New Robot Masters and fresh gameplay for Mega Man

He’s back and looking darn sharp. Naturally, we’re talking about Mega Man, as Capcom’s blue bomber is rolling back into action for a whole new adventure. Mega Man: Dual Override will mark the twelfth outing for the long-lived hero, and bring what looks to be a host of new elements. If you’ve been waiting to see more, Capcom has you covered. The publisher has dropped a fresh trailer and all-new info for the game onto the European gaming show.

That includes the reveal of new Robot Masters like Twinkle Girl. Joining what’ll be a crew of eight, Twinkle Girl will sport an array of firework-based attacks. Those new Masters might have backup too, as Capcom says that some classic villains might be back. That includes Astro Man, who you can see briefly in the trailer below.

If that’s the case, then it’s a good thing that the blue bot will have some fresh tricks up his sleeve. Those include a “custom chip system”, as well as the title “Override” system. Working like a super-charge, Override can power-up attacks. It’s a tradeoff though, as once the effect wears off, the little guy will be vulnerable.

Along with that, he’s also got some backup of his own, in the form of Proto Man. Yep, the classic hero returns for another run at Doctor Wiley and his cadre of metallic miscreants.

Mega Man: Dual Override is heading to the Switch/Switch 2, PS4/PS5, XBOX One/XBOX Series X|S, and PC (via Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store) some time in 2027. The game is up for wish listing right now, and you can check out the official site (here) for more.

Also worth noting, is if you have hankering to play some of the classics, is that there’s a sale ongoing. Select titles from the history of the franchise are discounted, across what sounds like multiple digital storefronts. So if you’re up for some older Mega-action, make sure to check that out.

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QuakeCon starts off with a bang

Rolling right now, is QuakeCon, the yearly celebration of all things id Software. And as these conventions tend to go, there’s been some gaming news right at its start. No it’s not for a completely new game, though we’ll see what the rest of the con brings. Instead, MachineGames and id have announced/launched Dawn of the Machine.

Not a standalone title, but an all-new expansion for Quake‘s most recent re-release, Dawn of the Machine comes just in time for the first-person shooter’s 30th anniversary. It also follows on the heels of MachineGames‘ previous efforts with the title.

Those releases were Dimension of the Machine and Dimension of the Past, if you’re wondering. And in keeping with both of them, Dawn of the Machine is a free addition to the core of the newest Quake experience.

Dawn of a new Quake episode

Dawn of the Machine takes place in a realm of illusion, where Quake‘s Ranger finds himself tracking down the “Nightmare Machine”. And from the sound of it, he’s got quite the quest laid out in front of him. To that end, fans can look for a beefy total of 19 levels in the pack. Those will bring new variants on familiar enemies, as well as weapon variants, to help even the odds.

While new inclusions sound great, the episode itself sounds pretty darn interesting besides. According to the press release, Dawn of the Machine features “a unique looping campaign structure that unlocks new paths, encounters, and rewards with each return.” There’s plenty more too, as the new levels will feature “a brand-new soundtrack, hidden secrets, a dedicated episode hub, an all-new deathmatch map, and three new achievements to unlock (on applicable platforms).”

In Dawn of the Machine, Ranger finds himself trapped in a dimension of endless illusion and must track down the mysterious Nightmare Machine to finally break free. Along the way, players will shift between dimensions, uncover hidden secrets, and face unpredictable encounters where reality itself is constantly changing. 

Quake is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch (also compatible with Nintendo Switch 2). For more information, please visit Bethesda.net.  

ZeniMax Media press release

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Why does Garfield hate Mondays anyway?

While we don’t know what it is that has the famed orange cat so peeved with Mondays, we do know that it’ll be the central theme for an upcoming 3D platformer. Though, we should also point out that we’re not referring to the day of the week. Nope, instead Garfield will be on the run from the evil Chef Monday. And said action won’t be taking place in the real world either, but in his own dreams.

That was revealed in detail today by Microids and developer OSome Studio, with Garfield – Escape from Monday. This new adventure follows up on Garfield’s lates karting adventure, and looks like it’ll include all the trappings of the iconic comic strip. With that, Jon, Odie, and Pookie will all be present to help out. But don’t get too comfy, because Nermal and Squeak will be on hand as well, to cause a little trouble.

