s script.

VARLET Update 1.10 Patch Notes

System

After clearing the game, you can now select “NEW GAME+” from the title screen and start a new playthrough while retaining a certain level.
Adjusted parts of the user interface.

SSS Activities

Adjusted reward settings for SSS activities.
Adjusted the effects when using Sonar.

Battle

Fixed display issues during battles.
Fixed issues related to character levels.
Fixed issues with back attacks of certain enemies.
Adjusted parameters of certain enemies.

Other

Fixed typos and text errors.
Fixed other minor bugs.

VARLET is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via FuRyu:

Welcome within the halls of Kousei Academy, the first school to implement the cross-reality, virtual reality network known as “Johari”, which is used for everything from finding basic information and making purchases to serving as a social networking and messaging app. The app has resulted in a marked increase in users’ desire for approval and attention amongst peers, and soon an urban legend begins circulating about users disappearing into otherworldly “Glitches” if those desires grow too strong. And worse yet, monsters inhabiting the “Glitches” are said to replace users in the real world leaving everyone none the wiser.

The protagonist soon discovers that this urban legend is very real and some students have already been replaced by monsters, forcing them to take a stand. As a member of the Student Support Services (SSS), a guild dedicated to solving the academy’s troubles, players must guide their friends, strengthen bonds, and fight to protect the school from impending doom. However, navigating these relationships comes with its own challenges – getting too close to multiple people may lead to unexpected consequences.

Blue Protocol: Star Resonance Available Now in Asia for PC via Steam

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January 28, 2026

Blue Protocol: Star Resonance Available Now in Asia for PC via Steam

Haoplay and X.D. have released Blue Protocol: Star Resonance in Asia for PC via Steam. This includes territories in Japan, India, Southeast Asia, and South Korea.

Previously, Star Resonance released in the United States on October 9, 2025 for PC via Steam, iOS, and Android. In late December, it launched in Asia for iOS and Android. It is now available in the region on PC via Steam. Haoplay and Peiyu also released the game in Chinese-speaking Asian countries, while Bokura launched the game in Mainland China.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via the official Steam page:

Welcome to Regnas!

Begin your MMORPG adventure in an anime-styled fantasy world!

Explore the Open World

Magna is a vast land full of wonder: mine rare crystals, gather mystical herbs and mushrooms, or stumble into sudden monster stampedes! Between battles, lose yourself in breathtaking vistas.

Be Whoever You Wanna Be

Tank with unbreakable shields, heal with radiant spells, or unleash skillful moves to deal great damage—then swap styles anytime! And combat roles are just the start! In Star Resonance, you can also express yourself with deep customization and various outfits that make you a star in town!

Rally, Raid, and Reap Your Rewards

Assemble multiplayer parties to topple bosses with attack patterns that are easy to learn but still demand teamwork. Keep looting and make yourself—and your guild—legendary.

We Are in This Together

Fish at riversides, dance at the town’s fair, set off fireworks at night, or even meme in guild chat—remember to have fun with friends, because Regnas shines brightest when shared.

FZ: Formation Z Releases on May 21

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January 28, 2026

City Connection has announced that FZ: Formation Z will release on May 21. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

A standard and limited physical edition will be available for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 exclusively in Japan. The latter includes a 1/250 “ABX-01 Ixpel Innocence” plastic figure kit, an early unlock code for the additional unit “R-9Aix Extra Arrow,” a download code for the official soundtrack, and a limited edition box. The prices for each are as follows:

Standard Edition
- PlayStation 5 – 4,840 yen
- Switch 2 – 5,940 yen
Limited Edition
- PlayStation 5 – 13,750 yen
- Switch 2 – 14,850 yen

It is unknown whether the physical editions will be available in other regions around the world. Check out the trailer for FZ: Formation Z, which confirms its release date of May 21, below:

The Steam page describes it as follows:

One of the most emblematic titles from Jaleco, Formation Z, is reborn for the modern era as a full remake featuring updated graphics and sound design. While staying true to the classic gameplay and intuitive controls of switching between Robot and Flight forms, this version introduces brand-new weaponry and actions. Now, the curtains rise once again on a shivering and exciting return!

Your Ixpel can transform in real-time between land and air as long as your energy lasts. Will you choose the Robot Form to dominate the ground with melee attacks and precision shots, or the Flight form to rip through the battlefield at overwhelming speeds? Traverse 5 vast Mission freely and carve out your own path to victory.

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Gets New Trailer and Key Visual

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January 28, 2026

A new trailer and key visual was released for From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2, which premieres in July 2026.

