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NewsPlayStation State of Play goes live today with a 60+ minute showcase
Sony's first major PS5 showcase of 2026 promises release dates, gameplay reveals, and concrete launch windows.
NewsSilent Hill Transmission airs today with new franchise updates
Konami's latest Silent Hill showcase is expected to define how much horror fans have to look forward to in 2026.
GamesOverwatch's new era update is now live with major gameplay shifts
Blizzard's new direction update aims to change Overwatch match flow, hero value, and meta stability.
IndustryMore Xbox game delistings are reportedly on the way
A new wave of Xbox delistings could force players to buy sooner and complicate long-term digital access.
GamesMonster Hunter Wilds locks in a major expansion for long-term support
Capcom confirms a large expansion, signaling Monster Hunter Wilds will remain a core game well into 2026.
GamesSubnautica and Below Zero arrive on Switch 2 on February 17
The underwater survival pair gets a portable relaunch on Switch 2, expanding access for handheld-focused players.
NewsIron Lung is getting a film adaptation
The indie horror game is heading to film, a move that could broaden its audience beyond core horror players.
GamesDisney Dreamlight Valley releases its free Puppy Love update
The new free content drop adds fresh quests and characters, helping keep the cozy live-service loop active.
GamesHelldivers 2 escalates with the Cyberstan update and Cyborg return
The Cyberstan update introduces major threats and reignites large-scale co-op momentum.
IndustryFortnite tightens competitive anti-cheat rules on PC
Epic's stronger anti-cheat enforcement aims to improve integrity but may increase setup friction for some players.
GamesXbox Game Pass adds another February wave of titles
The latest Game Pass refresh expands low-risk discovery with more titles across multiple genres.
CommunityRPG Maker MZ is free for a limited time on Steam
The limited-time free offer lowers the barrier for new creators to start building small RPG projects.
GamesMewgenics launches after a long development cycle
The long-awaited release arrives as a major moment for indie and roguelike audiences.
NewsReport says PlayStation Plus February lineup could slip into March
If confirmed, a lineup delay could hurt monthly value perception for subscribers planning around new drops.
CommunityGTA V multiplayer mod community takes a hit as alt:V shutdown is announced
The announced alt:V shutdown puts roleplay and custom server communities into migration mode.
GamesXCOM 2 turns 10 and anniversary sales are pulling players back in
The strategy classic reaches its 10-year mark with discounts that make late entry unusually easy.
IndustryEpic Games Store faces backlash after delisted game dispute
A delisting dispute is reigniting concerns over storefront reliability and long-term access on PC.
GamesNioh 3 launches Feb 6 as timed PS5 and PC exclusive
Team Ninja confirms Nioh 3 hits PS5 and PC on Feb 6 with a timed exclusivity window before other platforms.
GamesOverwatch drops the "2" and starts a year-long story arc
Blizzard rebrands Overwatch 2 to Overwatch as the shooter turns 10 and launches a connected narrative plan for 2026.
GamesNintendo Direct Partner Showcase floods Switch 2 with third-party games
A 30-minute Partner Showcase spotlit major third-party releases, retro Console Archives, and multiple Switch 2 demos.
NewsApex Legends ends support on original Switch after Season 29
Respawn confirms Apex Legends will no longer launch on the original Switch starting Aug 4, 2026.
IndustryUbisoft town hall fails to calm staff amid restructuring
Employees say leadership avoided direct answers on return-to-office mandates, headcount reductions, and the new creative houses structure.
IndustryCrunchyroll unveils original games as subscription prices rise
Crunchyroll will develop original games for its Game Vault while raising US subscription prices by $2 per month.
IndustryEpic Games Store reports record 2025 spending and new features
Epic says third-party spending hit $400M in 2025 and outlines platform upgrades for the year ahead.
IndustryXbox transparency report credits AI moderation for big spam drop
Microsoft says expanded AI moderation cut spam complaints by 90% and reduced complaints from non-friends by 23%.
GamesXbox Game Pass adds 12 titles in February, led by day-one releases
Game Pass adds day-one releases like High on Life 2 and Relooted alongside a wide mix of RPGs and sims.
HardwareGeForce Now turns six with 24 new games this month
NVIDIA is celebrating GeForce Now's sixth anniversary by adding 24 games across February.
GamesPlayStation Plus February games include Undisputed, Subnautica, Ultros
Sony's February lineup adds Undisputed, Subnautica: Below Zero, Ultros, and Ace Combat 7 from Feb 3 to Mar 2.
NewsPS3 loses the Netflix app, signaling the end of a long era
A March 2 update will remove Netflix from PlayStation 3, its last major streaming app.
GamesHorizon Hunters Gathering brings co-op action to the Horizon universe
Guerrilla Games reveals a three-player co-op action game with two mission types and tactical team combat.
Game NewsCrashOut XXL — the bat & ball classic returns bigger and bolder!
The long-awaited sequel to CrashOut Xtreme is smashing its way onto Steam in March 2026.
Game NewsMr. Potato Returns in “Mr. Potato and the Rescue of Lady Nutmeg” — Wishlist Now for March 2026 (Steam)
Beloved spud-hero Mr. Potato is back for a brand-new action-adventure, and this time the stakes are personal.
NewsNew York Times Crossplay passes 1 million downloads
NYT Games says its real-time multiplayer word game hit 1M downloads and topped the App Store free chart.
GamesStarsand Island early access set for Feb 11
The anime-inspired life and farming sim arrives in early access on Steam and Xbox.
