Title: Microsoft Confirms Next-Gen Xbox Project Helix Does Still Exist And Will Play PC Games Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:40:20 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/xbox-project-helix-codename-next-gen-pc-games-2000676398 The news comes as a leadership shakeup has fans questioning the platform's future

Title: Marathon Promises War On Dataminers Who Try To Leak Spoilers Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:15:30 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/marathon-leaks-season-update-datamine-spoilers-2000676391 Bungie won't suffer leaks the way it once did with Destiny 2

Title: Slay The Spire 2 Has Slayed Steam As Rush To Download Leads To Storefront Crashes Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:00:20 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/slay-the-spire-2-steam-crash-discount-2000676378 The roguelike sequel is out in Early Access today

Title: $40 Extraction Shooter Marathon Launches With $15 Cosmetic Packs Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:50:23 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/40-extraction-shooter-marathon-launches-paid-cosmetic-packs-2000676363 Bungie's new extraction shooter has finally launched on PS5, Xbox, and PC with some pricey skins

Title: Pokémon Pokopia Twists The Knife On One Of The Series’ Saddest Stories Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:06:59 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/pokemon-pokopia-cubone-marowak-grave-habitat-how-to-2000676360 The Animal Crossing-style life sim is cozy until it’s not

Title: Our first look at Diablo 4's Warlock and the game's next season arrive in today's livestream - watch it here Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:08:24 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/diablo-4-developer-update-warlock-class-reveal-watch-times Diablo 4’s next, long-awaited Developer Update finally airs today. This meaty livestream was first announced nearly a month ago, when Blizzard initially revealed that the game’s next class is the Warlock. Read more

Title: The Sims 4 is getting paid mods, and a new in-game currency to pay for them Date: Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:03:08 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/the-sims-4-marketplace-maker-program-paid-mods The Sims 4 has officially entered into its paid mods era. Developer Maxis announced The Sims Maker Program, and The Sims 4 Marketplace - two new destinations to publish, and discover new add-on content. Read more

Title: Marathon may actually have a shot as Server Slam hits it big on Steam Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:21:52 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/marathon-server-slam-steam-numbers-concurrent-players Things are officially looking better for Marathon. The game’s Server Slam, essentially an open beta that’s freely available everywhere, has kicked off. This is the last chance for anyone curious about Bungie’s next big game to play it before it officially goes on sale next week. Read more

Title: The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin may be your next anime gacha obsession, with a hint of Ghibli, and this latest trailer may be what sells you on it Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:30:52 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/the-seven-deadly-sins-origin-launch-date-details It seems like we’re getting one of these every few months, but the world of mobile action RPGs that look like the games that, just a few years back, were only possible on consoles is expanding with another new entry. Read more

Title: Genshin Impact fans on PS4 only have six weeks to find another platform as support winds down with one final update Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:46:19 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/genshin-impact-ps4-shutdown-final-warning Version Luna 5 of Genshin Impact is now live, but it's a bittersweet occasion for fans of HoYoverse's breakout gacha RPG – at the very least, those who are still playing the game on PlayStation 4, which is presumably true of somebody out there. Read more

Title: Xbox's Next Console, Project Helix, Officially Plays PC And Xbox Games Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:17:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xboxs-next-console-project-helix-officially-plays-pc-and-xbox-games/1100-6538610/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Microsoft Gaming's new CEO, Asha Sharma, has only been on the job for a short period of time, but she's already made a big announcement. The next Xbox console is codenamed Project Helix, and it's going to play both Xbox and PC games.Sharma shared the news on social media, and added that Project Helix is a part of Team Xbox's "commitment to the return of Xbox"The next generation of Xbox console: Project Helix pic.twitter.com/YQUrCgCb9J — Xbox (@Xbox) March 5, 2026 More to come...

Title: Diablo 4 Redefines What It Means To Be A Warlock In The Most Diablo Way Possible Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:05:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-4-redefines-what-it-means-to-be-a-warlock-in-the-most-diablo-way-possible/1100-6538609/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion being set in Skovos led many players (myself included) to believe that the next class coming to the game would be the Amazons. After all, Skovos is their homeland, and what pairs better with a returning, fan-favorite class--the Paladin--than another returning, fan-favorite class? Blizzard, however, had another class in mind--and not only does it make complete sense in the context of the expansion, it's fun as hell, too.With Lord of Hatred, Blizzard is introducing the Warlock class to Diablo 4. And while this class might not have the same narrative ties to Skovos as the Amazons, the Diablo team explained it was more focused on the Warlock's thematic relevance. The expansion introduces two classes that represent the union between heaven and hell, with the Paladins (playable now if you preorder Lord of Hatred) serving as a manifestation of goodness, while Warlocks represent the darker side of mankind."Skovos is the place where humans were created, and humans were created by an angel and a demon. There's a light and dark aspect of it," narrative designer Matt Burns explained. "So with the Paladin and the Warlock, they're thematically occupying that duality. That was really the connection we were making rather than there being some kind of specific backstory where the Warlock needs to find something on Skovos, or came from Skovos."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred - 15 Minutes of Warlock Gameplay Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/diablo-4-lord-of-hatred-15-minutes-of-warlock-gameplay/2300-6466755/ Check out the Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred variations of the new class the Warlock, the Vanguard, Mastermind, Ritualist, and Legion. See timestamps below for each version.

