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2025 marks 40 years since Akira Toriyama’s ground-breaking Dragon Ball manga first hit shelves in Japan. The Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri was held in Japan over the weekend to celebrate the global manga, anime and video game phenomenon. Taking up the huge Makuhari Messe event space near Tokyo, the event featured everything from exclusive merch, live game contests, and specially-curated exhibits of original artwork. The main stage was packed with exciting announcements about where the series is headed after the death of series creator Akira Toriyama, including two new anime TV series, a new game and a “massive” new DLC for Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero. Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol Anime The event kicked off with a brief talk between Son Goku’s Japanese VA Masako Nozawa and Dragon Ball series executive producer Akio Iyoku, followed by the premiere of a special video marking the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball. Featuring music specially composed by Hans Zimmer, the film celebrates the evolution of Dragon Ball over the years, from Toriyama’s original manga drawings through to its various anime adaptations. The end of the video revealed a brand new anime series, Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, prompting excited clapping from the audience. Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol will adapt the Moro or Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc (Chapters 42 to 67) of the Dragon Ball Super manga. It follows on from the Universe Survival Arc of the Dragon Ball Super anime, which aired between 2015 to 2018. Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol is currently in production, and fans will have to wait until 2027 to see Son Goku and Vegeta battle it out against Moro. Age 1000 Game Project Next, Iyoku was joined on stage by Dragon Ball Games producer Masayuki Hirano, who revealed a flashy trailer for a brand new game project, Age 1000. However, the game’s official title will be announced later. The Age 1000 project is good news for fans who thought they would never see any new creations from Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama after his death in 2024. Apparently, Bandai Namco started developing Age 1000 around seven years ago, and Toriyama himself put a lot of work into the game’s worldbuilding and brand new characters. The trailer shows a mysterious grey-haired young man decked out in Capsule Corp gear, with Hirano revealing that “I asked Toriyama sensei to create this character especially for the game.” Although the new character seems like a new Super Saiyan, Hirano was tight-lipped about who he is. However, fans will have to wait for Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 (to be held on April 18-19 in LA) for further details. The project’s name calls to mind Dragon Ball Online, which took place in the age 1000- so it seems the new game will also be exploring this time *******. “We have spent a long time carefully crafting this project.” Iyoku explained. “I think this game will allow us to experience a brand new part of the Dragon Ball world.” Age 1000 is slated for a 2027 release. Announcing a New Dragon Ball Game Project, "AGE 1000", set for 2027! A new world and new characters brought to life by Akira Toriyama! The latest updates will be unveiled at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 in the U.S. on April 18-19. Stay tuned for more information. [Hidden Content] — Dragon Ball Games (@dragonballgames) January 25, 2026 Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO to get “massive” new DLC Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero producer Jun Furutani revealed that the fighting game will be getting a “massive” new DLC this summer. The trailer for the DLC teased even more playable characters (including Super Android 17 and ****** King Piccolo), new costumes, new super attacks for Vegeta and Goku, as well as new stages and modes. The upcoming DLC will also have its own theme song, Zero, sung by series veteran Hironobu Kageyama- who is known for his many Dragon Ball Z theme songs. Kageyama performed the new song, saying he was honored to contribute to Dragon Ball again after 18 years. With Zero, he aimed to create a cheerful and powerful song that will energize anyone who hears it. For those who can’t wait, producer Furutani also reminded PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Steam players that Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is getting a free DLC on January 26, the Mission 100 single player mode (which longtime fans will remember from Dragon Ball Budokai Tenakichi 3). He announced that Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions of the game will be getting the DLC at a later date: “please bear with us a little longer.” Absolutely limit-breaking. New characters. New costumes & Super Attacks. New stages. New mode. New DLC for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO coming soon. #DBSZ [Hidden Content] — Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) January 25, 2026 Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Anime After lunch, Dragon Ball series executive producer Akio Iyoku and Son Goku VA Masako Nozawa returned to the stage alongside VA Koichi Yamadera for another new anime series announcement. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, a remake of Dragon Ball Super’s first arc, is coming in Fall 2026. Iyoku describes Dragon Ball Super: Beerus as an “enhanced version of the story.” The upcoming anime series is designed to be “more faithful to the original manga” created by Akira Toriyama. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will feature enhanced visuals, redrawn and newly added cuts, narrative reworks, and promises to deliver “even more immersive battle scenes” than the original Dragon Ball Super anime. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus also aims to show Beerus in a more serious light than the mischievous villain people are used to. “Beerus is a powerful enemy and a powerful character, so I wanted to make sure to bring that out this time.” Iyoku explained. Beerus’s voice actor Yamadera added, “You think he (Beerus) is just a weird uncle talking about food (…) but he’s actually the God of Destruction!” Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will be airing on Japan’s Fuji TV in Fall 2026, with details about international distribution expected to be announced soon. For now, check out the trailer, below. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus TV Anime Trailer Coming: Fall 2026 [Hidden Content] — Hype (@DbsHype) January 25, 2026 Despite Akira Toriyama’s passing, Dragon Ball fans have plenty to look forward to over the next two years. Which announcement are you most hyped about? Image credit: Toei Animation. Verity Townsend is a Japan-based freelance writer who previously served as editor, contributor and translator for the game news site Automaton West. She has also written about Japanese culture and movies for various publications. View the full article