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 key visual — ©Shigeru Sagazaki,Tetsuhiro Nabeshima/SQUARE ENIX, From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Project

Akio Kazumi directs From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 at Passione and Hayabusa Film. Kunihiko Okada is in charge of the series scripts. Moreover, Satsuki Hayasaka is the character designer and chief animation director. Yasaharu Takanashi is composing the anime’s music.

The cast includes:

Hiroaki Hirata as Beryl Gardinant
Nao Tōyama as Allucia Citrus
Hitomi Ueda as Surena Lysandra
Yūki Hirose as Curuni Crueciel
Hinaki Yano as Ficelle Harbeller
Chiwa Saitō as Lucy Diamond
Kaito Ishikawa as Henblitz Drout
Arisa Nakada as Myui Flare
Ryōta Ōsaka as Spur
Ai Kayano as Rose Marblehart
Hidenobu Kiuchi as Gatoga Lazorne

Shigeru Sagazaki launched the From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman light novel series in November 2020 on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website. Square Enix publishes the series with illustrations by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the series via J-Novel Club:

Beryl Gardinant, a self-proclaimed “humble old man,” is a sword instructor at his dojo in a rural, backwater village. In his younger years, he dreamed of glory as a master swordsman, but those days are long behind him. Out of the blue, he receives a visit from a famous former pupil who brings him world-shattering news—he’s been appointed as special instructor for the knights of the Liberion Order!

With his life now turned upside down, Beryl travels to the capital and reunites with some of his former students: elite knights, an ace wizard, and even an adventurer who’s attained the highest guild rank possible. But why do they all want his tutelage?! As far as he’s concerned, they clearly don’t need him anymore.

Can Beryl live up to his new position? And will he ever get a moment’s peace away from his adoring students?!

ANTONBLAST ‘THE END’ Update Available Now on Nintendo Switch

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Saras Rajpal

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January 28, 2026

ANTONBLAST 'THE END' Update Available Now on Nintendo Switch

Summitsphere has announced that “THE END” update for ANTONBLAST is available now on Nintendo Switch. It initially released for PC on December 18.

The details of the update are as follows:

The Demon Corp

This band of bastards has been rehearsing each day for the Big Tournament, and now it’s their time to shine. That’s right, FOUR new (smaller-scale!) boss fights against each member of the Demon Corp. Claim your Prize Star by defeating each of them and be granted early access into their big show!

The Big Tournament: The Boss Rush

Danton has been laboring over day and night and has at last fulfilled his contract to bring the Big Tournament to life! Earn your Battle Pass and prepare to face ANTONBLAST’s most grueling challenge: Face against the game’s nine major boss fights without facing a knock-out and claim your title of Tournament Champion! There is a big cash prize in it for the winner, too.

The Lime Trials

The mysterious Lime Trials make their appearance. Defeat the big baddie of each wing of Brulo’s Casino, and you will be granted access to a new kind of timed challenge: Collect all Limes in the room before time runs out to recover the Souvenir Lime! And, if you feel like showing off after already collecting the Souvenir Lime, claim cash prizes especially if you beat your best time!

New Game Modes

As promised to our supporters, our Hard Mode and Stage Rush Mode will finally make their appearance. In Hard Mode, face the challenges of ANTONBLAST with little extra help and stricter, harder stages and bosses. Satan’s troops are a little more prepared this time! In Stage Rush, blast through the twelve stages and eight bosses of the Adventure campaign as fast as you can! Hard Mode will automatically unlock for any players who have already cleared the first stage in game; Stage Rush will automatically unlock for any players who have defeated the Final Boss. But, could there be more…?

Danton

Now that Danton’s work around the Casino is mostly finished, you will find him perusing the area. Feel free to talk to him, he’s really happy about it!

New Soundtrack and Sound Work

Our updated ANTONBLAST Soundtrack will be wholly replacing the existing tracks in the game. Furthermore, we have extensively touched up our sound design and have totally rebalanced and adjusted the soundscape of the game to prevent audio clipping and other nasty artifacts. The result is the game won’t be as ear-piercingly loud, meaning you can get a much cleaner view (hearing?) of what is actually going on at any given moment in the game and don’t need to turn the audio down so low. It is a much more pleasing experience on everyone’s ears. We have also shifted some sounds around, but you’ll have to play the game to hear the difference!

New Trinkets

Brulo’s Shop has been restocked with various new items, such as the Virtual Visor, Game Brick and Pet Paint (harmless, non-toxic). Experience Anton and Annie’s Adventure under… a different light.

New Spray Cans

SIXTEEN new Spray Cans have been added, bringing the total to 110. Most will be hidden, strewn around Brulo’s Casino and Peanut Park, so be sure to be look around carefully!

