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NewsXbox Partner Preview goes live today — the “third-party buffet” that decides your next backlog mistake
Microsoft’s Xbox Partner Preview airs today with a focus on third-party games and Game Pass updates.
GamesLife is Strange: Reunion releases today — Max & Chloe are back, and the fandom is already in a group therapy session
Life is Strange: Reunion launches on March 26, 2026, bringing Max Caulfield and Chloe Price back into the spotlight.
GamesScreamer launches on Steam — anime arcade racing returns… with modern fine print
Milestone’s reboot of Screamer hits today and it’s going all-in on anime aesthetics and arcade chaos.
NewsTHE FINALS drops PS4 support as Season 10 begins — progress transfers, but the hardware era ends
Embark is retiring the PS4 version of THE FINALS when Season 10 begins on March 26, 2026.
NewsFortnite begins sunsetting three modes — Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage are on the chopping block
Following Epic’s big restructuring, Epic has announced it’s winding down multiple Fortnite modes.
NewsSteam Spring Sale hits its last day — your wallet is now in sudden-death overtime
Steam’s Spring Sale runs through March 26, 2026, with the usual avalanche of discounts.
PatchesMarvel Rivals patch drops — esports bundles, new cosmetics, and an April Fools freebie
Marvel Rivals’ March 26 patch arrives with new store bundles, esports team bundles, and an April Fool’s event.
GamesPokémon Champions gets an April 8 date (and tries to become the “competitive hub” your group chat can’t ignore)
A new update/trailer reveals Pokémon Champions is launching on Nintendo Switch on April 8, 2026, with a mobile version planned later.
PatchesDota 2 Patch 7.41 nukes “Facets” from orbit (and the community immediately starts therapy)
Valve released Dota 2’s 7.41 gameplay patch, and the headline move is wild: Facets are gone. Not nerfed, not rotated—removed.
GamesMinecraft’s Tiny Takeover drop goes live (baby mobs now weaponized with cuteness)
Mojang shipped the Tiny Takeover drop (Minecraft 26.1 / Bedrock 26.10), focused on redesigned baby mobs and the golden dandelion.
IndustryEpic announces 1,000+ layoffs as Fortnite engagement cools (and the whole industry feels it)
Epic Games announced it will lay off more than 1,000 employees, citing financial pressure and a downturn in Fortnite engagement.
GamesSteam discovery does its weekly crime spree (five new games you probably missed)
PC Gamer highlighting five new Steam games you probably missed, from tactical frogs to physics disasters.
PatchesCrimson Desert tries to teach your fingers new manners (Patch 1.00.03 + PS hotfix)
Pearl Abyss dropped Patch 1.00.03 for Crimson Desert focusing on responsiveness, input feel, and smoother keyboard/mouse movement.
IndustryRiot locks MSI + Worlds 2026 details: Daejeon for MSI, North America for Worlds, and travel planning begins
Riot published official updates for MSI 2026 and Worlds 2026 with venues, schedules, and ticket info. MSI heads to South Korea, while Worlds returns to NA.
GamesMarvel Rivals Season 7 begins: White Fox arrives, bans increase, and Times Square gets a basketball mini-game because of course it does
Season 7 for Marvel Rivals kicks off with White Fox joining as a new hero, a new season story, and a chunky patch including competitive changes.
GamesFortnite Showdown arrives: rivalry points, global leaderboards, and “Power Hour” time windows designed to delete your weekend
Epic launched the new Battle Royale season, Fortnite Showdown, with faction framing, a new rivalry mechanic, and global rewards including an RTX 5080.
IndustryUbisoft ends development at Red Storm: 105 layoffs and the slow transformation of studios into “support departments”
Ubisoft laid off 105 staff at Red Storm Entertainment and ended game development at the studio, signaling a shift in the company’s strategy.
GamesDarktide finally lets you leave the hive… and immediately invents new ways to punish you outdoors
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide dropped its “Beyond the Hive” update, introducing Expeditions and outdoor zones into the grimdark co-op shooter.
IndustrySubnautica 2 enters the courtroom metaverse: judge orders leadership reinstatement, and ChatGPT gets dragged into the plot
One of the strangest industry stories: a Delaware court ordered Krafton to reinstate Unknown Worlds leadership after a dispute involving AI allegations.
IndustryHighguard gives the most modern live-service gift: surprise refunds and a reminder to stop buying glitter tokens on day one
The free-to-play shooter Highguard has shut down, and players on PS5 are seeing refunds for certain purchases, highlighting live-service risks.