The Node Rewards in Arknights Endfield require you to complete specific tasks, and the fourth one requires you to buy and gift your operator aboard the Dijiang. On the surface, this is a pretty simple task that allows you to get bonus items to aid your progress. However, there's not much information to go with from the task description itself. Let's look at how you gift any of your operators on the Dijiang in Arknights Endfield. Table of contentsHow to gift your operator in Arknights EndfieldHow to purchase gifts for your operator in Arknights EndfieldHow to gift your operator in Arknights Endfield If you're specifically here to complete the task on the fourth Node, you can gift any operator of your choosing. The exact position of the operator will be random. Choose the operator you want to gift, and interact with them. Screenshot by Destructoid You'll see a trust meter, which should likely be zero if you've never gifted them in the past. The trust meter gradually rises the more gifts you give. You can find the list of gifts that a specific operator will want to receive. To give them the gift, you'll first need to purchase it. Screenshot by Destructoid How to purchase gifts for your operator in Arknights Endfield To purchase gifts, you'll need to go to the Stock Redistribution terminal. You'll find the terminal in the room that's just by the Reception Room on Dijiang. Head inside the room, and you'll find the terminal. Open the terminal, and there will be plenty of gifts to purchase. Look for the Cultural Goods section on the terminal. When purchasing a gift, remember the operator you want to give it to. There's also a point of budget since gifts have different purchase prices. Once done, return to your operator and give them the gift. You'll notice that the trust will slowly increase. Don't expect it to immediately rise to 100% since you'll need plenty of gifts to hit that point. The post How to buy gifts for operators on Dijiang in Arknights Endfield appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the latest Dragon Ball game project, dubbed “Age 1000” at the “Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri” event. It’s a brand new world coming in 2027. It’s being shaped by Akira Toriyama, and more will be revealed at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 in April. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Read This Article Free Get instant access by joining the GB MAX Access tier — it’s free to sign up and unlock premium content.Join Now to Start ReadingAlready a member? Sign in The post Bandai Namco reveals Dragon Ball Age 1000 for 2027 appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article

When people call the modern Fallout games "first-person RPGs" a part of me dies. A significant chunk of the appeal of them, just like The Elder Scrolls, is the option to flick back and forth between first-person and third-person at the press of a button. When I'm in a cramped tunnel full of ghouls with an air-cooled automatic rifle and a depleting supply of .308 rounds, I want to be in claustrophobic first-person. When I'm jogging across the countryside in a duster, or swinging a golf club at Fiends coming from every direction, I want to be in open third-person... Read more.View the full article

One of the more thrilling rumors or leaks to stir about lately is that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt may be receiving a brand-new story-related DLC, perhaps an expansion of the same scale as Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. Not only would this be fantastic for anyone who adores The Witcher 3, but it is also supposedly intended to bridge the gap between The Witcher 3 and CD Projekt Red’s upcoming Witcher 4, possibly making it required reading before The Witcher 4 launches. View the full article

Some people often describe the world of Warhammer Fantasy as "fantasy on steroids." While true to an extent, I always felt that applied relative to modern fantasy stories. When you compare to the Tolkiens and the Sandersons, the over-the-top nature of Warhammer Fantasy certainly does seem overwhelming. But if you go further back to the classical era of myths and legends, you'll find that ancient people went pretty hard with their storytelling. And this upcoming wargame perfectly captures that epicness. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Grab the new Wingspan and Viticulture board game expansions early and at a discount from the Stonemaier webstore Kiki's Delivery Service inspired this TTRPG about a magical girl cafe Why board game designer Cole Wehrle left Leder, and what comes next View the full article

