Title: Metacritic Removes Resident Evil Requiem Review From Website That Replaced Humans With AI Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:15:24 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/resident-evil-requiem-metacritic-ai-review-videogamer-2000674042 Videogamer's human staff was wiped out and replaced with AI slop

Title: The Best Way To Play The Greatest Simpsons Game Ever Made Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:47:36 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/the-best-way-to-play-the-greatest-simpsons-game-ever-made-2000673755 You might be shocked by how easy it is to play The Simpsons: Hit and Run in 2026 on your PC

Title: Nvidia Promises ‘Very Tight’ Graphics Card Supply Won’t Improve Any Time Soon As Prices Spike Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:30:43 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/nvidia-gpu-prices-eurogamer-layoffs-wolfenstein-3-casting-2000674011 Also: Wolfenstein 3 casting and more games media cuts

Title: Before You Buy Pokémon FireRed Or LeafGreen, Check The Version-Exclusive Monsters Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:36:25 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/pokemon-firered-leafgreen-version-exclusives-switch-2-2000674027 If you’re jumping into the remakes for the first time, here’s the monsters you can only catch in one game

Title: MrBeast Employee Accused Of Insider Trading For Betting $4,000 With ‘Near-Perfect Success’ Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:01:34 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/mrbeast-editor-insider-trading-kalshi-artem-kaptur-2000674023 Betting site Kalshi plans to fine Artem Kaptur for 'five times the initial trade size' of $4000, which he placed on MrBeast-related trades

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: The Sims 4 developer hasn't forgotten about its quality of life commitment, and is back with an update on what to expect in 2026 Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:04:40 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/the-sims-4-quality-of-life-update-2026-roadmap As the The Sims 4 continues into its second decade, the volume of new content, major expansions, and long-awaited features has grown in lockstep. Unfortunately, that has also meant that, given how old the game is, a few technical problems remain a nuisance. Read more

Title: Nioh 3 is, unsurprisingly, the fastest-selling game in the series with over a million units sold Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:31:18 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/nioh-3-one-million-sales-fastest-selling Even before the game came out, it was pretty easy to guess that Nioh 3 would be a hit. From the word of mouth leading up to launch, to the well-received free demo, there was little chance the action RPG wasn’t going to be a major deal. Read more

Title: Genshin Impact Luna 5 takes the squad back to Mondstadt, finally makes Varka playable Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:23:10 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/genshin-impact-luna-5-varka-return-to-mondstadt The latest big content update has been revealed for HoYoverse's breakout game, Genshin Impact. Version Luna 5, which has the unusually long and needlessly layered title — Song of the Welkin Moon: Variation - Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind — is set to arrive February 25. Read more