Title: Marathon Is Live, But Deluxe Edition And Other Bonuses May Be Missing For Now Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:51:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/marathon-is-live-but-deluxe-edition-and-other-bonuses-may-be-missing-for-now/1100-6538608/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Bungie's sci-fi extraction shooter Marathon is now live, but many of the rewards players have earned either by buying the game's Deluxe Edition, watching on Twitch, or playing the Server Slam aren't yet accessible.As broken down in a post from the official Marathon Discord server, preorder items may take up to 24 hours to appear in-game. Twitch Drop rewards from the game's Server Slam may take 48 hours to appear. Other rewards earned by playing the Server Slam, like Arrival Caches, should be rolling out shortly, Bungie said."So if you don't see them upon logging in, hold tight–they should arrive soon," Bungie said.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Sony's Silence On Bloodborne May Be About Respect, Not Strategy Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:35:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sonys-silence-on-bloodborne-may-be-about-respect-not-strategy/1100-6538583/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Fans have been clamoring for a Bloodborne remaster for years, with the now-shuttered Sony studio Bluepoint Games even reportedly putting together a pitch for one in early 2025. The game's original developer, From Software, apparently rejected the idea for what could have potentially been a very lucrative return to Old Yharnam. So what's stopping Sony from pushing forward with a remake of an IP that it owns, without From Software's approval? It turns out, it might just be a case of the company having a healthy amount of respect for From Software.According to speculation by Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, Sony might not want to burn any bridges with From Software and its studio president, Hidetaka Miyazaki. "I think the financial case for a Bloodborne remake was very strong, and I think Sony was interested in it, but they ultimately did not want to torch their relationship with Miyazaki and From Software," Schreier said in a new episode of GameSpot's topical news and analysis series Spot On."Nobody wants to be in the business of coming out with something that is against the original creator's wishes. "If companies want to work together in the future--especially companies in Japan, where it's all about relationships and they have a very specific way of handling business together--it makes sense to me that Sony would acquiesce to From Software’s wishes in this case.”Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Diablo 4 Warlock revealed in Blizzard's new deep dive and hands-on Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:16:18 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/diablo-4-warlock-preview-lord-of-hatred-season-12/ Diablo’s Warlock is coming to Diablo 4 as part of the Lord of Hatred expansion in April, and the new demon-summoner class will look and feel very different from the version that debuted in Diablo 2: Resurrected in February. On Thursday, Blizzard Entertainment offered a deep dive into the Warlock, which Polygon got to play back in January at the company’s headquarters.

Title: Pokémon Pokopia teases a possible new Winds and Waves monster Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:44:24 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-pokopia-winds-waves-new-monster-shellos-yellow-pokedex/ Like any new Pokémon generation, Pokémon Winds and Waveswill introduce new monsters to collect. So far, developer Game Freak has only officially unveiled thethreestarters who will kick off your adventure. The newly-released Pokémon Pokopia, however, might already be hinting at one creature players can expect from Winds and Waves in 2027.

Title: Crimson Desert has 2X speed cutscenes for our TikTok-addled brains Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:22:12 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/crimson-desert-cutscene-speed-2x-skip/ Fans of the blockbuster MMO Black Desert Onlinehave been waiting more than six years to get their hands on its single-player successor, Crimson Desert. But even the most eager fans have limits to their patience — sometimes you just want to breeze through the chit-chat and get to the action. Developer Pearl Abyss seems to understand that impulse, so it's added a feature to Crimson Desert that allows players to speed up cutscenes and spoken dialogue to 2X speed, without skipping scenes entirely.

Title: What is the Cryo Archive zone in Marathon? Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:14:59 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/marathon-cryo-archive/ The Marathon Cryo Archive is considered to be the fourth zone — map, essentially — in the game, but it isn't available at launch. That's because players must unlock the path to orbit first, meaning Cryo Archive is essentially a collective objective for every Marathonplayer to strive for.

Title: Nathan Fillion and Firefly cast members are posting videos teasing a new project Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:59 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/nathan-fillion-firefly-reunion-revival-instagram-videos/ It's been 23 years since Fox summarily canceled Joss Whedon's single-season science fiction show Fireflybefore even airing all its episodes, and 21 years since the spin-off movie Serenity brought the cast back together for what seemed like a final story. The series earned a passionate fan base during its short run, and was popular enough to spark a series of spin-off novels, comics, and graphic novels. Since then, there have been convention cast reunions and periodic rumors of a possible series revival, but nothing more concrete. For the past week, though, Firefly star Nathan Fillion has been teasing something new for the Firefly crew.

Title: March Into the Cloud With 15 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:00:30 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-march-2026-games-list/ March is in full bloom, and that means a fresh wave of games heading to the cloud. 15 new titles are joining the GeForce NOW library this month. Leading the March lineup is Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert, an open‑world action‑adventure set in a war‑torn fantasy land, alongside plenty of other games to explore. Whether looking to shake off the winter blues or jump into some bracket‑worthy gaming action, there’s something for everyone in the cloud. March into the cloud and see what’s new — and keep an eye on GFN Thursdays all month for more updates. This week kicks off the month with eight new games. March Gaming Madness In LORT we trust. LORT dials chaos up to 11 and snaps the knob clean off. Big Distraction’s off‑the‑rails adventure hurls players into a world where every corner hides a bad idea waiting to become a great story, powered by wild weapons, weirder characters and “Did that just happen?” moments. Catch every glorious disaster in full fidelity and play it on GeForce NOW, available this week. Here’s are this week’s eight new additions: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass, March 3, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered (New release on Steam, available March 3) Esoteric Ebb (New release on Steam, available March 3) The Legend of Khiimori (New release on Steam, available March 3, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Slay the Spire 2 (New release on Steam, available March 5) Docked (New release on Steam, available March 5) Death Stranding Director’s Cut (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) LORT (Steam) And look forward to the games coming throughout the rest of the month: John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando (New release on Steam, March 12, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Everwind (New release on Steam, March 17) Crimson Desert (New release on Steam, March 19) Screamer (New release on Steam, March 23) Nova Roma (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, March 26) Legacy of Kain: Ascendance (New release on Steam, March 31) Subliminal (New release on Steam, March 31) February in the Books In addition to the 24 games announced last month, 18 more joined the GeForce NOW library: Anno: Mutationem (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Blizzard Arcade Collection (Ubisoft Connect) Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle (Steam) Capcom Fighting Collection (Steam) Diablo (Ubisoft Connect) Diablo + Hellfire Expansion  (Ubisoft Connect) Diablo II: Resurrected (Ubisoft Connect) Galactic Civilizations 3 (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store) KILLER INN (Steam) Mega Man 11 (Steam) MotoGP22 (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store) Spellcasters Chronicles (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) STALCRAFT: X (Epic Games Store) Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection (Steam) Torment: Tides of Numenera (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) TCG Card Shop Simulator (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Trine Enchanted Edition (Epic Games Store) Trine 2: Complete Story (Epic Games Store) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below, then see what Blue Thunder Gaming thinks of GeForce NOW.  