In a few months' time, ARC Raiders will receive a new map, the sixth to be added to Embark Studios' extraction shooter. Join me as I attempt to piece together a bunch of potentially unconnected details, like It's Always Sunny's Charlie obsessing over the enigmatic Pepe Silvia, to discern the location of the new map and what it might look like. View the full article

In a new video on his YouTube channel, prolific RPG developer Tim Cain broke down what his average daily schedule looked like while working on the original Fallout at Interplay Entertainment. Along the way, he reflected on the grueling pace of work he took on, and why it felt more acceptable in 1995... Read more.View the full article

You can't kill that which has no life, but you can apparently steal that which has no value. A *** judge recently ruled that stealing gold pieces in Old School RuneScape counts for the purposes of at least one judgment that was made on Jan. 14, as spotted by Gamesradar... Read more.View the full article

15 years after Terrariabegan development in January 2011, the hit indie sandbox has finally shown off the details for its long-awaited next update. While Terraria branded the 2020 update Journey's Endas the final major patch, developer Re-Logic has continued to develop new features and quality-of-life fixes for the game in the years since. View the full article

XCOM: Chimera Squad was announced less than two weeks before it was released, and then was sold for an introductory price of $10. You'd think that would garner it some goodwill—given how often people complain about games being hyped up years ahead of release, looking at you Elder Scrolls 6—but instead it seemed to give people just enough time to sharpen their knives... Read more.View the full article

Free-to-play title Highguard is coming soon to PC and consoles, and this guide will help you keep track of the upcoming launch. There has been plenty of debate and discussions ever since Highguard was revealed at The Game Awards last year. If you're looking jump in right at launch, then you have come to the right place. Table of contentsHighguard release countdownWhat to expect from HighguardHighguard release countdown Highguard goes live on PC and consoles on Monday, Jan. 26. The release date has been known since the first reveal, and thankfully, there haven't been any delays. The following countdown will expire once the game goes live across all global regions. [hurrytimer id="1170080"] The countdown is based on the following timings. 10am PT12pm CT1pm ET6pm UTC7pm CET The game will be available at the same time across all platforms. If you're still on old-gen consoles, Highguard won't be available for you to enjoy. It's coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. What to expect from Highguard Highguard arrives from the makers of Titanfall and Apex Legends, and it's a PvP raid shooter at its core. Players ride, raid, and fight one another to gain control of a mythical continent. While actual information is pretty sporadic at the time of writing, the key idea is pretty simple. You'll battle rival Warden crews to gain possession of the Shieldbreaker. Once done, you can break into and destroy the enemy base to gain victory. Of course, things won't be easy when your opponents aim to do the same with your base. The fun begins on Monday, and it will be interesting to see if Highguard will manage to make a significant impact in an already-saturated genre. The post Highguard release countdown: Exact date and time appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

New leaks from Fortnite are hinting at another major Cartoon Network crossover planned to hit the game, with Ben 10 reportedly coming in the near future. The beloved battle royale from Epic Games has continued to expand its array of crossover content farther than ever before with a plethora of unexpected and exciting crossovers. Fortnite's recent crossovers have introduced multiple brand-new collaborations to the game, including The Office, South Park, and even virtual YouTuber Kizuna Ai. Now, a beloved Cartoon Network property looks to be one of the next big collabs. View the full article

The board games Wingspan Americas and Viticulture: Bordeaux both launched earlier this week on the Stonemaier Games webstore. Until the end of this weekend, they are both available at a reduced price and can be purchased directly from Stonemaier before they are available from other vendors. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Kiki's Delivery Service inspired this TTRPG about a magical girl cafe Why board game designer Cole Wehrle left Leder, and what comes next Troubled board game publisher CMON shares 2026 plans to deliver outstanding Kickstarters "no matter what" View the full article

The latest Xbox Developer Direct revealed a lot about the upcoming Fablegame, and most of it seems very promising. After years of sparse teasers and a delay from 2025-2026, Microsoft and developer Playground Games have finally offered a long-awaited deep dive into the details of Fable's gameplay. View the full article