Title: 15 Best Free PC Games To Play In 2026 Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:18:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-free-pc-games/2900-6309/ The best free PC games date back decades, with browser games being all the rage for young kids in the 2000s and well-known titles such as Solitaire, Minesweeper, and SkiFree coming installed automatically with a copy of Windows.Thanks to the proliferation of free-to-play games--many which are viable to play long-term without spending a dime--and generous developers who offer up games for free in their entirety, 2026 is home to countless great free games, particularly on PC. There's also a vast library of free titles that harken back to the browser game days and are relatively unknown in the general community.If you're looking to spend hours experiencing some new games on PC but don't want to fork over any money, we have the list for you. Many great free PC games are on Steam, and we have a separate list of the best free games on Steam for you to peruse. We tried to avoid too much overlap here, instead highlighting some lesser-known games, as well as more well-known ones that are mostly available outside of Steam. For more, check out our picks for the best PC games. RobloxDeveloper: Roblox CorporationRelease Date: September 1, 2006Genre: SandboxRoblox is more of an experience or platform than a game, as it gives players the chance to play user-created games. From the moment you sign up for a free account, you can access a library of millions of games that offer just about any experience you can imagine.One minute you might be surviving disasters like tornadoes in Natural Disaster Survival, while another you might be running for your life from a killer in Murder Mystery 2. Think of a genre--horror, RPG, MMO, life sim, visual novel, etc--and it exists in Roblox, and typically in a decent quality state.The best aspect of Roblox is the overall freedom you immediately get to spend your time however you want. Whether that's playing a Call of Duty clone or going on an RPG adventure modeled after an anime like Sword Art Online, just about anything is possible in the world of Roblox and the best experiences it has to offer. See on Roblox FortniteDeveloper: Epic GamesRelease Date: July 21, 2017Genre: Battle Royale (and more)Love it or hate it, Fortnite set a new kind of standard for free-to-play games when its battle royale mode was released in 2017. The developers at Epic Games have written a blueprint for how free games should operate, and hundreds of other games have now tried to emulate its success.In 2026, Fortnite is an entire gaming experience rather than just a battle royale game with flashy skins. While battle royale modes are still the focal point of the game, Fortnite offers much more for players who might have grown bored of the genre. A flurry of additional modes, such as Lego Fortnite, Ballistic, Festival, and Rocket Racing are all playable right from the main menu.These are all essentially their own full-fledged games with a ton of replayability and content. Then you also have Creative mode, which is turning into a Roblox-style experience more and more by the day. Developers can create their own maps, games, and other content for fans to play.Fortnite is one of the best all-around gaming experiences in 2026 regardless of what kind of game you're looking to play. See on Epic Games ValorantDeveloper: Riot GamesRelease Date: June 2, 2020Genre: First-Person ShooterSince its dramatic reveal in the middle of 2020, Valorant has become one of the most-played PC games on the market. Valorant is an extremely polished and enjoyable first-person shooter that mimics the gameplay from Counter-Strike while adding its own unique spins.Valorant's core gameplay loop sees you choose an Agent, all of which have special abilities, and join a team of six. You're then pitted against another team of six in a one-life mode that forces the offensive team to plant a bomb while the defensive team tries to stop them. The Agent's abilities really separate Valorant from other tactical shooters.Agents can completely swing the tides of a match and the strategy involved in using, and countering certain abilities is something that always keeps players coming back. If you're not partial to the main one-life mode, Valorant also offers a more casual Team Deathmatch mode. Seasonal updates also deliver new content, such as maps, Agents, and, of course, cosmetics. See on Riot Games League of LegendsDeveloper: Riot GamesRelease Date: October 27, 2009Genre: MOBAThere are few free-to-play PC games that have been going strong for as long as League of Legends. The logistics and rules of a MOBA can get fairly complex, but the basics of League of Legends is two teams of five try to destroy one another's base.Each player is able to use a unique champion who comes equipped with different abilities and a role to play on the team. Mastering the roles, where to go on the map at specific times, and when to attack and defend are all keys to winning in League of Legends.League is a game that can suck you in and never let you go if you manage to understand its basic mechanics, but it's also not for everyone. See on Riot Games Zenless Zone ZeroDeveloper: miHoYoRelease Date: July 4, 2024Genre: RPGOur first of a few games in the "HoYoverse." Zenless Zone Zero is an action-RPG developed by miHoYo, a studio that has become synonymous with delivering high-quality free-to-play titles that all feature a similar anime art style.In the case of Zenless Zone Zero, you play as one of several characters and travel through gorgeous cyberpunk urban districts fighting monsters, completing quests, and meeting new characters. The combat and story are the two major highlights of Zenless Zone Zero. The combat is extremely fluid, and you have the option to equip several different weapon types.Monsters can certainly get difficult to defeat as the game goes on, so it's not a simple hack-and-slash you can breeze through. As for the story, there's plenty of dialogue and cutscenes throughout the game but the overall plot is quite gripping.Zenless Zone Zero is packed with content, features