GamesFBC: Firebreak does the most Remedy thing possible: a “final update” that feels like a whole new semester
Remedy pushed the “Open House” update for FBC: Firebreak, adding new arenas, gameplay improvements, and a Friend’s Pass.
PatchesFallout 76 hotfixes the apocalypse: “Please stop deleting bosses with one hit” edition
Bethesda pushed a new update for Fallout 76 aimed at fixing emergent issues, including bugged weapon damage and Pip-Boy behavior.
IndustrySteam’s paid best-sellers (Mar 9–15): a snapshot of what gamers actually bought when the hype wasn’t watching
Weekly best-seller lists are the gaming equivalent of checking what people really ate, not what they said they were going to eat.
GamesMonday indie radar: five more Steam releases you probably missed, because the firehose never sleeps
A March 16 “five new Steam games you probably missed” list is a reminder that PC gaming is less like a store and more like a never-ending farmers market.
GamesFFXI’s March update goes deep: Alter Ego upgrades turn your NPC party into a long-term project
Final Fantasy XI continuing to receive substantial version updates in 2026 is a quiet flex, and the March update’s Alter Ego upgrade system is the kind of feature that means more to real players.
GamesBravely Default breaks out of its old cage: the HD Remaster lands on Xbox and PC in a surprise drop
Bravely Default showing up on Xbox and PC as an HD Remaster is a small headline with big consequences—because it’s really about a wall coming down.
NewsFuture Games Show Spring Showcase delivers: 40+ games, demos everywhere, and your wishlist begging for mercy
Showcases matter most when they produce playable proof instead of vague vibes, and the Future Games Show Spring Showcase is built for that.
GamesFortnite adds Hoshimachi Suisei: the Icon Series keeps turning the lobby into the internet’s living room
Fortnite partnering with a major VTuber like Hoshimachi Suisei is less about one skin and more about what Fortnite has become: a social platform that happens to include shooting.
NewsPS Plus March catalog goes big: Space Marine 2 and Persona 5 Royal headline a ‘cancel your backlog plans’ month
When PS Plus Extra/Premium drops a month headlined by Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Persona 5 Royal, the consequence for gamers is simple: your wallet relaxes and your time schedule panics.
GamesWarzone Season 02 Reloaded brings Black Ops Royale back to the forefront (and the download size is back to gig-panic)
Warzone Season 02 Reloaded is the mid-season injection that either makes you rethink your storage priorities or gives you exactly the weapon meta shakeup you were waiting for.
Patches2XKO Patch 1.1.3 swings the nerf bat: Riot trims the ‘overloaded’ meta before it hardens
Riot’s 2XKO patch 1.1.3 is the kind of fighting-game news that sounds like spreadsheet therapy—until you realize it decides whether your matches feel like chess or like getting hit by a blender.
IndustryBattlefield 6 hits a live-service pothole: layoffs land while Season 2 tries to keep the lights on
Battlefield 6 getting layoffs across multiple teams while its player count reportedly slumps is the kind of headline that makes gamers do two things at once: worry and shrug.
IndustryGDC 2026 kicks off: where the biggest gaming news is what devs are tired of
GDC starting up isn’t the usual trailer confetti party; it’s the week where the industry stops pretending everything is fine and actually talks about how games get made (and how hard that’s become).
GamesSteam’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it buffet: five new PC games that could steal your weeknight
Steam’s discovery problem is real: for every blockbuster you can’t escape, there are 50 interesting smaller games you never even learn exist.
NewsSwitch 2 eShop charts: Pokémon Pokopia holds off Resident Evil, Monster Hunter Stories 3 preloads start creeping in
Pokopia stays on top, Resident Evil stays close, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 begins showing up via preloads.
GamesFortnite Wild Weeks Power Hour is live again today
Another timed XP boost window hits during Wild Weeks.
NewsCities: Skylines goes free-to-play-for-the-weekend (and the discount is basically theft)
Steam free weekend + huge discount lets newcomers try the classic city-builder without committing.
NewsSwitch eShop charts: FireRed/LeafGreen still rule the kingdom
Nintendo’s charts show the retro Pokémon duo sticking at the top.
IndustryJapan sales charts: Requiem scares the competition (and Switch 2 keeps printing numbers)
Weekly chart data shows Resident Evil Requiem debuting huge, with Switch 2 hardware still strong.
GamesPragmata moves up to April 17 (and yes, there’s a demo) — Capcom did the impossible: a game got earlier
Capcom shifted Pragmata’s release up by a week and put a demo out.