GamesNekome: Nazi Hunter announced as a single-player revenge thriller
ProbablyMonsters reveals a grindhouse-inspired action game with stealth, planning, and precision strikes.
NewsPlayStation Store finally restores game images on the web
Sony has quietly re-enabled cover art and screenshots on the PlayStation Store website after years without them.
IndustryIntrepid Studios collapses, leaving Ashes of Creation in limbo
Reports indicate leadership exits and mass layoffs at the Ashes of Creation studio, casting doubt on the MMO's future.
IndustryBonus industry signal: even “cool” tech news now comes with a jobs question
The recent wave of innovation is being met with scrutiny over its impact on the gaming workforce and job stability.
IndustryUK tribunal clears the way for a £900m PC-store lawsuit — and Epic’s CEO is cheering
A UK competition tribunal has ruled that a major consumer lawsuit alleging a dominant PC game storefront overcharged UK customers can proceed.
Industry“Stop Killing Games” passes verification: EU initiative heads for formal review
The “Stop Killing Games” European Citizens’ Initiative has confirmed over 1.29 million verified signatures, clearing the threshold required to trigger formal consideration by European Commission.
IndustryGDC survey: one-third of US game workers say they were laid off in two years
A new survey tied to Game Developers Conference reports that roughly one-third of US industry respondents say they were laid off in the past two years—an eyebrow-raising snapshot of how brutal the last cycle has been.
SurveyGDC survey: sentiment on generative AI flips hard — most devs now say it’s bad
Another GDC survey result shows a sharp swing: over half of developers now say generative AI is bad for the industry, a steep rise compared with sentiment from two years ago.
IndustryUbisoft’s closures spark strike calls — while Beyond Good & Evil 2 reportedly survives
A wave of restructuring news has triggered renewed labor anger at Ubisoft, including calls for a large-scale strike effort following cancellations and closures.
CrossoverRainbow Six Siege teases its wildest crossover yet: Solid Snake as an operator
Rainbow Six Siege has hinted that Solid Snake is joining the roster—an unusually “outside the universe” crossover for a game built on serious tactical vibes.
RumorSquare Enix says a “new version” of Final Fantasy VII is coming to Steam — and that’s… all they’ll say
Square Enix has said a “new version” of Final Fantasy VII is headed to the PC storefront—without clarifying what’s new or when it arrives.
Game NewsTerraria’s 1.4.5 update is live — three years in the making, 15 years after “we’re done”
Terraria just dropped its huge 1.4.5 update after a long build-up, proving once again that “final update” is more of a vibe than a contract.
GamesBluey arrives in Minecraft with an official DLC — yes, really
Bluey is getting an official Minecraft Marketplace DLC, built around exploring Bluey’s house and playing themed mini-games.
HardwareDoom now runs on earbuds — and you can play it via a browser queue
Doom has been ported to a pair of PineBuds Pro earbuds by developer Arin Sarkisian, because the internet can’t stop itself.
Gamer NewsA native Banjo-Kazooie PC port just dropped — ultrawide, modern controls, and QoL
Modders have released a surprise native PC port of Banjo-Kazooie (often described as “recompiled”), bringing features PC players care about: ultrawide support, improved controls, and quality-of-life options.
NewsBloodlines 2 lays out a 2026 roadmap — as Paradox reports a notable revenue hole
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has a updated 2026 roadmap, while Paradox discusses the fiscal impact.
PatchMonster Hunter Wilds gets a performance patch — early reports say it actually helps
The latest performance patch for Monster Hunter Wilds is receiving positive early feedback for actual improvements.
Game NewsPhasmophobia’s roadmap points to 1.0 in 2026, with big overhauls on the way
Phasmophobia aims for a 1.0 release in 2026, featuring a "Horror 2.0" overhaul and character updates.
NewsProject Genie panic: Google’s interactive world generator spooks investors and devs
Google DeepMind’s reveal of Project Genie causes stock dips for major publishers as the industry weighs AI’s impact.
NewsConcernedApe says he announced Haunted Chocolatier too early — and he’s not wrong
The creator of Stardew Valley admits that the early reveal of Haunted Chocolatier created undue pressure.
CommunityLinux gaming groups form the Open Gaming Collective to reduce duplicated work
The Open Gaming Collective aims to pool Linux development resources for better compatibility and efficiency.
HardwareNvidia brings GeForce NOW to Linux in native beta form (Flatpak)
A native beta of GeForce NOW is now available for Linux users, providing a more stable streaming experience.
HardwareRTX Remix adds “Logic,” letting modders trigger effects from in-game events
RTX Remix has introduced a "Logic" system that allows modders to tie visual effects to actual gameplay events.
IndustryXbox Cloud Gaming gets a new web experience in public preview
Microsoft is testing a major UI redesign for the Xbox Cloud Gaming web experience.
FeatureBlizzard turns 35 and schedules franchise showcases through early February
Blizzard is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a series of showcases for WoW, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone.
NewsTomodachi Life: Living the Dream gets weird, inclusive, and dated for April
A dedicated Direct for the new Tomodachi Life revealed a launch date of April 16, 2026, along with inclusive new options.
CommunityRoblox retreats on its face overhaul — but classic-avatar fans still aren’t satisfied
Roblox has partially rolled back plans for dynamic avatars following community concerns about "classic" identities.
NewsArc Raiders is drowning in rubber ducks thanks to a duplication glitch
A duplication exploit in Arc Raiders has resulted in mountains of rubber ducks, threatening the game's economy.