Being that it’s a dreamscape too, fans can expect some way-out looking levels. There’ll be 40 of those, all told, spread out across a trio of worlds. And if you’re looking for power-ups, they’ll be present and accounted for with turkey, cowboy, and surfer suits. As you might imagine too, each of those will provide a special ability.

But while costumes are great and all, this is a Garfield story, so of course there’s going to be food. Chowing down won’t expand his waistline however, as grabbing collectible goodies will both build his morale, and allow for a bit of customization on Jon’s house. While it’s not super clear what that might entail, we do know that players will be able to “refurbish Jon’s house with all kinds of surprising items.”

For Garfield, spending most of his time sleeping is part of the routine. But spiraling into a bizarre nightmare full of vegetables, sugar-free candies, and other unimaginable horrors, even the world’s laziest cat knows something is wrong! 

After Jon fed him spinach lasagna inspired by Chef Monday’s recipe, Garfield falls into a deep sleep… in order for Garfield to wake up from the nightmare and reactivate his taste buds, he must embark on a deliciously chaotic adventure, where players will explore worlds packed with enemies, challenges, and lasagna.

Thankfully, Garfield can rely on Jon and his friends Odie, Arlene and Pookie, as well as a collection of special costumes, including turkey, surfer and cowboy, each with its own unique skill, to overcome the dangers lurking within Garfield’s dreams.

Microids press release

Look for Garfield – Escape from Monday to arrive for the Switch, PS5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC on September 24th, 2026. You’ll be happy to know that we checked too, and that date doesn’t fall on a Monday.

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Blood’s got a Death Wish

By now there’ve been a few different revisions of Blood. The latest of those though, Blood: Refreshed Supply, looks like it’s set to be the ultimate edition of the classic first-person shooter. It’s easy to see why too. For one thing, the title hails from Nightdive Studios, a developer that’s got volumes of experience with retro titles.

And for another? Well, not only is it packing the original game’s pair of add-ons, but it’s got two more just for good measure. Those would be the already released Marrow and… Death Wish. It’s that last one, that’s the most impressive inclusion too, and not just because it’s free.

Death Wish sounds absolutely massive, offering a total of 48 maps, according to Nightdive. Yes, that’s more than the main game’s 42. Those missions are divided across four episodes of action, and star a new storyline that picks up the action from supernatural hero Caleb’s first adventure.

Death Wish — with four episodes, totaling 48 maps — begins years in the future after the events of Cryptic Passage, Post Mortem, and Marrow, where the specter of Tchernobog still looms after his defeat, having regained strength as protagonist Caleb fought other battles. When his growing power can no longer be veiled, Tchernobog’s forces face off against his foe as the moment of the Dreaming God’s ascension draws near. All maps have been upgraded from their previous mod versions, while the entirety of episode 4 and other levels are entirely new. All maps are co-op compatible and feature custom music from Noelle Amelie Aman (Speedy) and Sjellos (Silentsphere Studios).

Nightdive Studios press release

As mentioned, the Death Wish expansion is available now to add onto your base copy of Blood: Refreshed Supply. That’s available for just about every modern platform, including Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One, PS5/PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

A Switch 2 edition is coming also, and should be along sometime this year.

Blood lives… again

Back once more, Blood is the classic FPS that just won’t die. Though that wasn’t the case for a long while. The title, which was originally released back in 1997 for the PC, faded into the ether for a good long while before being resurrected as Blood: Fresh Supply in 2019. Nightdive’s rebirth for the game would see one more refinement after that, giving way to the Refreshed Supply edition that we covered above.

It sounds like a bit of a beast too. Along with the expansions, including the just-released Death Wish, Blood: Refreshed Supply also includes a heck of a lot of improvements. Both the PS4/5, Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S editions can run the game in 4K, complete with 120fps. Along with that, it touts CD and MIDI music, and new modding support has been built in.