IndustryResident Evil Requiem clears 5 million sold, fast
Capcom confirmed Requiem surpassed 5 million units worldwide shortly after launch.
GamesMarathon launch day: servers go live, and “wipe discourse” goes nuclear
Marathon launches today, with Bungie’s seasonal structure (including wipes) officially baked in.
NewsCapcom Spotlight recap: Pragmata moves up, demos drop, and Capcom loads March with homework
Capcom’s showcase brought dates and updates—Pragmata’s release moved earlier and a demo is out, plus new beats for Street Fighter 6 and more.
GamesFortnite Wild Weeks return: the loot pool goes feral, and Power Hours dangle XP like candy
Wild Weeks are back to shake up Fortnite with classic gear vibes and timed “Power Hour” boosts.
NewsEpic freebie alert: Turnip Boy Robs A Bank is free-to-keep this week
Epic Games Store’s weekly giveaway is live: Turnip Boy Robs A Bank.
IndustrySony reportedly cools off on big PlayStation PC ports
A report says PlayStation is pulling back from putting major single-player PS5 titles on PC.
NewsXbox Game Pass March wave: Cyberpunk 2077 headline + more big drops queued
Microsoft announced the first wave for March, led by Cyberpunk 2077 arriving soon.
PatchesLeague of Legends Patch 26.5 brings Brawl back (again) and the meta starts redecorating
LoL’s latest patch notes include Brawl returning for a limited run and the usual balance shake.
GamesBungie explains Marathon’s “seasons”: free content, but your loot gets Thanos-snapped every 3 months
Bungie laid out how Marathon’s seasons will work: new zones/events/gear, but a seasonal reset wipes gear/progression.
IndustryGovernments start side-eyeing Tencent’s game stakes
Reporting says the U.S. is debating whether Tencent should keep stakes in major gaming companies.
GamesNostalgia double-dip day: Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered + Scott Pilgrim EX hit the calendar
Two very different “remember when games were loud?” releases land today.
GamesWoW: Midnight officially launches today — the queues awaken
Full launch happens globally today, after Early Access since Feb 26.
NewsSteam Next Fest ends today — last chance to demo-hoard
The February Steam Next Fest wraps up today.
GamesTotal Chaos drops New Game+ today — and it adds a persistent stalker enemy
New Game+ launches with a relentless “Hunter” chasing you, plus extra story content.
GamesLegacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered arrives around now
Defiance Remastered is hitting release windows, including restored content like a cancelled sequel slice.
GamesArknights: Endfield announces its first major expansion update (v1.1) for March 12
New content is on the way, with a formal release date now locked.
PatchesWoW hotfixes roll out as Midnight Early Access chaos meets reality
Blizzard posted fresh hotfixes while players stress-test everything.
GamesFortnite’s final Love & Legends Power Hour of the run hits today
Another timed event window closes out the month-long theme.
NewsSteam Next Fest enters “final weekend panic mode”
Next Fest is rolling, and the biggest demos are starting to dominate.
NewsSwitch eShop charts: FireRed/LeafGreen rocket to the top
Nintendo’s weekly charts show FireRed/LeafGreen leading in their first week.
GamesPokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is coming to NSO GameCube next month
Nintendo confirmed Pokémon XD for NSO GameCube library, but Colosseum remains missing.
GamesFortnite does another Love & Legends Power Hour
A timed event window drops with limited challenges and rewards.
GamesResident Evil Requiem releases — preload now, scream later
Capcom confirmed global launch times and preloads for Resident Evil Requiem.
GamesPokémon Presents detonates the hype: Winds & Waves announced for 2027 (Switch 2)
The next mainline Pokémon entries revealed with new starters and an ambitious open-world vibe.
GamesPokémon Champions revealed — PvP-focused, Switch in April 2026
A new Pokémon PvP game is coming to Switch in April, with mobile planned later.
GamesFireRed/LeafGreen re-release arrives… and Pokémon Home support is confirmed
FireRed/LeafGreen are now available digitally on Switch, with Home compatibility.
IndustryBloomberg report: Bluepoint pitched a Bloodborne remake and got turned down
A report says Bluepoint proposed a Bloodborne remake that didn’t happen.
IndustryValve says Marathon is Steam Next Fest’s biggest demo… and everyone argues
Valve highlighted Marathon’s Server Slam as the most-played Next Fest “demo,” sparking debate.
GamesWoW: Midnight Early Access opens — welcome to “housing brainrot”
Early Access for World of Warcraft: Midnight starts today, meaning the race is on.