an enthralling gameplay loop, and mixes combat, worldbuilding, and a story into one melting pot. See on Epic Games Old School RunescapeDeveloper: JagexRelease Date: February 16, 2013Genre: MMORPGOur first MMORPG on the list is the classic Old School RuneScape. Right from the start of OSRS, you have access to hundreds of hours of free content. The free version of the game allows you to level up 15 unique skills, go on over 20 quests, and travel to several sprawling locations across a dense and interesting map.The beauty of Old School RuneScape is you never have to focus on just one aspect of it. One day you can train your Smithing skill while the next you can go around defeating various monsters in the hopes of receiving a unique drop that will help you make more money or train a different skill. OSRS features a full-fledged trading system through either player-to-player trades or by visiting the Grand Exchange, which allows you to buy and sell any free-to-play item.A solid chunk of Old School RuneScape's content is locked behind a paid membership, but the free-to-play portion has more than enough content to keep you busy for hours on end. See on Jagex Rocket LeagueDeveloper: PsyonixRelease Date: July 7, 2015Genre: Car SoccerRocket League sees you take control of a car in an attempt to score a massive soccer ball into the opposing team's net.Beyond that, there are really no rules. There are no offsides or penalties, so you can do whatever you need to do with your car to get the ball in the net. Every car can acquire boost packs that allow you to go faster and even fly in the air to reach the ball. If all this sounds simple, it's anything but: maneuvering your car and the ball in Rocket League is extremely difficult, but it's also quite enjoyable even when you're constantly messing up. Rocket League offers its basic mode in 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4 modes, but you're able to access a variety of other fun and off-beat modes completely free as well, such as Hoops and Hockey. You can also pick from dozens of different cars to use, but car customization requires some cash if you want the most flashy and extravagant options. See on Epic Games Final Fantasy XIVDeveloper: Square EnixRelease Date: August 27, 2013 (A Realm Reborn)Genre: MMORPGFinal Fantasy XIV is another MMORPG that features both a free and paid version. You can download a free trial that is so generous it's become a meme--it allows you to access dozens of hours of content, including the entirety of the base story questline, two expansions, dozens of story dungeons, and mostly everything you need to build out your character.The free trial of FFXIV can offer anywhere from well over 100 hours of gameplay, depending on how much you explore the different maps and what you do with your time. The story allows you to visit several large and distinct maps that are chock-full of side quests, interesting characters, and varied monsters to kill.However, a main chunk of the free trial content comes in the form of jobs, which are skills you can level up for both combat and exploration purposes. If you want to get further into FFXIV, you can pay for massive expansions that provide you with hours and hours of additional content. That said, the free version includes the first two expansions -- Heavensward and Stormblood — free right out of the box.Unfortunately, the free trial doesn't allow for PvP gameplay and is quite limited when it comes to partying up with friends, as you can’t send any party invites yourself on the trial. If you're just looking at FFXIV from a content perspective, though, it's difficult to pass up. See on Steam Honkai: Star RailDeveloper: miHoYoRelease Date: April 26, 2023Genre: RPGAnother game in the HoYoverse, Honkai Star Rail is one of the most celebrated games in miHoYo's impressive library. Set in a fantasy space open world, you can play as one of dozens of characters and hop aboard the Astral Express as a Trailblazer. It's your job to visit different locations across the galaxy and follow a compelling story while also laying out the path your character will follow.Every character in Honkai Star Rail has several distinct paths they can follow that determine their combat roles and abilities. Combat in Honkai Star Rail is turn-based, so there's plenty of strategic depth involved in every fight no matter how trivial it might seem at first. Combat features various abilities your character can use, including basic skills and ultimate abilities.As you explore the different open world maps in the game, you can fight enemies but also come across side quests and plenty of loot you can equip. Some of this loot is locked behind puzzles you have to solve, adding more depth to the game's exploration. See on HoYoVerse Teamfight TacticsDeveloper: Riot GamesRelease Date: June 26, 2019Genre: StrategyTeamfight Tactics lets players assemble a team using characters pulled directly from League of Legends. From there, you need to outwit and outplay other teams in a multiplayer arena to be the last team standing.While TFT is based on League of Legends, it features entirely different combat and mechanics. TFT is defined as an "auto battler" that's played in rounds. The rounds see teams start at the edges of a square arena and your job is to position your roster of champions to effectively take over and defeat the other team's champions. After positioning, you go to work using your champion’s abilities to take down the opponent. As you gain more XP every round, you're able to place more and more champions in the arena, increasing the complexity of each battle.TFT takes an immense amount of strategy as you start to understand the basics and engage in more advanced battles. However, there's also a bit of luck involved, so your chances are never truly hopeless. See on Riot Games HearthstoneDeveloper: BlizzardRelease Date: March 11, 2014Genre: Card/StrategyHearthstone is a classic free game that uses characters and lore from the World of Warcraft series to create unique cards for you to collect. Each player chooses a unique WoW hero class like Paladin, Mage, or Demon Hunter and builds a deck of themed cards. Those