Title: The Nightmare Returns in the Cloud: GeForce NOW Unleashes Capcom’s ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:48 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-resident-evil-requiem/ GeForce NOW’s anniversary celebration reaches a chilling crescendo as Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem creeps into the cloud — and the horrors look better than ever on a GeForce NOW Ultimate membership. To mark the occasion, a special launch bundle rises from the shadows, pairing the game with a yearlong Ultimate membership for a limited time. It’s not a celebration party without treats. GeForce NOW is also offering members a new reward to use in Delta Force. Suit up and grab it alongside 11 new games joining the cloud this week. The Nightmare Returns in the Cloud A new era of survival horror arrives with Resident Evil Requiem, the latest and most immersive entry yet in the iconic Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill gamers to their core. Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. With GeForce RTX 5080-class power in the cloud, experience Requiem with lifelike lighting, full path tracing, ray‑traced reflections and cinematic realism at up to 5K resolution with high dynamic range, plus NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation for maximum performance. The Ultimate membership keeps every encounter smooth and immersive when streaming from powerful GPUs in the cloud. To celebrate GeForce NOW’s sixth anniversary, a special launch offer emerges from the fog: For a limited time, Resident Evil Requiem is included with the purchase of a 12‑month Ultimate membership. It’s the perfect way to return to the city of disaster and despair, now more haunting and beautiful than ever. Priority Package GeForce NOW marks six epic years in the cloud, and the party lands on the Delta Force frontline with a new reward drop. What a drop. Being a GeForce NOW member is rewarding. All members can get an edge in the Delta Force extraction and warfare game modes with a reward bundle packed with standard gear tickets, premium weapon XP tokens and armament vouchers to fine-tune loadouts and push every op further. Performance and Ultimate members gain even more battlefield muscle with an early unlock of the PP‑19 Bizon, a weapon that brings close-quarters stopping power to every mission. This special sixth-anniversary reward is available through Thursday, March 26, while supplies last. Redeem now and deploy. Ready, Set, Stream This week, members can look for the following: TCG Card Shop Simulator (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass, Feb. 24) Blizzard Arcade Collection (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Feb. 25) Diablo II: Resurrected (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Feb. 25) Spellcasters Chronicles (New release on Steam, Feb. 26, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Resident Evil Requiem (New release on Steam, Feb. 27, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Anno: Mutationem (Xbox, available on Game Pass) ARC Raiders (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) DEVOUR (Steam) Galactic Civilizations 3 (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store) MotoGP22 (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store) Torque Drift 2 (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. What's your bragging rights? Share the latest achievement you got in a game. — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) February 23, 2026

Title: All About the Games: Play Over 4,500 Titles With GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:35 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-battlefield-season-2/ The GeForce NOW anniversary celebration keeps on rolling, and this week is all about the games that make it possible. With more than 4,500 titles supported in the cloud — plus 12 new games this week — there’s always something new to stream, share and discover. The #6YearsofGFN fun continues with a community giveaway hosted on the GeForce NOW Reddit. Share in-game screenshots and memes to celebrate the anniversary for a chance to win prizes such as an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, a Thrustmaster HOTAS ONE flight stick and more  — through Friday, Feb. 20. Gamers can also join the GeForce NOW community Discord to join in on more celebrations and events. A Library Built for Every PC Gamer GeForce NOW features an ever-growing library of over 4,500 titles that are ready to stream in seconds. From cozy indies and competitive shooters to sprawling role-playing games and strategy epics, the collection has something for everyone. The GeForce NOW library spans popular stores like Steam, Xbox — including supported PC Game Pass titles — Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect and GOG.com, bringing together free-to-play hits and paid blockbusters in one place. Install-to-Play further expands access by letting members install Steam games opted in for cloud gaming, doubling the number of titles that can be launched through the service. The GeForce NOW app has curated rows that highlight new releases, RTX-enhanced titles or popular free-to-play picks, while tags make deals and downloadable content easier to spot. Smart library syncing connects supported games directly into the cloud catalog, enabling instant access without downloads or hardware worries. Ultimate members get priority entry with powerful servers to jump into the action even faster. Fight the Fog of War Every move matters. Battlefield 6 erupts into its second season, “Extreme Measures,” taking the fight to contaminated terrain and distorted frontlines. A massive new map, fresh arsenal and agile air support redefine large-scale warfare — pushing squads to adapt and survive across shifting contamination zones and fog-laced choke points. Drop into “Contaminated,” a sprawling German mountainside airbase where the psychoactive VL‑7 smoke twists visibility, strategy and players’ senses. Mask up and press through as helicopters sweep low over objectives for high-risk insertions and surgical strikes. Dynamic cover and ever‑evolving hazards keep combat unpredictable, turning every push into a brutal test of precision and squad grit. On GeForce NOW, the battle starts instantly — no waiting for patches or worrying about download space. Jump straight into the latest content, fully loaded and always in sync, for nonstop action anywhere. Game On! Heist now, sneak later. Styx: Blades of Greed from publisher Nacon lands with a sharp tongue and an even sharper blade. Styx is back to doing what he does best: slipping through shadows, looting anything that isn’t nailed down and talking trash the whole way through. Tight stealth, devious tools and a world powered by precious Quartz make every heist feel like a risky, rewarding score — perfect for anyone who prefers a dagger in the dark over a sword in the spotlight. In addition, members can look for the following: Norse: Oath of Blood (New release on Steam, Feb. 17) Diablo (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Feb. 18) Diablo + Hellfire Expansion  (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Feb. 18) Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown (New release on Steam, Feb. 18, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) STALCRAFT: X (New release on Epic Games Store, Free Feb. 19) Styx: Blades of Greed (New release on Steam, Feb. 19, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Ys X: Proud Nordics (New release on Steam, Feb. 20) KILLER INN (Steam) Trine Enchanted Edition (Epic Games Store) Trine 2: Complete Story (Epic Games Store) Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power (Steam and Epic Games Store) Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (Epic Games Store) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Happy 6th Anniversary to @NVIDIAGFN As an official NVIDIA GeForce NOW Ambassador, I’m hosting the @DeadbyDaylight block during their Anniversary Game Night + Giveaway. February 19 Event starts @ 10AM PST Dead by Daylight hosted by me at @ 1PM PST Massive prizes.… pic.twitter.com/TFtHvFWAZk — EloraBliss (@EloraBliss) February 18, 2026