PatchesBlizzard “nope”s a huge XP exploit right before the gates open
Blizzard patched out a major leveling exploit just before Early Access.
NewsMarathon’s Server Slam hits 143K+ concurrents on day one
Bungie’s big stress test exploded out of the gate, pulling massive numbers.
PatchesAlan Wake Remastered quietly gets a “wait, it has HDR now?” glow-up
A surprise PC patch adds HDR, lets you skip the intro, and generally makes it feel fresher.
GamesEcco the Dolphin resurfaces with new remaster details — yes, Switch is in
More concrete info surfaced for the Ecco remaster (and it’s leaning into preservation).
PatchesBaldur’s Gate 1 & 2 Enhanced Editions get updated in 2026
Beamdog announced a new update track, focusing on stability and modern platform support.
GamesGenshin Impact “Luna V” drops: Varka arrives and the game taps the nostalgia button
Version “Luna V” goes live, bringing long-anticipated character Varka and sending players back to Mondstadt.
PatchesCore Keeper “Void & Voltage” (1.2) lands: your mine just got bigger (again)
Core Keeper’s 1.2-era patch hits, continuing the game’s steady cadence of “here’s more stuff to explore and optimize.”
GamesResident Evil Requiem week: launch clocks and preload reality checks
With Requiem releasing Feb 27, launch-time tables and preload info are circulating hard as hype ramps.
PatchesGuilty Gear -Strive- tees up v1.52: boring admin + important bug fixes
ArcSys posted v1.52 notes (EULA update + bug fixes tied to rank/reset behavior), rolling out after maintenance.
IndustryRoblox creators get new tooling: Studio updates + external LLM support for Assistant
Roblox’s dev forum posted updates including external LLM support for its Assistant tooling.
GamesArc Raiders Shrouded Sky goes live: new enemies + hurricane conditions = “adapt or get cooked”
Shrouded Sky launches with the hurricane map condition, new ARC enemies, and fresh progression.
IndustryTencent shuts down TiMi Montreal before it ships anything
Tencent reportedly closed TiMi Montreal, a studio formed to build a AAA open-world live-service game.
GamesWoW: Midnight gets global launch times + early access schedule
Blizzard confirmed launch timing for World of Warcraft: Midnight, including the player housing reveal.
PatchesHearthstone hotfix energy: Warmaster Blackhorn gets tuned down
Patch 34.6.2 adjusts Warmaster Blackhorn to be less war-crime-y in how it blows up your plans.
PatchesKirby Air Riders patch 1.3.1: amiibo support + balance + online stability
A chunky update adds support for upcoming amiibo and improves online stability.
PatchesDestiny 2 follow-up: Update 9.5.5.3 scheduled
Bungie listed the next day’s update window after the background maintenance.
NewsPS5 beta update arrives… and the headline feature is: more emojis
Sony started rolling out a new PS5 system software beta with Unicode 17.0 emojis.
GamesArc Raiders warns: the hurricane is coming (and yes, beards are real)
Embark published the Shrouded Sky patch notes, teasing the hurricane map condition and new ARC enemies.
GamesFallout 76 goes full cryptid hunter: “The Backwoods” preview drops
Bethesda previewed Fallout 76’s next big update (The Backwoods) arriving March 3.
PatchesRIDE 6 patch fixes the kind of stuff that quietly ruins your night
Milestone shipped a RIDE 6 update with stability fixes, career/map issues, and bike corrections.
PatchesDestiny 2 had background maintenance: mostly fine… unless you’re allergic to “may be impacted”
Bungie scheduled background maintenance and warned services could be affected.
GamesPC indies keep sneaking onto Steam like little gremlins (and they’re worth it)
PC Gamer highlighted five lesser-known new Steam releases worth a look.
GamesMegaquarium announces a chunky free update + new DLC arriving Feb 25
Megaquarium is getting a major free update (UI improvements and more), alongside the Invertebrilliant Collection DLC on Feb 25.
GamesTotal Chaos adds New Game+ with a persistent Hunter enemy (March 2)
Total Chaos is getting a New Game+ mode where a dynamic stalker enemy ("The Hunter") can keep coming—Alien: Isolation style.
PatchesCities: Skylines 2 gets a new-dev patch where the headline feature is… death
The first update from the game's newer dev team leans into simulation fixes—most memorably, removing a bug that made easy-mode cities weirdly immortal.