include weapons, spells, and minions that are used to battle against opponents in a turn-based 1v1 duel.At the start of every turn, you draw one card from the deck and then decide how to play with the cards you have drawn, or use your unique hero power. Unlike some CCGs, Mana ramps up automatically to streamline the gameplay. Your goal is to whittle the enemy's health down to zero, while neutralizing their own threats to your health.However, this is much simpler said than done, as the strategy in Hearthstone can get extremely complex with the number of cards, abilities, and synergies at play. As Blizzard boasts, it's easy to learn and difficult to master. Fortunately, there’s a variety of modes to test your skills, including an auto-battler called Battlegrounds, Tavern Brawl where special rules are at play, and a single-player mode that features CPUs as opponents.As Hearthstone has been going strong for well over a decade now, Blizzard has made strides in how it on-boards new players and catches them up to speed. Every year the Core Set of cards rotates, giving a collection of cards to new players that the expansions build on. There are also giveaways of readymade decks and "catch-up packs" available for new or lapsed players, so it's easy enough to jump in. See on Blizzard Wuthering WavesDeveloper: Kuro GamesRelease Date: May 22, 2024Genre: RPGWuthering Waves is a game that's heavily inspired by the RPGs developed by miHoYo. It has a similar art style and gameplay loop, but it's an equally terrific open-world RPG that allows a tremendous amount of freedom when it comes to combat and exploration.Starting out, you control a character named Rover, but you're able to recruit and control a party of other allies, called Resonators. You can engage in a plethora of story content, which is where Wuthering Waves really shines. The plot hooks you immediately, and the cutscenes and story events keep you fully entertained. In between the story content, you can explore a huge world and engage with a smooth and rewarding combat system that features plenty of abilities to use.When you finish the main game of Wuthering Waves, you can enter the endgame, where there are combat duels against high-level enemies and a roguelike mode where you gain access to all sorts of experimental builds. See on Kuro Games Crab GameDeveloper: DaniRelease Date: October 29, 2021Genre: Battle RoyaleYou might not have ever heard of Crab Game, but as soon as you hear the premise, you might rush to go and download it. Inspired by the popular Netflix series set in South Korea, Squid Game, Crab Game is a first-person multiplayer game where you aim to be the last person standing. To accomplish that goal, you and a lobby of other players battle it out playing childhood games. Most of these games were made famous by the aforementioned Netflix series, but there are other games to play as well. The games are played in rounds, with players eliminated after each one. Eventually, the final consists of only a few players and the last one standing wins. There are massive team games, 1v1 duels, and everything in between.Some of the games include the classic glass bridge game where you have to guess which glass panel is solid, Red Light Green Light, The Floor is Lava, and even Hide and Seek.Anything goes in Crab Game to survive, and it's one of the more enjoyable, yet stressful gaming experiences on this list. See on Steam Our Life: Beginnings & AlwaysDeveloper: GB Patch GamesRelease Date: November 16, 2020Genre: Visual NovelOur Life: Beginning & Always is more of an experience than a traditional game. It's a visual novel that allows you to create your own character and go through all of the experiences of childhood and adulthood with them. Throughout your journey, which is represented by pictures and plenty of customized dialogue that changes depending on your decisions, you can take a love interest and develop your character's entire personality.The game allows you to go through four stages of life: childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and full adulthood. You can make impactful choices, many of which involve your love interest and how you treat them, which in turn changes how they interact with you.The entirety of Our Life: Beginning & Always is customizable, allowing for plenty of replayability. It features close to 400,000 total words and roughly 20 hours of content, so it's certainly not a game you'll finish in a day or two. See on Steam DeceitDeveloper: World MakersRelease Date: October 7, 2016Genre: Social Deduction/HorrorDeceit has long been one of the more popular free-to-play games on Steam. With nearly 100,000 reviews, the light horror game is a blast to play with friends but just as fun to play solo with complete strangers. Deceit only offers a multiplayer mode, and it involves trying to make it out alive of an area that's controlled by a mysterious character called the Game Master.At the start of a Deceit match, you awaken with five other players, and find out that a third of the group is infected with some kind of virus. The infected players are tasked with killing the non-infected players, called "Innocents." However, you have no idea who is infected and who's not.As an Innocent, your job is to survive by traversing the area, finding weapons, and trying to find an exit. Infected players can act like they're Innocents, but at the end of each round a blackout occurs, allowing the infected to transform into a monster and kill the Innocents.Deceit offers horror elements, survival, social deduction, and more that's all wrapped up in a thrilling first-person package. 