🔥 Top Headlines
Must Reads & Sales:
> Orbital Hits 200k Mobile Downloads
> Supercell Speaks on Cancelled Games
> Rockstar Gives Terminally Ill Fan Early GTA 6 Access
> Lenovo Legion Go 2 Review
> Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Key Info
Milestones & Game Updates:
> Spludge Wars Prepares for Early Access Launch
> Win Bronze, Silver & Gold Keys in NeuroGuardians
> 2XKO Launches on Xbox Series X|S
> Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Update
> Loan Shark Brings Quiet Italian Horror to Xbox
Events & Reports:
> Somnia Games Big 2026 Updates
> FAR Labs Expands to BNB Chain
> MoneyTime Raises $3 Million Seed Funding
> Marathon Release Date Set for March 5
> Turborilla Secures $5 Million
✍️ Fresh Guides
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check All Symptoms Guide
Discover all symptoms in Quarantine Zone: The Last Check and understand what each one means during survivor inspections.
Hytale
Hytale Connection Problems Solved: Failed to Connect to Server Fix
Master Hytale server connections with proven fixes for failed connections, firewall blocks, and authentication errors.
🎁 Extras + Sales
THQ Nordic’s Biggest Xbox Sale Yet
THQ Nordic has launched its largest Publisher Sale on Xbox, running from January 20 to February 2. Players can explore nearly 200 games and DLC with discounts of up to 90%.
Key highlights from the sale include:
🎮 Reanimal – Pre-order at 10% off, co-op horror adventure releasing February 13.
🧽 SpongeBob: Titans of the Tide – 25% off, explore Bikini Bottom and switch between SpongeBob and Patrick.
🏎️ Wreckfest Complete Edition – 60% off, demolition derby and racing with realistic physics.
🏍️ MX vs ATV Legends – 70% off, off-road racing across bikes, ATVs, and UTVs.
🎯 Way of the Hunter: Ultimate Edition – 50% off, immersive hunting simulation with co-op mode.
🤼 AEW: Fight Forever – 65% off, arcade-style wrestling with official AEW talent.
👻 Alone in the Dark – 45% off, classic survival horror reimagined in Derceto Manor.
The sale also includes other popular titles like Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, Darksiders III, and Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed.
Read the full breakdown here.
👾 Trending Games
Marathon
Marathon is a PvP extraction shooter where cybernetic mercenaries hunt for alien artifacts and loot on a mysterious abandoned colony planet.
Rivals
Rivals is a competitive Roblox FPS built around short, round-based matches, offering quick duels and team modes that reward precise aim, movement, and smart decision-making.
📝 Deep Dive
MONOPOLY GO! Reaches $6 Billion Revenue
MONOPOLY GO! has officially crossed $6 billion in in-app purchase revenue in just 1,275 days, setting a new record as the fastest mobile game to reach this milestone, according to Sensor Tower.
Quick Breakdown:
>> Launched in April 2023, it has already climbed to 14th place among the highest-grossing mobile games of all timeand is the youngest title in the top-15.
>> It’s also the highest-grossing casual mobile game since launch and ranks in the top 10 apps by IAP revenue, ahead of apps like Disney+, Tinder, and HBO Max.
This achievement highlights how modern casual games can scale rapidly with strong engagement and monetization strategies.
⚔️ GAM3 Reviews
Ball x Pit
Ball x Pit is a brick-breaking survival roguelite where you fuse ricocheting balls to battle monstrous hordes while building defensive bases.
Dispatch
Dispatch is a strategic workplace comedy where you manage a dysfunctional superhero team, making crucial dispatch decisions to handle city emergencies.
💚 G3 Exclusive
Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 Spotlight
Forbes Middle East has recognised emerging talent in the gaming industry in its 30 Under 30 list.
Key Highlights Include:
>> GAM3S.GG – Our co-founders Omar Ghanem and Mostafa Hossameldin were recognised for providing marketing services to studios and publishers, hosting 1,000+ games, and serving 1.5M users.
>> Starvania Studio – Co-founders Meaad Aflah and Muslih Alzahrani were recognised for launching Bahamut and The Waqwaq Tree and securing $1.1M in funding.
>> All Girls Code – Aya Mouallem and Maya Moussa made the list for empowering girls in Lebanon and the MENA region with free coding, technology, and leadership training for over 2,500 participants.
The list highlights the growing influence of gaming and tech talent across the Middle East.
More information is available on our website here.
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