NewsSwitch 2 eShop Charts: Mario Tennis Fever holds #1 while Resident Evil and Xenoblade crowd the top
Switch 2 charts show Mario Tennis Fever still on top, with multiple Resident Evil entries and Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition items packed near the front.
IndustryTencent closes TiMi Montreal — studio never shipped a game
Tencent has shut down TiMi Montreal, and the studio never shipped a game during its ~5 years of operation.
GamesFortnite Power Hour #2: same twist, earlier start, and (probably) slightly less sweat
Second Love & Legends Power Hour today—same gimmick, different time window. The "I missed yesterday" catch-up round.
GamesHeart of the Machine targets a March 6 full release—with two endings, one extremely evil
The "play as the AI" strategy game Heart of the Machine is heading for 1.0 in early March, with endings ranging from "sandbox builder" to "embrace the villain arc."
Patches30XX Patch 1.4 adds "Exile Mode": risk/reward roguelike spice, no paid DLC required
30XX's 1.4 update ("Exiled Heroes") introduces Exile Mode—more modifiers, more loot variation, more ways to turn a run into a highlight reel or a disaster.
PatchesVoidtrain patch: bigger pockets + free DLC = the universe wants you back on the rails
Voidtrain shipped a patch that increases inventory capacity, drops a new DLC pack that's free for a limited time, and pairs it with a big discount.
NewsFamitsu scores drop: "Reanimal" lands solidly, chaos continues in the mid-tier
Famitsu's latest review scores hit, with Reanimal scoring a clean set of 8s and a couple of other titles clustering around the "sounds good, but I'll wait" zone.
NewsNintendo eShop Charts (Switch): Smash Bros. Ultimate punches back to #1
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate climbed to the top spot on Switch eShop charts, pushing Pokémon Legends: Z-A to #2.
GamesFortnite's "Power Hour" returns: one hour to farm chaos (and Candy Hearts)
Fortnite ran a Love & Legends Power Hour today—Epic saying: "Log in, grab the weird loadout twist, and sprint straight at your unfinished quests."
GamesNBA 2K26 Season 5 goes full campus: 16 colleges arrive across MyTEAM/MyCAREER
Season 5 launches Feb 20 and brings college-themed content tied to 16 universities, with new players, challenges, and rewards across modes.
GamesPokémon nostalgia pipeline opens: FireRed/LeafGreen hit Switch on Feb 27
Pokémon officially announced FireRed and LeafGreen coming to Nintendo Switch on Feb 27, alongside Pokémon Day plans and a Pokémon Presents livestream.
NewsNintendo Music adds FireRed/LeafGreen soundtracks
Nintendo's music app/service added FireRed/LeafGreen soundtracks—"productivity music" that secretly makes you want to wander into tall grass.
FeatureJapan's gaming icons hit milestone birthdays: 2026 is shaping up as the Year of the Re-Release
A Japan Times piece highlights major franchise anniversaries in 2026 (Zelda, Pokémon, Dragon Quest, etc.)—expect remasters, collections, and nostalgia bait.
RumorRumor watch: Fortnite "Game of Thrones" collab chatter
A Fortnite leak/rumor wave suggests a Game of Thrones crossover may be in the works—based on dataminer chatter, not an official announcement.
GamesRelease radar (Feb 20): Ys X: Proud Nordics and more listed for today
At least one notable title is listed as releasing Feb 20—if you're an action-RPG person, today is a "new adventure" day.
GamesFortnite v39.50 lands: Lantern Fest turns "squad" into "small army"
Fortnite's latest update kicked off Lantern Fest with 8-player Reload teams for a limited window, plus quests that hand out XP and cosmetics.
GamesFortnite creators get the ban-hammer: Communities moderation tools arrive
Epic shipped ecosystem updates that add community management tools for Fortnite Communities, plus improvements to animation across UEFN/Creative devices.
GamesDragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO drops a free update (and briefly drops the servers too)
Bandai Namco pushed a free update for Switch/Switch 2 with a maintenance window that temporarily takes Ranked and some online features offline.
PatchesHeroes of the Storm balance patch: Deathwing gets adjusted and the meta starts packing boxes
Blizzard shipped fresh balance/bug fixes in Heroes of the Storm, including Deathwing-related changes and talent/interaction fixes across multiple heroes.
PatchesThe Sims 4 hotfix: weddings stop freezing (so now you can ruin the marriage organically)
A Sims 4 hotfix targeted a nasty freeze during marriage events and continued family tree fixes.
GamesMARVEL TÅkon pre-orders open: your wallet has entered "training mode"
Arc System Works' MARVEL TÅkon has pre-orders opening on Feb 19, with different editions and pre-order bonuses depending on platform/storefront.