It gets even better though, as both online and split-screen co-op play are available, and there’s something called the New Vault. What’s that? Well, it includes “dozens of playable cut-content levels, concept art, behind-the-scenes photos, and unused sprites.” So if you’re a big fan of the property, we’d say that’s an addition that’s as sharp as a pitchfork.

Armies of bloodthirsty fiends, including cultists, gargoyles, zombies, hellhounds, and a host of other unholy terrors, await across the game’s 42 pulse-pounding levels — waiting to be mutilated by a vicious arsenal of weapons. Blood buddies can also take the fun into multiplayer, either online or on the couch in split-screen. Advanced modding support keeps juices flowing for custom fan-made content. In addition to the original Blood campaign and the Plasma Pak and Cryptic Passage add-ons, Blood: Refreshed Supply features two new mission scenarios: Marrow (available now) and Death Wish.

Nightdive Studios press release

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Blood Bowl returns (was it gone?)

A series that’s stretched into a recently released third outing, NACON and developer Cyanide Studio’s Blood Bowl is coming back again. This time though, it’s looking like more of a soft-reboot than a sequel. That’s right, the just-announced Warhammer Blood Bowl will start something new. Though it’ll also seemingly follow suit with its predecessors in a few ways.

In maybe the biggest holdover, the fantasy sports title will once again feature turn-based play. So if you’re a fan of the tabletop game it adapts, you should still feel right at home with it. Unlike with previous video game releases though, this new title will include the latest ruleset from Games Workshop.

Here’s a look at it in action, showcasing the new Rumble mode:

Warhammer Blood Bowl is the official turn-based tactical fantasy football game based on the famous tabletop game of the same name. Set in the Warhammer universe, the game offers a strategic and brutal experience in which players take control of a team chosen from the many available factions (Elves, Orcs, Dwarfs, and more), customize it, and develop it by competing against other players online.

NACON press release

The road to the championship

Players will be able to take a total of 26 factions to the gridiron in Warhammer Blood Bowl. That’ll include a pair of new teams, with the Tomb Kings and the Bretonnians. Fans can also expect updated rosters for all factions, plus “new competitions, new tutorials, and a brand-new way to play with Rumble”.

We’re digging the look of that new mode so far. It essentially shakes out to offer half-hour games, with “smaller teams and a narrower pitch”. So it’s built with a little more speed in mind. Along with all of that, this new release will serve up both solo and multiplay, and there’ll be “no step back in terms of content or features”, according to the publisher.

In a cool move for legacy players too, NACON adds that owners of Blood Bowl 3 will get to keep “their accounts along with all the content they have purchased or unlocked in-game”. It gets better though, as BB3 owners also get the new game for free. That’s right, the “new adaptation will be free for all players who already own Blood Bowl 3“. Pretty slick.

As mentioned above, fans can look for Warhammer Blood Bowl soon. It’s scheduled to hit the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store) in the spring of 2026. In the meanwhile, PC players looking to get a taste of the action can download the demo.

That’ll include that new Rumble mode, and will be posted to Steam from March 18th to March 25th, 2026.

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Bigfoot stalks the wasteland

Still rolling along is Fallout 76, as Bethesda’s multiplayer-centric title just keeps on getting bigger. The title is coming off of the 2025 addition of Ghouls as playable characters, playing off of the property’s popular TV show, and now is back with a new foe for players to engage.

A mighty cryptid, that new enemy would be none other than Bigfoot. The creature that many might know from real-world folklore does indeed now stalk the post-apocalyptic future of Fallout 76. Though don’t expect him to be a kindly guardian of the forest. Bigfoot arrives as a part of The Backwoods, the latest expansion for the title. That’s where you’ll find him in the game too, deep in the woods, though it doesn’t sound like it’ll be overly easy to do so.

According to the press release, it sounds like it’s feasible that you might run into a Bigfoot randomly. Maybe. That said though, it’s way more likely that you’ll find one in the midst of a Public Event. So, you know, make some noise.