Title: GeForce NOW Turns Screens Into a Gaming Machine Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:00:58 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-amazon-fire-tv-app/ The GeForce NOW sixth-anniversary festivities roll on this February, continuing a monthlong celebration of NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service. This week brings even more reasons to join the party, as GeForce NOW launches on a new platform with support for Amazon Fire TV devices, and eight new games to keep the streaming going strong. The new app brings GeForce NOW directly to select Amazon Fire TV devices, so members can jump into their PC game libraries on the biggest screen in the house using a compatible controller. The Cloud Turns Up the Heat GeForce NOW continues to expand access across devices, supporting multiple platforms with the latest additions of Linux. From PCs and Macs to smartphones, browsers and smart TVs, the cloud delivers high-performance gaming to nearly any screen, on more devices than ever. Members tap into GeForce RTX power on the screens they already own, extending the value of their membership without extra hardware or complexity. That reach expands again with the launch of the GeForce NOW app on Amazon Fire TV. GeForce NOW is powering up the living room with the launch of the GeForce NOW app on Amazon Fire TV streaming sticks, leveling up big-screen gaming with PC-quality performance. GeForce RTX performance on Amazon Fire TV. The GeForce NOW app on Fire TV is available now with initial support for the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (2nd Gen) with Fire OS 8.1.6.0 and later and Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)with Fire OS 8.1.6.0 and later, and Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen) with Fire OS 7.7.1.1 and later, streaming at up to 1080p60 with standard-dynamic-range graphics using H.264 video encoding and stereo audio. Fire TV owners now have an even more powerful way to play on the big screen. Connect a controller, open the app and stream favorite titles instantly with RTX power behind every pixel — no console required. Cloud gaming has never felt more at home. Stories From the Ninth World Words hit harder than weapons. Torment: Tides of Numenera, inXile Entertainment’s story-focused role-playing game, puts emphasis on choices, characters and dialogue, mixing science fiction and fantasy into a strange, colorful world where every conversation and decision matters. The adventure takes place in the “Ninth World,” a far-future version of Earth built on the ruins of incredibly advanced civilizations. Step into the role of the Last Castoff, a person connected to a powerful, mysterious figure, and get pulled into a mystery that asks one big question: What does a single life truly mean? Expect memorable companions, tough moral choices and plenty of odd, fascinating situations rather than a typical hero-saves-the-world story. On GeForce NOW, this story-heavy experience is easy to jump into, no high-end rig required. Gaming sessions can pick up right where they left off across supported devices, making it simple for gamers to sink back into the Ninth World whenever the story calls. Pixel-Powered Punch Arcade icons and blue‑bomber brawls light up GeForce NOW this week with a retro‑powered surge from Capcom, featuring Mega Man 11, Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, Capcom Fighting Collection, and the Capcom Beat ’Em Up Bundle. Members can catch them in the cloud, reliving the glory arcade days and timeless showdowns — now streaming anywhere to members’ devices. Gear up, power up, save the future. Mega Man is back — Mega Man 11 is the latest entry in the iconic series that blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh visual style. Hadoukens never age. Celebrate Street Fighter’s historic legacy with the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. In this collection of a dozen Street Fighter titles, four groundbreaking titles let gamers play with friends and relive the arcade experience through the online Arcade Mode. Where legends throw down. Capcom Fighting Collection includes 10 of Capcom’s most popular arcade games in one bumper collection, from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers to Cyberbots and the first home console port of Red Earth. It’s the perfect collection for arcade veterans and newcomers alike. Grab a friend and clear the streets. Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle. This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities. Time to Play Twisted. Reanimal is a twisted little nightmare that leans into creepy-cute horror with a co-op twist. Guide a scrappy brother-sister duo through a haunting, off-kilter world where every shadow hides something worse, every puzzle feels like a dare and “sticking together” isn’t just smart — it’s survival. In addition, members can look for the following: Disciples: Domination (New release on Steam, Feb. 12, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) REANIMAL (New release on Steam, Feb. 13, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Xbox, available on Game Pass, Feb. 13) Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle (Steam) Capcom Fighting Collection (Steam) Mega Man 11 (Steam) Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection (Steam) Torment: Tides of Numenera (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Our Reddit community is hosting a giveaway! Here's your chance to win: HOTAS Thrustmaster OneAmazon Fire TV SticksG515 KeyboardG522 HeadsetG502X MouseRacing Wheels (G920/G29) How to enter https://t.co/fZ9mKx9p61#6YearsofGFN — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) February 11, 2026