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Title: Here's This Week's Free Game From The Epic Games Store On Mobile Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:02:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/free-games-epic-games-store-mobile/1100-6530257/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f For the last couple of years, the Epic Games Store has given away free games every week through its PC storefront. With the company having launched its own mobile store, it has also started a second free games program on iOS and Android devices, kicking things off with a curated library of titles and weekly freebies. The app also features mobile versions of Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe.To access these games you will need to create a free Epic account and install the free Epic Games Store mobile app and log in with your account, but once you do, you can start claiming your free games every Thursday through it. One other thing to note is that Android users can access the app via Android-based emulation devices like Retroid Pocket, as they aren't limited to just smartphone and tablets. Download the Epic Games Store Mobile app For now, only iOS users in the European Union can install the app, but the app is available worldwide to Android device users and they have a wider selection of games to choose from in comparison. Like its PC counterpart, you'll have one week to grab each game that's offered. Here's a closer look at what you can grab this week, and what the current mobile games library has to offer. You can also explore what the free PC games are this week on the Epic Games Store.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Solve Devious Puzzle Boxes And Fight Monsters In This Week's Epic Games Store Freebies Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:59:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/free-games-epic-games-store/1100-6476419/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week's offering is another nice find at a price that can't be beat. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given away hundreds of free games, and there's no sign that the program will stop any time soon. The company has also extended its freebies to Android devices, and you can claim a free game every week here as well. We keep this article up to date weekly to highlight both the current free games and next week's offerings.If you're looking for more freebies, you can check out our list of the 25 best free PC games to play right now, or for more options, the 25 best free games to play on multiple platforms.Current free games at EpicThis week, you can grab Boxes: Lost Fragments and My Night Job for free. Boxes; Lost Fragments is a game inspired by puzzle boxes, and it features a cryptic atmosphere, intricate machinery, and mechanical mysteries. My Night Job looks--and plays--like an old-school platformer straight out of the Genesis and SNES era, as players get to use more than 60 weapons to defend themselves against hordes of monsters.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Pokemon Fans Are Connecting Gen-10 Dots Ahead Of Tomorrow’s Pokemon Day Livestream Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:50:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-fans-are-connecting-gen-10-dots-ahead-of-tomorrows-pokemon-day-livestream/1100-6538451/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f There's a sense of excitement in the air ahead of tomorrow's Pokemon Day livestream, with speculation that the showcase will give us our first look at Pokemon Gen 10. While nothing has been confirmed by Nintendo, The Pokemon Company, or Game Freak, the mood in the room is positive, and people are reading the Sinistea leaves, claiming that all signs point toward a big reveal on February 27. Is there some truth to this, or is it wishful thinking? Let's break it down.It has been four years since a new Pokemon generation debutedSince 2010, new Pokemon generations have debuted every three years, but that pattern ended after the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in 2022. That wait between new mainline entries has been filled by a variety of Pokemon projects, including expansions for Scarlet and Violet, remakes of the Diamond and Pearl games, multiple mobile titles, and last year's Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which shifted the series away from turn-based battling and toward real-time action. To put it simply, everyone involved in Pokemon has been busy, but there might be a very good reason why it has taken a little longer for a new Pokemon generation to debut.2026 is the perfect year for Pokemon Gen 10 Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Who is Zeno in Resident Evil Requiem? Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:49:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-requiem-zeno-wesker-guide/1100-6538438/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Okay, you're probably wondering if Zeno is Wesker, right? This antagonist makes his debut in Resident Evil Requiem and his resemblance to the ol' "big bad" of the series is quite uncanny. We're here you answer your questions and posit some of our own theories. Sit back, relax, and be ready for a few spoilers, too.Table of Contents [hide]Resident Evil Requiem: Is Zeno a Wannabe Wesker?Resident Evil Requiem: Is Zeno a Wannabe Wesker?Zeno in Resident Evil Requiem has a physical appearance that greatly resembles Albert Wesker's, from the slicked back hairstyle to the cool sunglasses/shades. Although Wesker primarily wore black or dark-colored clothing, Zeno prefers a white three-piece suit underneath his black coat. In spite of this difference, he still has that head-turning drip.Zeno's abilities are similar to Wesker's as well, given that he can move at blindingly fast speeds, to the point of being able to dodge bullets. Both also prefer using handguns to eliminate their opponents.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Pokémon Gen 10 needs to actually look decent this time, says Serebii's Joe Merrick Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:00:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-gen-10-serebii-joe-merrick/ The Pokémon franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and fans are hungry for news on what the 10th generation has in store. It’s been almost four years since the release of Scarlet and Violet, and with Pokémon Day on the horizon, information on the next entry feels imminent — but what does the game need to do to succeed? We spoke to Joe Merrick, creator of the venerable Pokémon resource site Serebii, about what he believes the ideal Gen 10 looks like.