With The Backwoods update, players can participate in a number of Public Events for the chance to lure the tree-wielding, tick-throwing Bigfoot from the woods. Bringing Bigfoot down within five minutes will grant players a four-star legendary reward or the challenge-exclusive ‘Thrill Seekers’ mod. Players are very unlikely to run into Bigfoot in the open world as he is drawn to the sounds of the frenzied action in Public Events, so they should join as many possible to see if the flighty fiend takes direct action against the noise pollution. 

Bethesda press release

Updating the wasteland

Along with Bigfoot’s arrival, today’s update also makes a few additional alterations. The aforementioned Public Events and Activities have both gotten overhauls. Those seem pretty wide-ranging too, with “rebalanced enemies, richer rewards, and dangerous three-star Uninvited Guests that may make appearance at the close of various Public Events”. Yeah, there’s your Sasquatch alright.

But wait, there’s more, as players can also look for “enemy level scaling and quality-of-life improvements”. Those will include “new vanity lights for Photo Mode, updated Pip-boy UI, and more”. And then there’s Season 24.

Also launching today, Season 24 of Fallout 76 includes even more way-out invaders. And when we say “way-out”, we mean cosmically. Officially titled Rip Daring and the Cryptids Beyond the Cosmos, Season 24 brings on the aliens. Extraterrestrial creatures called the Zetans have come to Earth, and blasting one will “unlock trophies and other season exclusive rewards”. You can read more about the nefarious ET’s here.

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Nova, Cyberpunk 2077 is on the way

It started with a pretty brief set of hints, which led into some heavy rumoring via social media. Now though, we’ve got the confirmation. Indeed, one of the best first-person role-playing games in recent years is coming to Xbox Game Pass Premium and Ultimate.

We’re talking about CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 of course, though it wasn’t always as great as it is today. And by that, we mean that the adaptation of the tabletop game has grown by leaps and bounds since its original launch in December of 2020. If you haven’t been paying attention, there’s been an absolute cavalcade of post-launch content added in. But maybe more importantly, all the big bugs have been eliminated.

Bringing it back around though, if for some reason you have yet to actually play the game in question, we’ve got good news for you. Well, it’s good news if you’re an Xbox Game Pass Premium or Ultimate subscriber anyway. And that’s because V and company will be making their way to Microsoft’s subscription service.

Base game, plus the updates

Let’s get this out of the way first. No, the excellent expansion that is Phantom Liberty won’t be in the mix for this Game Pass launch. Not that you should have really expected that though, as it’s typically not how Game Pass releases work. So yeah, this release is for the base game only. But all the same, what’ll be hitting the service is as complete as possible otherwise.

That said however, there is one caveat. And that’s that the two generations that host the game will be a little different in terms of content. On the one hand, CD Projekt Red says that the Game Pass version of Cyberpunk 2077 for Xbox Series X|S will include its full set of updates. That’s not quite so for the Xbox One edition though, as that’ll be boosted only to Update 1.6.

Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox Series X|S comes with every update released for the game since launch, which brought myriad technical improvements, new features, and additional content such as quests, vehicles, and character customization options. Players on Xbox Series X can also play Cyberpunk 2077 at 60 frames per second in Performance Mode or with 4K Ultra HD visuals in Quality Mode. Players on Xbox One will receive Cyberpunk 2077 and everything released up to and including Update 1.6 — the Edgeruners Update.

CD Projekt Red press release

Whichever platform you choose to play on though, both will be hitting in concert. Game Pass Premium and Ultimate subscribers (via the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One) will be able to download and play the base Cyberpunk 2077 experience in just a few days. Look for it to land on March 10th.

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Black Ops 7 gets ready for more

Was this past Call of Duty title the most controversial game yet in the first-person shooter series? It just might have been honestly. If you missed it somehow, the title brought the sub-series back into the near-future, and did so with some truly off-the-wall story points and set-pieces. In addition to the campaign though, the multiplayer continued to up the ante, with more lightning-quick play, and options aplenty. And as of today, there’s quite a bit more of that’s inbound.

To that end, Activision has just unleashed a full intel drop for Season 02. It’s got a full look at what looks to be a loaded new content drop for both Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone. The release of said Season is coming up fast, and will offer “a host of new and returning Multiplayer maps and modes”, according to the publisher.