Title: GeForce NOW Celebrates Six Years of Streaming With 24 Games in February Date: Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:00:53 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-feb-2026-games-list/ Break out the cake and green sprinkles — GeForce NOW is turning six. Since launch, members have streamed over 1 billion hours, and the party’s just getting started. Throughout February, members can look forward to new games, fresh ways to play across more devices and even more ways to bring RTX power to every screen in the house. There’s plenty to celebrate: the February games list kicks off with 24 new games. Start with the 10 new games in the cloud this week, including the launch of Team Jade’s Delta Force and the newest title launching in the PUBG universe, PUBG: BLINDSPOT. Reporting for Duty The ultimate extraction. Delta Force, now boots on the ground and fully deployed on GeForce NOW, brings the tactical first‑person shooter from Team Jade (TiMi Studio Group) to the cloud. The game features high-stakes extraction with an all-out warfare mode, giving players a playground of open environments, vehicles and gadgets to pull off coordinated assaults. Players join elite units tasked with tackling high‑risk missions across sprawling maps, from tight urban incursions to rugged open‑terrain operations. Expect strategic objectives, combined‑arms combat with land, air and sea vehicles, and tense firefights where teamwork and planning are just as important as quick reflexes. On GeForce NOW, Delta Force leans into its high‑octane personality: fast drops, big maps and cinematic engagements that look sharp and feel responsive across devices. Members can squad up from almost anywhere, enjoy high‑resolution streaming and smooth performance, and stay ready for every op without waiting on downloads or big updates before jumping into the next mission. New Mission Squad up. PUBG: BLINDSPOT, a new spin-off set in the PUBG universe from Krafton, expands the franchise with a standalone 5v5 top-down tactical shooter. Set across tightly designed maps, matches focus on information, positioning and coordinated team play, with squads clearing angles, locking down objectives and outmaneuvering opponents in fast, round-based firefights. Every callout and ability use matters, turning each round into a layered tactical puzzle rather than a simple test of reflexes. On GeForce NOW, responsive streaming and sharp RTX-powered visuals keep every angle, rotation and clutch play feeling precise, even on lower-powered devices. With support across a wide range of screens, the cloud makes it easy for the gaming squad to jump right into the action, without lengthy downloads or updates getting in the way. Feelin’ February Kick off GeForce NOW’s anniversary month in style. Here’s what’s in store to start the celebration, with this week’s 10 new additions: Indika (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass, Feb. 3) Menace (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Feb. 5, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition (New release on Battle.net, Feb. 5) PUBG: BLINDSPOT (New release on Steam, Feb. 5, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Carmageddon: Rogue Shift (New release on Steam, Feb. 6, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Delta Force (Steam) Fallout Shelter (Steam) Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Roadcraft (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Wildgate (Epic Games Store) In addition to this week’s additions of Menace, PUBG: BLINDSPOT and Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, this game will also be GeForce RTX 5080-ready this week: HumanitZ (Steam) And look forward to the games coming throughout the rest of the month: Disciples: Domination (New release on Steam, Feb. 12) REANIMAL (New release on Steam, Feb. 13) Kingdom Come Deliverance (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass Feb. 13) Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass Feb. 17) Norse: Oath of Blood (New release on Steam, Feb. 17) Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown (New release on Steam, Feb. 18) Styx: Blades of Greed (New release on Steam, Feb. 19) Ys X: Proud Nordics (New release on Steam, Feb. 20) Resident Evil: Requiem (New release on Steam, Feb. 26) Arc Raiders (Xbox) DEVOUR (Steam) Torque Drift 2 (Steam) Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power (Epic Games Store) Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (Epic Games Store) January in the Books In addition to the 14 games announced last month, 21 more joined the GeForce NOW library: Ancient Farm (Steam) The Bard’s Tale Trilogy (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Blood West (Epic Games Store) Bladesong (Steam) Cairn (Steam) The Gold River Project (Steam) Half Sword (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (Steam) The Midnight Walkers (Steam) Paradise Killer (Epic Games Store) Prototype (Ubisoft Connect) Prototype 2 (Ubisoft Connect) Rustler (Epic Games Store) Star Wars Outlaws (Ubisoft Connect, now available on Xbox Game Pass) Styx: Shards of Darkness (Epic Games Store) Styx: Master of Shadows (Epic Games Store) Total War: Three Kingdoms (Epic Games Store) Vampires: Bloodlord Rising (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Warhammer 40,000: SPACE MARINE 2 (Xbox, available on Game Pass, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Waterpark Simulator (Steam) Nova Roma is now set to launch in March and will arrive in the cloud when it debuts. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for more details. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Hopping into this convo. 2016 vs. 2026 For @CandraHastings, it looks like growth – share yours. pic.twitter.com/o9p3oBBQYD — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) February 3, 2026

Title: Mouse: PI For Hire hands-on report — classic FPS action meets rubberhose animation Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:13 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/05/mouse-pi-for-hire-hands-on-report-classic-fps-action-meets-rubberhose-animation/ Mouse: P.I. For Hire‘s rubber hose cartoon art style brings it a whole lot of absurd, slapstick humor, which pairs perfectly with its “boomer” shooter gameplay. But underpinning it all is a noir detective story that can be dark and adult as well as goofy and comedic, giving Mouse a fascinating depth that goes beyond its toon inspirations. I recently went hands-on with an early level from Mouse: P.I. For Hire and got a sense of its fast-paced combat, twitchy boss battles, and underlying narrative that mixes noir detective elements and slapstick humor.  In search of a mad scientist The preview level I played sent protagonist private eye Jack Pepper to the hidden laboratory of Steve Bandel, a magician and friend of Jack’s who also appears to be a mad scientist. Bandel has gone missing, so Jack follows up on a tip to find the secret lab — accessed by taking an elevator hidden in an outhouse in the middle of the woods. The lab itself is swarming with strange cultists, armed with weapons ranging from tommy guns and pistols to clubs and wooden shields. Like the shooters Mouse draws its inspiration from — games like Doom, BioShock, and Quake — your best defense is to always be moving. Jack can employ a quick dash move when you press R3 or a slide with L3, giving you a momentary burst of speed to dodge incoming attacks, and a double-jump on the X button that can help you take advantage of the verticality of most arenas. When you need a little space, hitting Circle lets you kick enemies to push them back. Jack’s arsenal gives you a number of options for dealing with enemies, ranging from his fists to a semi-automatic pistol, the tommygun-like “James Gun,” and a powerful double-barrel shotgun. Each one can be upgraded between levels to power them up and add alternate fire modes. You can also fling sticks of dynamite at enemies and find special power-ups within levels, like a hot pepper that adds fire damage to your weapons for a short period. And not long into your investigation, you uncover something Bandel must have been working on — a new gun called the Devarnisher. This weapon fires turpentine rounds that deal damage to enemies over time, eventually melting the ink right off their bones. Bot Betty bosses The level included three different boss fights. Each boss was a robotic version of Betty, Bandel’s former assistant from his magician days. You learn that Bandel attempted to recreate Betty after her death, and as Jack comments, he got a little weird with it. Each version of Betty is more complete than the last, bringing different elements into the fight before they all culminate in the most complete Robo-Betty, the final boss of the level. Like with fights against other enemies, speed, positioning, and quick reactions are essential when battling Mouse: P.I. For Hire’s bosses. But unlike other fights, the arenas are more constrained, so it’s a lot tougher to get away from enemy attacks.  Jack’s dash is key to survival in tough fights. It can get him clear of the “gamma ray” laser beams wielded by the first Robo-Betty, or the devastating blades attached to the arms of the second. The final boss fight brings it all together, with a Robo-Betty that’s fast, aggressive, and capable of dishing out cartoon bombs that will chase you around the arena while she tries to get in close and pummel you. Every so often, she’ll activate the gamma ray attack the first Betty employed, forcing you to hide from it behind a glass wall to avoid getting zapped. During that time, you have a chance to find and hit a button on the wall to blast Betty with a laser of your own, briefly disabling her and allowing you to unload on the bot until it’s destroyed. A serious story in a cartoon world Between the goofy animations that come with defeating enemies, absurd jokes like a sign marking a “Totally Normal Wall,” and the bounciness of everything from ammo pickups to your own weapons, cartoon-style comedy is baked into every element of Mouse: P.I. For Hire. The level was also loaded with secrets, which often hide items that give you insights about the city of Mouseburg where the game takes place, and the political strife affecting its residents. To unlock safes and padlocks to find those secrets, you’ll have to use your tail to trip each lock’s tumblers. The combination of elements creates a fun tone that’s both absurd and thoughtful. The story itself seems to be a complex one, drawing on noir tropes and ideas and bringing a twinge of adult-oriented thinking to the hilarious world. While Jack’s willing to throw out one-liners, he’s also thoughtful about the information and clues he’s coming across. Searching for clues Completing the lab earns you a clue about what happened to Bandel, but it’s just a piece of the puzzle. As the level wraps up, we get a look at Mouse’s world map, full of Mouseburg locations that will presumably house other levels. In the center is Jack’s PI agency, and returning allows you to wander around the block, where you can visit other characters and upgrade your weapons. In the office, you can put all the clues you uncovered on Jack’s case board, where hopefully, the picture of the case will start to come into focus. The preview build didn’t give much of a sense of how the investigation portion of the game works, but it’s clear from the story that you’ll be talking to a lot of characters to gather information and pick up leads, developing the case over time. While the preview level I saw was mostly focused on gunplay, it also highlighted how much attention Mouse: P.I. For Hire is dedicating to its story. Between noir-style narration from Jack, journals and clues you’ll find that tell the story of each level, and characters you’ll meet who provide more insights into the politics and intrigue happening in Mouseburg, Mouse: P.I. For Hire looks to be delivering a deep, twisting mystery. You can start hunting for clues when Mouse: P.I. For Hire releases on April 16 on PlayStation 5.