Title: Pokémon's 30th anniversary merch has fans in multi-hour queues Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:08:29 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-center-30th-anniversary-merch-ss-anne-pikachu-plush/ The Pokémon Company just held an event in Japan detailing how it will celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary this month, and boy, is Pikachu's steward pulling out all the stops. There are all sorts of brand tie-ins, from ramen to pastries, that will be region-specific goodies. But the news that has Pokémon fans in a chokehold has to be the first-generation throwback merch. As of this writing, and despite no announcement of a Western release for the 30th anniversary Pokémon goods, simply visiting the Pokémon Center's website will place you in a multi-hour queue.

Title: Selling my Pokémon games for $5 is my biggest regret in life Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/selling-my-pokemon-games-for-five-bucks/ To live is to experience regret. Some regrets are small in retrospect, like regretting not asking that cute classmate out to the middle school dance. Others huge, like regretting turning down (or even accepting) a job offer, affecting your life and career for years to come. Whatever your regrets are, I’m sorry, but they pale in comparison to mine. I’ll never forgive 14-year-old me for selling his Pokémon games for a whopping five bucks.

Title: Smiling Friends creators shockingly decide to end the series despite its popularity Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:31:23 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/smiling-friends-adult-swim-ending-season-3/ Adult Swim’s latest flagship show and internet sensation, Smiling Friends, is coming to an end after three seasons. The series wasn’t canceled by the network; series creators, writers, and stars Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack are the ones wrapping it up. In an announcement video uploaded to the Adult Swim YouTube page, Hadel and Cusack confirmed that, after season three, the two are just burned out.