There’s more of course, as Season 02 will also intro a new Survival map for Zombies play, Guild Strikes and Nightmare Zones for Endgame, and a ton more. As CoD Seasons go, this one’s stacked. Scroll down to take a look at the new trailer for it, plus read through the highlights.

Season 02 is expected to arrive for all versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone on February 5th, 2026. Just a word too before you dive in, as there’s even more information to be had via the official site. You can find that here.

BO7 Endgame:

• Guild Strikes: Alden Dorne unleashes hell across Avalon in a last-ditch effort to eradicate the JSOC teams. Surprise strikes may occur throughout Avalon, transforming a location into a Nightmare Zone, ensuring no match is the same. These zones have increased difficulty and a Strike Boss that can be defeated for high-tier rewards. 
• New Skill Track and Abilities: Season 02 introduces the Eagle Eye Skill Track, focused on precision, critical damage, and weapon efficiency. Mid-Season, players can unlock two new Abilities — Sentinel Protocol and Blood Burner — adding powerful support and traversal options to Endgame Operator loadouts.
• Glitches (Mid-Season): After defeating a Strike Boss, a Glitch will appear: a mysterious, repeatable, off-map experience where you and up to three others need to survive six waves and defeat the Glitch boss to acquire Nightmare Skills.

BO7 Multiplayer:

• Multiplayer Maps: The Multiplayer map pool expands with a huge selection of brand-new and returning favorites. Launch maps include Torment, Sake, Nexus, and the remastered Slums, while the Mid-Season adds Torque, Cliff Town (a reimagined Yemen), Mission: Peak, and the return of Grind and Firing Range.
• Multiplayer Modes: A wide lineup of modes arrives throughout the season, led by returning favorites like Safeguard and Overdrive. In-Season additions include limited-time modes such as Luck Confirmed, Solo Hearts Moshpit, and Third Wheel Gunfight, with Gauntlet and Infected coming Mid-Season.
• Black Ops 7 Ranked Play: Ranked Play returns as the definitive competitive experience for Black Ops 7, launching with the same rules, modes, maps, and Loadout restrictions as the CDL. Win 3 Placement Matches to receive a starting Rank and then earn SR (Skill Rating) after matches to progress your Rank. Unlock Ranked Play rewards such as Rank Skins, Rank Camos, Blueprints, and more by climbing the Ranks and racking up wins. Competitive integrity features keep matches fair and competitive. 
• New Scorestreak and Multiplayer Events: Jump into Multiplayer-focused Events offering new Weapon Blueprints, with a special Camo-focused Event allowing players to earn multiple Camos across all weapon classes. In the Mid-Season, earn the Lockshot Scorestreak — a smart pistol that locks onto and eliminates multiple targets at once.

BO7 Zombies:

• New Survival Map: Mars: The fourth Survival map drops players into an ancient temple buried beneath the sands of the red planet. Fight through relentless waves where players face the culmination of the Astra Malorum Main Quest, accessing helpful machines, one with Wonder Weapon potential, and push into deep rounds to earn unique rewards.
• Zombies Modes: Cursed Survival and Starting Room: Fresh Zombies modes arrive at launch, each testing survival skills in different ways. Cursed Survival challenges players across all Survival maps with a pistol start, limited HUD, and a BO3-inspired points system, while Starting Room traps crews in a sealed map entrance where endurance and skill are the keys to unlocking rewards.
• Mid-Season Round-Based Map and New GobbleGum: The narrative deepens in the Mid-Season as the crew’s fate after Astra Malorum leads them toward the new Round-Based Zombies map Paradox Junction, as well as a new Scorestreak, and the new Turncoat GobbleGum, allowing nearby zombies to fight on your behalf.
• Zombies Events: Expect multiple Zombies-focused Events, including Mars Survival and Dead Ops Arcade Leaderboard Events that reward players based on their Highest Round Reached (Survival) and High Score (DOA 4). Compete to earn Universal Camos, Weapon Blueprints, and other rewards, with a special Camo-focused Event allowing multiple Camos across all weapons!