Title: Fishbowl, a tender story of grief and hope, releases April 2 on PS5 Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:10 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/05/fishbowl-a-tender-story-of-grief-and-hope-releases-april-2-on-ps5/ The loss of a loved one is hard to move through. In Fishbowl, Alo grieves the passing of her grandmother while trying her best to take care of work, chores, and herself. Experience a story filled with hope, friendship, and the will to keep going when Fishbowl launches on April 2 on PS5. The two of us have been working on Fishbowl for the past five years, and we are happy to have it finally in your hands. Leading up to release day, we are excited to announce that the pre-orders for Fishbowl are now open! Play Video Take care of your home, yourself, your belongings, and your mood Much like real life, Alo’s mood determines the things you can and cannot do in Alo’s home. Take a warm shower, have a yummy lunch, keep yourself hydrated, and taking care of yourself will make Alo sprout into a fresh mood. On the other hand, doom-scrolling social media or binge-watching when you’re supposed to be working will tank her mood down to a gloomy cloud. As new activities get unlocked inside Alo’s home, whether you are ‘in the mood’ to do them will have a big role to play in your story. We hope the moodmeter in Fishbowl encourages our players to keep their own moodmeter up IRL after they play Fishbowl.  Stay in touch with people to help you keep your loneliness at bay Although Alo is alone in her apartment, she has the company of people who care deeply about her through video calls. In Fishbowl, video calls feature a branching mechanic that gives you choices about how to respond. The options you receive showcase the complexity of Alo’s mind during a tough time. The sprout option is usually vulnerable, honest, and grounded in her true feelings. The moon option is melancholic, impervious, and sometimes the kind to brush things off, and the cloud option is that of self-doubt, avoidance, and at times feeling like an imposter is your own life. ​​  Work from home as a video editor, meet new colleagues, and learn new skills Work days are usually packed with a fun matching game where your task is to place the correct video snippet into its designated track. As you get familiar with the game, you will meet colleagues who teach you how to slow down the file if you need to, undo a mistake that you made, or even become invincible by taking on the skill of an expert just for a little bit. Enjoy the company of your colleagues, keep up with the video files, and do your best each day. Unpack your late grandmother’s belongings and rediscover your past In Fishbowl, every object has a story to tell, and you uncover these objects by playing a sliding puzzle game. Objects that give you happy, light, and joyful memories are easy to unpack, while those that are full of heaviness are harder to rummage through. Emotions thoughtfully run across the simplest interactions and mechanics in Fishbowl. The objects in these puzzles are full of lore and sentimentality and also showcase Indian culture, our beautiful arts and crafts like block printing, woodwork, embroidery, and much more.  Plunge into heartfelt childhood memories, meet old friends, revisit old tales With the help of an unlikely companion in the form of a magical toy fish, Alo relives sweet memories from her past. Evenings spent at the park with her grandma, avoiding homework with her childhood best friends, and shivering under a blanket while watching a horror movie or two. Inspired by one of our favourite Studio Ghibli films, Only Yesterday, we use memories as vignettes to tell you more about Alo’s journey, her core memories, and the things that shaped her into the adult she is today. Explore a dark world of dreams where the choices you make reveal a different past While Alo struggles through grief, her suppressed emotions manifest in her dreams. The way you live each day with Alo at home will be connected to the choices you are allowed to make in the dream sequences. These choices will uncover different stories from Alo’s past and will also guide your journey to the present. There are many parts of Fishbowl peppered with little secrets that connect to the ending of our story. Remember, no matter what, you got through the day. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Fishbowl’s pre-orders are now open, and we have a special pre-order bonus for our PS5 players. If you pre-order the game, you will get to experience Fishbowl 72 hours before the official launch day. We are close to the finish line, and we need all your support to take us through. You and Alo are in this together, and we can’t wait for you to spend a month at home with her.