Title: Pokémon Go 'Road to Kalos' event guide and schedule Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:14:27 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-go-guide-road-to-kalos-schedule-legendary-raids/ Ahead of Pokémon Go's Go Tour: Kalos event, we're getting a "Road to Kalos" event that features different Pokémon every day up until Saturday, Feb. 28. That being said, we're ditching our usual event page format to give you the details about what each day of the event entails.

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: GeForce NOW Brings GeForce RTX Gaming to Linux PCs Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:49 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-linux/ Get ready to game — the native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs is now available in beta, letting Linux desktops tap directly into GeForce RTX performance from the cloud. Alongside the expansion comes ten new games, including The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut and The Bard’s Tale Trilogy for a leveled-up gaming weekend. And operators can squad up in Team Jade’s Delta Force when it deploys in the cloud on February 3, bringing high-stakes tactical action to nearly any device with no downloads required. Linux Just Got RTX Gaming on Linux just got a major RTX upgrade. Starting with support for Ubuntu 24.04 and later, the new app delivers a seamless native experience that fits right into Linux desktop workflows. It transforms compatible Linux systems into high-performance GeForce RTX-powered rigs, streaming supported PC titles directly from the cloud at up to 5K resolution  and 120 frames per second, or 1080p at 360 fps. This new desktop-focused app goes beyond the earlier Linux experience that was tuned specifically for Steam Decks, which targeted handheld-friendly resolutions and up to 1200p at 90 fps. The beta Linux app is built for PCs and notebooks, offering an experience similar to the existing GeForce NOW app on Windows and macOS. With GeForce NOW, rendering happens in the cloud, so demanding titles run on a wider range of devices. Experience how RTX technologies — including ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 4 and more — bring games to life with RTX 5080 performance from the cloud. Linux PCs and devices join the GeForce NOW native app family that also supports Windows, macOS, Chromebooks, mobile devices, smart TVs and more — unlocking flexible, on-demand gaming anywhere. Download the app today. For more details, check out all knowledge base articles on the GeForce NOW Linux beta app here. A Tale of the Cloud Adventure calls twice with two legendary journeys from inXile entertainment packed with wit, wonder and a few well-placed lute solos. Sing loud, fight hard and out-charm enemies. Get ready to sing, slash and swindle through the wild world of Caith in The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut. This dungeon-crawling role-playing game serves up clever puzzles, tactical turn-based battles and a hearty helping of bardic humor. Whether belting out battle tunes or charming foes into submission, gamers can enjoy an adventure that’s never sounded this good. Relive the songs and chaos that started it all. Plus, step back to where the saga began with The Bard’s Tale Trilogy. This remastered collection revives the classic, old-school dungeon crawling and tongue-in-cheek charm that started it all — now with smoother gameplay and polished visuals. It’s nostalgia wrapped in pure fantasy fun. Hot off the Cloud One mountain, countless close calls. Cairn is a survival-climbing adventure from The Game Bakers that pushes pro climber Aava up the unforgiving face of Mount Kami, a sheer giant that no one has ever managed to summit. Realistic climbing systems, resource management and route-planning turn each wall into a tense, puzzle-like challenge — blending simulation detail with atmospheric storytelling. In addition, members can look for the following: The Midnight Walkers (New release on Steam, Jan. 28, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Cairn (New release on Steam, Jan. 29, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Prototype (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Jan. 29) Prototype 2 (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Jan. 29) Warhammer 40,000: SPACE MARINE 2 (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass, Jan. 29, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Half Sword (New release on Steam, Jan.30, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Vampires: Bloodlord Rising (New release on Steam, Jan. 30, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) 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) Total War: Three Kingdoms (Epic Games Store) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Name a food item that gives you… +20 health-2 Dexterity — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) January 28, 2026