Call of Duty: Warzone:

• Rebirth Island Winter Refresh: Season 02 opens on a snow-covered Rebirth Island now under Guild control. New structures, including the Turbine point of interest, along with terrain and layout changes tied to expanded faction operations, reshape familiar routes and introduce new areas of focused combat across the island.
• Rebirth Island Gameplay Features: Seasonal gameplay updates layer new mechanics onto Rebirth Island, including visible footprints in deep snow, Dynamic Infil Events such as gas explosions, a Snowstorm Gas Circle, classic Blueprint weapon loot hidden across the map, a Smoke Screen Killstreak, and refined vehicle routes that support faster rotations and aggressive play.
• Modes, Playlists, and Ranked Play: Resurgence: Season 02 delivers a full lineup of Call of Duty: Warzone modes across Verdansk, Haven’s Hollow, and Rebirth Island, including the launch of Ranked Play: Resurgence. Compete in Trios on Haven’s Hollow under a refined, CDL-inspired ruleset to climb Skill Divisions and earn exclusive rewards.
• Limited-Time Modes and Competitive Experiments: Multiple LTMs arrive throughout the season, including Loaded Resurgence, Rush Resurgence, Extreme Resurgence, and a special Iron Gauntlet Beta. These modes accelerate pacing, increase player counts, or introduce high-stakes competitive rulesets designed to test skill, decision-making, and adaptability.
• Perks, Killstreaks, and In-Season Systems: Season 02 refreshes the Perk system with new Slot 1 options at launch as well as new Killstreaks. Mid-season introduces a brand-new Battle Royale experience and the arrival of the Avalon map in Call of Duty: Warzone.

Across all modes:

• Seven new Weapons: A mini-arsenal arrives throughout Season 02, including the EGRT-17 Assault Rifle, REV-46 SMG, and H311-SAW Melee in the Battle Pass, plus the GDL Havoc Special, SG-12 Shotgun, Swordfish A1 Marksman Rifle, and Voyak KT-3 Assault Rifle. Also, earn new Attachments including the Razor 9mm Wildfire Conversion, A.R.C. M1 Assault Frame, and more.
• New Events and Rewards: Stockpile rewards across new events including new Weekly Challenges, General Challenges, and mode-focused Events. Don’t miss the Escalation Directive Event with multiple Weapon Camos to earn! Other rewards include Ranked Play animated Camos, cosmetic items, and more.
• Battle Pass and BlackCell: Season 02 delivers a brand-new Battle Pass, introducing new Weapon Blueprints, Operator Skins, Calling Cards, Finishing Moves, Emotes, and more across a mix of free and premium tiers. Get BlackCell for additional rewards including the exclusive “Phantom” Operator, and his “Eclipse” Operator Skin variant.
• Weekly Challenges: Complete Weekly Challenges throughout the season to unlock new Loadout items, Attachments, Camo rewards, and XP.
• New Store Offerings: Access new Ultra Skin, Reactive content, and Mastercraft Weapon Blueprints across several new Bundles arriving in the Store, including the Tracer Pack: Shadow Strike Bundle featuring the “Midnight Reaper” Weapon Blueprint for the new Season 02 EGRT-17 Assault Rifle.

Activision press release

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Enter the Capcom Stadium

Limited Run Games is digging deep into the Capcom archive for its latest announcement. The result is a physical launch for the mighty Capcom Arcade Stadium Vol. 1. And if you don’t know what that is, strap in, because it’s a treasure trove for retro gaming.

Release a while back in digital format, Capcom Arcade Stadium Vol. 1 is a loaded pack of games from three ages of the arcades. All of the titles included are classics from the publisher, and their names are huge, with a good deal clocking in as genre-greats.

Ghouls ‘n Ghosts? Yep, that’s there. What about Final Fight? Naturally, and it goes without saying that there are multiple versions of Street Fighter II as well. It’s not just the biggies though, as the likes of Forgotten Worlds, Mercs, Armored Warriors, and a ton more are included as well.

In all, the set offers a whopping 32 games, and you can check out the official rundown below.