Title: (For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: February 2026’s top downloads Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:24:22 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/04/20260305-top/ It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. February saw nothing but love for zombies and Leon as Resident Evil Requiem topped the US/Canada and Asia PS5 charts. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games US/CanadaAsiaResident Evil RequiemResident Evil RequiemNBA 2K26Nioh 3ARC RaidersIt Takes TwoEA SPORTS Madden NFL 26EA SPORTS FC 26Call of Duty: Black Ops 7Black Myth: WukongGrand Theft Auto VNBA 2K26REANIMALForza Horizon 5EA SPORTS FC 26Resident Evil 4MinecraftSplit FictionGod of War Sons of SpartaREANIMALUFC 5DRAGON QUEST VII ReimaginedNioh 3Gran Turismo 7It Takes TwoYakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark TiesHigh On Life 2Marvel’s Spider-Man 2EA SPORTS College Football 26Hogwarts LegacyNHL 26Resident Evil VillageMarvel’s Spider-Man 2UFC 5Forza Horizon 5Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiHELLDIVERS 2Grand Theft Auto VResident Evil 4Stellar Blade *Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included PS4 Games US/CanadaAsiaRed Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2Gang BeastsKingdom Come: DeliveranceA Way OutOvercooked! 2Resident Evil 6A Way OuttheHunter: Call of the WildResident Evil 6RESIDENT EVIL 5EA SPORTS FC 26Middle-earth: Shadow of WarIt Takes TwoMinecraftDoor Kickers: Action SquadGrand Theft Auto VRESIDENT EVIL 5FOR HONORTEKKEN 7Batman: Arkham KnightShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive EditionUnravel TwoWatch Dogs 2NBA 2K26Grand Theft Auto VCall of Duty: Black Ops IIINeed for Speed HeatResident EvilBare Knuckle IVGod of WarResident Evil: Revelations 2The ForestMortal Kombat 11Overcooked! 2Marvel’s Spider-Man Game Of The Year EditionMafia: TrilogyMafia: Definitive EditionSTAR WARS Battlefront IIGod of War *Naming of products may differ between regions  PS VR2 Games* US/CanadaAsiaAlien: Rogue Incursion VRHorizon Call of the MountainPavlovAlien: Rogue Incursion VRCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionBeat SaberAmong Us 3D: VRMaestroBeat SaberKayak VR: MirageArizona Sunshine 2Smash DrumsJob SimulatorArizona Sunshine 2Vampire: The Masquerade – JusticeGun Club VRHorizon Call of the MountainCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionZero Caliber VRDrums Rock *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) US/CanadaAsiaFortniteArknights: EndfieldRobloxWhere Winds Meet (F2P)Rocket LeagueDelta Force (F2P)Call of Duty: WarzoneeFootballMarvel RivalsPUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X – Free AccessAsphalt LegendsOverwatchGenshin ImpactHighguardRobloxApex Legends2XKODelta Force (F2P)Fall Guys

Title: PlayStation Store: February 2026’s top downloads Date: Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:03 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/04/playstation-store-february-2026s-top-downloads/ It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. February saw nothing but love for zombies and Leon as Resident Evil Requiem topped the US and EU PS5 charts. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games US/CanadaEUResident Evil RequiemResident Evil RequiemNBA 2K26EA SPORTS FC 26ARC RaidersUFC 5EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26Grand Theft Auto VCall of Duty: Black Ops 7MinecraftGrand Theft Auto VIt Takes TwoREANIMALARC RaidersEA SPORTS FC 26REANIMALMinecraftForza Horizon 5God of War Sons of SpartaCall of Duty: Black Ops 7UFC 5God of War Sons of SpartaNioh 3NBA 2K26It Takes TwoNioh 3High On Life 2Resident Evil 4EA SPORTS College Football 26Among UsNHL 26Marvel’s Spider-Man 2Marvel’s Spider-Man 2Gran Turismo 7Forza Horizon 5Split FictionHELLDIVERS 2Hogwarts LegacyResident Evil 4Kingdom Come: Deliverance II *Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included PS4 Games US/CanadaEURed Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2Gang BeastsA Way OutA Way OutGang BeastsResident Evil 6EA SPORTS FC 26theHunter: Call of the WildUnravel TwoRESIDENT EVIL 5Resident Evil 6Middle-earth: Shadow of WarGrand Theft Auto VMinecraftRESIDENT EVIL 5Grand Theft Auto VMinecraftFOR HONORRayman LegendsBatman: Arkham KnightBatman: Arkham KnightUnravel TwoThe ForestNBA 2K26Kingdom Come: DeliveranceCall of Duty: Black Ops IIIMafia: TrilogyResident EvilIt Takes TwoGod of WarMiddle-earth: Shadow of WarThe ForestSTEEPOvercooked! 2Assassin’s Creed OdysseyMafia: TrilogyWRC 7 FIA World Rally ChampionshipSTAR WARS Battlefront IIOvercooked! 2Red Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2 *Naming of products may differ between regions  PS VR2 Games* US/CanadaEUAlien: Rogue Incursion VRAlien: Rogue Incursion VRPavlovCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionHorizon Call of the MountainAmong Us 3D: VRArizona Sunshine 2Beat SaberAmong Us 3D: VRArizona Sunshine 2Job SimulatorJob SimulatorBeat SaberVampire: The Masquerade – JusticeVampire: The Masquerade – JusticeHorizon Call of the MountainCooking Simulator VRZero Caliber VRKayak VR: Mirage *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) US/CanadaEUFortniteFortniteRobloxRobloxRocket LeagueRocket LeagueCall of Duty: WarzoneCall of Duty: WarzoneMarvel RivalsTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X – Free AccessTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X – Free AccesseFootballOverwatchFall GuysHighguardAsphalt LegendsApex LegendsMarvel RivalsDelta Force (F2P)VALORANT