New Achievements

FOUR new achievements for you to figure out and, well, achieve! Discover the secrets of Peanut Park and engage with the new stages and boss fights and (re-)claim your Perfect title on ANTONBLAST!

New Language Support

That’s right, you will be able to experience the glorious text and interface of ANTONBLAST in a total of EIGHT languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Latin-American Spanish and Brazillian Portuguese. We hope our more international Blasters appreciate and enjoy the work our community localizers have put into the game!

Lots of Bug Fixes

I mean, I hope you’re not surprised about it! The team has put TREMENDOUS work into polishing up ANTONBLAST into being the best game ever. We hope it reached that standard now!

And More

There is a LOT more that you will see that we have not talked about here. It will all be made clear… in THE END.

ANTONBLAST is currently available now on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Joystick Ventures and Summitsphere will release PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of ANTONBLAST in 2026. With this, all updates for ANTONBLAST have come to an end. It is unknown if a sequel will ever release.

Final Weapon’s review of ANTONBLAST notes that it’s “an incredibly fun time. The premise is unique, the gameplay is incredibly addicting, and the visuals are beautiful. Further, the inspirations that led to its creation are honored respectfully and are used, not to create a cheap nostalgic response, but to create an experience fun for all players. While the game has some bugs, difficulty spikes, and control issues, I highly recommend it, regardless of whether or not you’re a fan of the genre.”

Aldnoah.Zero Episode 24.5 Gets English Dub on Crunchyroll

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January 28, 2026

Crunchyroll is now streaming the English dub for the Aldnoah.Zero anime series, including Episode 24.5 – Fragment of Rain -The Penultimate Truth-. Before the English dub was released, Episode 24.5 was previously featured in the Aldnoah.Zero Re+ compilation film, which released in theaters on February 28, 2025 in Japan and received a box set.

The cast includes:

Natsuki Hanae as Inaho Kaizuka
Kenshō Ono as Slaine Troyard
Sora Amamiya as Asseylum Vers Allushia
Sachika Misawa as Rayet Areash
Mikako Komatsu as Inko Amifumi
Taishi Murata as Calm Craftman
Ai Kakuma as Nina Klein
Yoshitaka Yamaya as Okisuke Mikuni
Sayaka Ōhara as Yuki Kaiduka
Kazuya Nakai as Koichiro Marito
Kōsuke Toriumi as Soma Yagarai
Ai Kayano as Darzana Magbaredge
Yu Shimamura as Kaoru Mizusaki
Inori Minase as Eddelrittuo
Shō Hayami as Cruhteo
Tōru Ohkawa as Saazbaum

Aldnoah.Zero initially aired in 2014 and went on until 2015, and the series is available to watch now on Crunchyroll and Amazon Prime Video. Additionally, the manga adaptation is available via Yen Press.

Yen Press describes the series as follows:

Years after a great war was waged between the portion of humanity that migrated to Mars and those who chose to remain on Earth, a tentative peace has been struck. But not everyone is happy with the status quo. When the Princess Asseylum of Mars makes a diplomatic visit to Earth in an effort to strengthen ties, some see it as an opportunity to reignite the flames of war. Can the citizens of Earth stand against the awesome might of the Martian Kataphrakts a second time?

Scott Pilgrim EX Releases March 3, Adds Matthew Patel and Robot-01

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Saras Rajpal

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January 28, 2026

Scott Pilgrim EX Releases March 3, Adds Matthew Patel and Robot-01

Tribute Games has announced that Scott Pilgrim EX will release on March 3. The latest trailer also confirms the inclusion of Matthew Patel and Robot-01.

Matthew Patel and Robot-01, much like the other playable characters so far, are styled closer to their depictions in the original graphic novel and the Scott Pilgrim Takes Off anime. In the series and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World film, Satya Bhaba played the role of Matthew Patel. While Robot-01 doesn’t have a voice actor, he is the creation of two more major characters from the franchise: the Katayanagi twins. Their inclusion suggests that more of the series’ characters, including the “7 Evil Exes” will be playable.

Check out the new trailer for Scott Pilgrim EX below:

So far the confirmed characters in Scott Pilgrim EX are:

Scott Pilgrim
Ramona Flowers
Roxie Richter
Lucas Lee
Matthew Patel
Robot-01

Additionally, three physical editions are available to pre-order now on Limited Run Games. The first is the standard edition, which costs $39.99 and includes a reversible cover. Then there’s the Deluxe Adventure Edition, which costs $64.99, and includes a regular box and deluxe box (both with reversible covers), a game soundtrack featuring music by Anamanaguchi, and a tie-in comic by Bryan Lee O’Malley.