Dawn of the Arcade (1984 – 1988):

1942, 1943: The Battle of Midway, Bionic Commando, Commando, Forgotten Worlds, Ghosts ‘n Goblins, Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, Legendary Wings, Pirate Ship Higemaru, Section Z.

Arcade Revolution (1989 – 1992):

1941: Counter Attack, Captain Commando, Carrier Air Wing, Dynasty Wars, Final Fight, Mega Twins, Mercs, Street Fighter II, Strider, Varth: Operation Thunderstorm.

Arcade Evolution (1992 – 2001):

19XX: The War Against Destiny, 1944: The Loop Master, Armored Warriors, Battle Circuit, Cyberbots: Full Metal Madness, Giga Wing, Progear, Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting, Super Street Fighter II Turbo, Warriors of Fate.

Limited Run Games press release

Past meets present

Along with the actual games, Capcom Arcade Stadium Vol. 1 will include five covers to pick from when you pre-order. And in keeping with most modern LRG offerings, it’ll indeed be available for all three major platforms. Those would be the Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch, if you’re keeping track.

As for the details, Limited Run Games says that the collection will offer “true arcade authenticity”. Don’t worry though, as there’s also a host of modern features set to be included as well. Customization options like CRT-esque scan lines, speed-adjustments, saving/loading, and a rewind feature will all be onboard.

Want to secure a copy for yourself? Pre-orders for Capcom Arcade Stadium Vol. 1 are open right now via Limited Run Games’ online shop, with the window coming to a close on February 8th.

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Mega Man is back

Indeed, Mega Man is coming back, and with a whole new adventure. Capcom revealed that much last week, during The Game Awards show, with the debut of the first trailer. Maybe more of a tease than a full on look at the game, it nonetheless let fans in on a few particulars.

First, and probably most importantly, this is a game in the series’ classic style. Mega Man: Dual Override is a side-scrolling action title, with what certainly seems to be all the gameplay that fans of the games would expect. That said though, it’s also not a retro title in any way. This new offering will look thoroughly modern, with a bright and colorful futuristic world to jump, slide, and blast through.

Just what the “Dual Override” subtitle means is still a mystery however. Capcom didn’t have much to say about the game during the aforementioned event, and really still doesn’t. That’s to say that the press release that we received doesn’t expend on what’s been shown to date.

If you didn’t see that trailer that we were talking about though, you can find that below.

Mega Man: Dual Override arrives in 2027 for the Switch 2/Switch, PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One, and the PC (via Steam). During this reveal period too, fans who haven’t picked up Mega Man 11 yet can do so at a major discount. It looks like the sale will be wrapping up soon, but as of right now you can still buy a copy for just $4.49 USD for almost every platform.

The deal has already ended on the PlayStation, but the sale price lives for a tad longer elsewhere. The Xbox Store’s deal ends tomorrow, while the Nintendo eShop’s will close on January 2nd, 2026 (at 2:59am EST). And as for Steam? PC players can nab the discount for another 44 hours (as of this writing).

About that contest…

So yeah, there isn’t a ton out and about right now, as goes the actual game. But even so, there is a little more that we can share with you. Namely, that there’s a contest that’s being held right now, and it’s one that longtime Mega-fans might want to check out.

We’ll start this out with a question though, and that’d be ‘have you ever wanted to design a Robot Master?’ Yep, that’s the deal in Capcom’s Mega Man: Dual Override contest, which tasks fans with crafting their own boss for Mega Man to take on.

Now, there are some caveats to this one. As you can see in the trailer for the contest, there’s a Robot Master already on the drawing board, and he’s… unique. This bot has a right arm that really sucks. And we mean that as in it has “immense suction powers”, according to Doc Wiley himself.

So with that, the contest isn’t to come up with a wholly original robot, but one that incorporates the mentioned gimmick. And yes, the Grand Prize winner that’s chosen will have their design featured in Mega Man: Dual Override. There are also spots for six runner’s up, all of which will have their names included in the game’s credits.

If you’d like to try your hand, the competition will be open through January 1st, 2026, at 11:59pm pacific time. Submissions are being collected via X, and you can check out the full rules on the official website, here.

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