Title: The Warhammer racer Speed Freeks is coming to PS5 Date: Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:00:15 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/04/the-warhammer-racer-speed-freeks-is-coming-to-ps5/ Hello there, everyone. Today, we are absolutely stoked to announce that the Orkiest game of all time is coming to PlayStation 5! Speed Freeks is a high-orktane combat racer – set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, featuring chaotic, brutal races, in-depth customisation options, and a totally ‘live’ creation mode where you can load into a blank canvas with your friends and play your creations in real time as you build them. I’m here with Jon Doughty, Lead Designer and Level Designer at Caged Element Inc, to answer a few questions about our PlayStation heritage, about the game itself, and of course, what it’s like working with the Warhammer license. What made you want to bring Speed Freeks to PlayStation? Chris: Well, it’s obviously a great system, but it’s also got a strong pedigree for driving games in, especially combat racers in the past. Our first game, Grip, was a spiritual successor to Rollcage. We hope Speed Freeks can usher in a new era of combat racing games, as it’s an awesome genre that doesn’t get a lot of love these days. But it’s much more than a traditional combat racer, with the types of modes we’ve made, including the aforementioned Creation Mode. There’s lots of chaotic fun to be had – we hope the PlayStation players will dig it. Play Video What do you think sets Speed Freeks apart from other vehicular combat and PvP games? Jon: Speed Freeks is a true vehicle shooter, which, unfortunately, is rare. We tried to incorporate all the vehicle combat elements we love, from acrobatic stunt cars shooting at you while halfway through a backflip, to armored tanks perched on hilltops. And then we threw some crazy stuff in: a roaming assassin trike, a Grot Mega Tank with a flipper straight out of a robot combat show, helicopters, etc. I think Speed Freeks meshes a lot of diverse vehicle combat gameplay into one very fun and surprisingly balanced game. The vehicles in this game are very agile, and their abilities make them very versatile. What made you lean into such a versatile movement? Jon: We’ve always been big on movement in games – Rocket League, Apex Legends, even the Tony Hawk series – but a lot of Speed Freeks’ movement tech was actually discovered accidentally by players, and we decided to leave it in. Vehicles give you lots of options for different movement abilities, and I think we pushed it really far with Speed Freeks, and different moves ended up synergizing, and it just went wild. Allowing most vehicles to completely redirect their momentum on a dime whenever they’re touching the ground (or a wall) basically exploded the skill ceiling, and the way that the Dash ability interacts with handbrake and some of the propulsion abilities is addicting to master – and something we’re really proud of. The main mode in the game, Kill Konvoy, is a mashup of traditional modes, but with a fun spin – plus a massive Stompa mech in the middle. How did you come to design this unique mode? Jon: We workshopped this mode a lot and ended up with this reverse Capture The Flag (CTF) mode where you pick up flags in the mid-field and take them to the enemy’s base – except the flags are bombs, of course. And their base is a walking mech. The moving base aspect really meshes well with the high speeds, and all these different roles came about naturally: there are the high-flying bomb runners, roaming defenders, suppressors that clear out those defenders, and even goalies that guard at the foot of the Stompa. If you’ve ever played the high-speed CTF mode from the Tribes franchise, you’ll know how fun this kind of gameplay can be. This game mode rules. If I had to pick the best thing we’ve done in Speed Freeks, it’s the design of this game mode and its maps, and I think our core players agree. Speed Freeks has a multiplayer level editor. Was this something planned from the beginning? Chris: Definitely not. Our core community is really passionate, constantly throwing out wild ideas for Orky environments, so we figured: let’s just give them some tools. How the editor worked really lent itself to quick iteration, and we also discovered we could have players drop in and drop out, like in any other mode. It’s actually my favourite part of the game, seeing a level being constructed in real-time with players driving around on a level while it’s being built, sometimes getting smacked by assets in the middle of being placed. It’s hilarious and a really fun, creative way to play – especially over voice chat. We also have an in-game workshop where players can upload their custom maps to the cloud for others to play, either solo or online. The team and I are really happy with how the Creation Workshop turned out. It’s kind of crazy how well and how quickly it all came together. How’s it been working with the Warhammer IP? Chris: Warhammer 40,000 is a badass property with so much lore and top-tier aesthetic to go with it. It’s intimidating, especially when you’re making something really new to the IP like our combat racing game. It’s also quite challenging since there are restrictions on how we’re able to handle the vehicles, Orks, environments – everything. I think we smashed it proppa though, as the community (and Games Workshop) really like how faithful Speed Freeks is to the Orks faction. We like to think our game is the purest expression of Orkiness around. Chris: Thank you all for taking the time to check out Speed Freeks – we’ll have more news to share very soon about the release date – until then, if you like what you see, please share the trailer with any Gitz that would cause chaos with you, and wishlist the game on your PlayStation!

Title: Prepare your decks once more, Slay the Spire 2 is now out in early access Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:03:46 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/prepare-your-decks-once-more-slay-the-spire-2-is-now-out-in-early-access Hear ye, hear ye! It is time to play your hand, for the day of prophecy has come: Slay the Spire 2 has, finally, launched into early access. I know, I know, there's some game about running a marathon or something by a team of folks that run a bungee jumping business out today too. Forget that! Running is difficult, deckbuilding is… also difficult, but, I don't like running, so there. Read more

Title: Hard drive space for all! Helldivers 2's slimmer install size is rolling out to everyone later this month Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:00:27 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hard-drive-space-for-all-helldivers-2s-slimmer-install-size-is-rolling-out-to-everyone-later-this-month There is no greater source of tepid rage than when I see a game, I buy it, I proceed to download it, and it tells me it needs to take up one billion gigabytes of my hard drive space (NB: one billion is an exaggeration). It fills every corner of my being with a potent darkness, and I would like it to stop. This is a feeling many had with Helldivers and its ludicrously large 154GB install size, leading to a test build of the game to be released by Arrowhead last year knocking it way down to only 23GB in size. And now, after some testing, this build will be available to everyone! Read more

Title: Two genres and seven years on, Remedy attempt to define what a Control game even is in the lead-up to Resonant Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:01:29 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/two-genres-and-seven-years-on-remedy-attempt-to-define-what-a-control-game-even-is-in-the-lead-up-to-resonant What is a Control game? It's a fairly reasonable question to ask, as the only follow-up there's been to the original 2019 game in the intervening years (apart from some DLC) was FBC: Firebreak, a live service FPS spin-off that… well, you know. And then last year Remedy revealed what was long dubbed to be Control 2 is actually Control Resonant, and that we won't be playing as Jesse this time around, oh and also, it's a Devil May Cry-esque action game. So with all these shifts, in a new interview some of the leads behind the sequel have shared their perspective on what a Control game actually is. Read more

Title: One of Marathon's more controversial mechanics brings back a neat idea from Anthem Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:01:21 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/one-of-marathons-more-controversial-mechanics-brings-back-a-neat-idea-from-anthem Bungie's Marathon reboot is out on PC today. Based on last weekend's playtest, it has already been deemed the most difficult, aka "sweatiest" extraction shooter in a while. For as the old Victorian saying goes, women glow, men perspire, and gamers sweat. Read more

Title: Activision pressured Call of Duty studio Infinity Ward to make a game about Iran invading Israel, claims former developer Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:31:16 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/activision-pressured-call-of-duty-studio-infinity-ward-to-make-a-game-about-iran-invading-israel-claims-former-developer Chance Glasco, an ex-lead animator on the Call of Duty series, has claimed that Activision once pressured Infinity Ward to make an entry in which Iran attacked Israel. He did so in response to a video montage posted on the official White House Xitter account, which combines the USA's real life military strikes against Iran with killstreak animations and Call of Duty interface elements. Read more