GamesRelease radar (Feb 19): new games day tries to eat your backlog
Multiple titles are listed as releasing on Feb 19—the day your backlog learned how to multiply.
IndustryNetEase Splits from Another Western Studio—Anchor Point Goes Independent
Anchor Point announced it’s transitioning to an independent company and looking for new backing.
Games.hack Is Back: CyberConnect2 Announces .hack//Z.E.R.O.
CyberConnect2 revealed .hack//Z.E.R.O., a new action RPG entry in the .hack universe.
GamesMonster Hunter Wilds Gets Today’s Update—and Capcom Confirms a Large-Scale Expansion Is in the Works
Capcom’s Wilds version update (1.041) is out, and a large-scale expansion is confirmed.
GamesFortnite’s Next Big Patch Is Imminent (v39.50) — Plan Around Downtime
Fortnite’s v39.50 update is set for Feb 19 with Cowboy Bebop-related additions.
GamesIndie Radar: Cozy Fix-It Puzzles, Chaotic Physics Co-Op, and “Gacha Vibes Without the Wallet Hit”
A trio of newly announced indies: Hakoniwa Electric, Ligmanauts, and Zanerdin: The Unbound.
GamesMewgenics Expands Its Future: Console Versions Confirmed + Free DLC Promised
Mewgenics is slated for consoles in 2026, with free DLC planned.
NewsPS Plus Extra/Premium February Drop Goes Live (Spider-Man 2 Leads the Charge)
Sony’s February Game Catalog lineup for PS Plus Extra/Premium is now available, headlined by Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
GamesZelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gets a Surprise Patch (and BOTW Adds Thai Support on Switch 2)
Nintendo pushed updates for both TOTK and BOTW, focused on fixes and new language support.
PatchesSkyrim on Switch 2 Gets the Patch Everyone Asked For: a 60Hz / Performance Option
Bethesda released a Switch 2 update that adds a 60 Hz mode with a “Prioritize Visuals” vs “Prioritize Performance” toggle.
IndustryHasbro Shuts Down Atomic Arcade (But Says the Snake Eyes Project Isn’t Cancelled)
Reports say Hasbro closed Atomic Arcade, the internal studio tied to a G.I. Joe / Snake Eyes project.
GamesAvowed’s “Year-One Glow-Up” Lands on PS5 (and Everyone Gets Patch 2.0)
Avowed just hit PS5 at the same time its big Anniversary Update (Patch 2.0) rolled out across platforms.
GamesAssassin’s Creed Shadows Finally Gives Parkour Fans the Big Red Button: Manual Jump
Title Update 1.1.8 for AC Shadows adds manual jump (via an “Advanced Parkour” setting), plus a bunch of polish.
NewsLayers of Fear 3 crawls out of the walls
Bloober Team has officially revealed Layers of Fear 3 during the series’ 10th anniversary moment.
GamesCastlevania is back, and it’s got the Dead Cells energy
Konami unveiled Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, a new 2D action entry co-developed with teams tied to Dead Cells.
IndustryUbisoft restructuring leak: cancellations + delays ripple outward
A report claims Ubisoft’s restructuring has led to multiple cancellations and that a Black Flag remake is pushed to at least April 2026.
IndustryDen of Wolves dev 10 Chambers restructures with major layoffs
10 Chambers confirmed a significant restructuring with layoffs, including several co-founders, as it continues work on Den of Wolves.
GamesGod of War surprise drop + Greek trilogy remake confirmed
Sony shadow-dropped God of War: Sons of Sparta and confirmed a remake of the original Greek trilogy is in early development.
GamesJohn Wick goes AAA: Keanu’s in, “gun-fu” is the promise
Saber Interactive revealed an untitled AAA John Wick game, with Keanu Reeves returning for voice/likeness.
PatchesKingdom Come: Deliverance gets a “next-gen” glow-up for free
Warhorse dropped a substantial next-gen update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance—higher fidelity, 60fps targets, and a “closer to PC Ultra” vibe.
GamesHigh on Life 2 lands (and Game Pass turns it into a low-risk try)
High on Life 2 launches on Feb 13, including day-one on Game Pass, and early reviews suggest it’s a bit better than the first.
GamesMarvel Rivals Season 6.5 kicks off: Elsa Bloodstone joins the roster
Marvel Rivals starts Season 6.5 on Feb 13 (09:00 UTC) with Elsa Bloodstone and a pile of events/updates.
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.