The last edition is the Ultimate Adventure Edition. It costs $174.99 and includes the following:

Scott Pilgrim EX Game with reversible cover featuring artwork by Crisppyboat
Game Goose Replica Box – console not included. Game Goose is not a real console
Scott Pilgrim EX Deluxe Box with reversible cover art featuring artwork by Matias Bergara
Game Soundtrack featuring music by Anamanaguchi
Hardcover Art Book/Strategy Guide
Tie-In Comic by Bryan Lee O’Malley
Acrylic Diorama with Scott and Ramona Figures
Pixelated Commemorative Coin

Lastly, Scott Pilgrim EX will release on March 3 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

My Hero Academia All’s Justice Trailer Showcases Full Roster

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Soul Kiwami

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January 28, 2026

My Hero Academia All's Justice roster trailer

Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for anime action-fighting game My Hero Academia All’s Justice showcasing the full roster of playable Heroes and Villains. From the roster, My Hero Academia All’s Justice players can choose up to three characters to engage in tag-team style battles.

My Hero Academia All’s Justice launches February 6 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, and Final Weapon had the chance to preview My Hero Academia All’s Justice before launch. Pre-orders for the Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions are available now in the Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, and Steam.

In Story Mode, My Hero Academia All’s Justice players relive the final battle of the anime in the My Hero Academia All’s Justice game. The mode features stunning visuals and graphics that recapture the essence of the anime with a game-centric view.

Featuring an original script by Kohei Horikoshi, the Team Up Mission mode lets players choose a student of Class 1-A at U.A. High School and take on training exercises within a virtual space. Players can form a team of their Class 1-A classmates, use unique Quirks for battle and exploration, enjoy main and side missions, collect hidden cards, and much more.

Archives Battle is unlocked after clearing Team Up Mission. In this mode, players can relive iconic battles from the original story, set before the events of the final season. Battles in Archives Battle are more challenging and offer “special gameplay experiences” unique to this mode.

Hero’s Diary is also unlocked after clearing Team Up Mission. In Hero’s Diary, players can watch never-before-seen character moments with voice acting. The mode gives players a more personal look into the lives of the characters of My Hero Academia.

PlayStation Plus February 2026 Monthly Games Lineup Revealed

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January 28, 2026

Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed its PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup for February 2026 featuring Undisputed, Subnautica: Below Zero, Ultros, and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. PlayStation Plus members will have access to the February 2026 monthly games lineup starting February 3 through March 2.

Every month, PlayStation Plus brings several PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games to subscribers of all three tiers. Alongside a number of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members also gain access to classics from the original PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable.

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for February 2026

The February 2026 monthly games lineup for PlayStation Plus may be found below, via PlayStation Blog:

Undisputed | PS5

Become Undisputed and rule the ring in the most authentic boxing game to date! Featuring true to life visuals, bone-jarring action, and 70+ licensed fighters, Undisputed gives you unprecedented control to master every inch of the ring. 50 Attributes & Traits to differentiate styles and capabilities of fighters. Play through the epic journey from amateur boxing tournaments, all the way to becoming Undisputed Champion, in the true-to-life Career Mode. Create your own fighter with Character Creator, customizing everything from build, to tattoos, to shorts and gloves.

Subnautica: Below Zero | PS5, PS4

Submerge yourself in an all-new, sub-zero expedition in an arctic region of Planet 4546B. Arriving with little more than your wits and some survival equipment, you set out to investigate what happened to your sister. Below Zero presents entirely new environments for you to survive, study, and explore. Survive the harsh climate by constructing extensive habitats, scavenging for resources, and crafting equipment. Keep your wits about you: not all creatures in this strange world are friendly.

Ultros | PS5, PS4

Grounded in science fiction, Ultros comes wrapped in both an eccentric art style from the visionary El Huervo, renowned for his work on Hotline Miami, and a mystical soundtrack composed and performed by Ratvader – Oscar Rydelius. Experience brutal, intimate, close-quarter combat with cosmic lifeforms. Yet this intense combat is juxtaposed with cultivating the greenery and tending to plant life in The Sarcophagus, providing precious moments of contemplation and peace. In turn, this grants deeper access to obscured paths. A unique loop-based mechanic will allow you to start over at key moments in the story, providing opportunities to unfold such secrets, unlock different areas of the world and new abilities on a branching skill tree.

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown | PS4

Strap yourself into the cockpit of some of the world’s most formidable fighter planes and skim through the clouds engaging in daring aerial stunts and nerve-shredding tactical dogfights. In Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, you take on the role of an Ace – an elite fighter pilot tasked with patrolling the most open and intimidating space on Earth: the sky. Choose from an array of authentic modern and futuristic aircraft and load them up with an arsenal of cutting-edge super weapons as unfolding events drive you into ever more dangerous aerial face-offs.