Title: Flight Controls Are Cleared for Takeoff on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:53 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-flight-controls/ The wait is over, pilots. Flight control support — one of the most community-requested features for GeForce NOW — is live starting today, following its announcement at CES earlier this month. Virtual captains can now bring dedicated flight gear into the cloud and feel every roll, yaw and throttle change with even more precision, starting with the Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS One. Time is running out on our T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition + 1 month of @NVIDIAGFN Ultimate giveaway! How to enter 1. Follow both @TMThrustmaster and @NVIDIAGFN accounts on social2. Repost this and share on your feed 5 winners will be chosen – ends 1/24. pic.twitter.com/B89mGwJoNQ — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) January 19, 2026 Remember to enter the giveaway for a chance to score a T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition and one month of a GeForce NOW Ultimate membership — follow Thrustmaster and GeForce NOW, and repost the giveaway post to enter before Saturday, Jan. 24. Also on the horizon, Delta Force from Team Jade (TiMi Studio Group) is coming soon to GeForce NOW, adding another big-name title to the cloud lineup. Get ready for all the action by streaming the four new games in this cloud this week. Pilots Wanted Members can now jump into their favorite flight and space simulation games with a full stick-and-throttle setup streamed right from the cloud. It’s all about dialing in that authentic, hands-on flying experience while keeping latency low and gameplay responsive on GeForce NOW. Full throttle in the cloud. To get right to flying, members can look for a dedicated row in the GeForce NOW app highlighting games that support flight controls, making it simple to spot great titles for putting their new setup through its paces. This initial flight control support rollout is just the beginning, with plans to keep tuning the experience and expand compatibility to more peripherals. Fire up the rig, plug in the Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS One and get ready to take off — the cloud cockpit is open and ready for flight. Your Next Mission: ‘Delta Force’ Team Jade’s Delta Force is coming soon to the cloud, ready to drop players into high-stakes extraction with an all-out warfare mode where coordination and precision matter just as much as raw firepower. When it launches on GeForce NOW, members will be able to jump into the action instantly from almost any device, taking advantage of high‑performance streaming to stay locked at smooth frame rates even in the most chaotic firefights. Get ready to squad up, Delta Force is inbound soon. On GeForce NOW, every long‑range shot, helicopter insertion and tense objective push can feel crisp and responsive, whether playing on low‑powered laptops, Macs or mobile devices. The cloud makes it easy to squad up, drop in and get straight to the mission without worrying about downloads, patches or local hardware. New in the Cloud A graceful little robot having the worst day in the universe. MIO: Memories in Orbit is a neon-tinged metroidvania about a nimble little robot waking up on a massive, overgrown ark called the Vessel with nothing but fractured memories and a whole lot of trouble coming its way. Dart through low-gravity corridors, chain together elegant wall-runs, glides and grapples, and tangle with rogue machines as the Vessel itself quietly steals the spotlight — moody, decaying and just alive enough to keep a few secrets. In addition, members can look for the following: MIO: Memories in Orbit (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Jan. 20) Bladesong (New release on Steam, Jan. 22) Rustler (New release on Epic Games Store, free starting Jan. 22) The Gold River Project (New release on Steam, Jan. 23, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. If you could fly to any video game destination, where would it be? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) January 21, 2026

Title: The Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered restores lost content and demo, out March 3 Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:01:17 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/26/the-legacy-of-kain-defiance-remastered-restores-lost-content-and-demo-out-march-3/ When players return to Nosgoth in Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered on PS4 and PS5, they are not only revisiting a defining chapter of the saga, but are also stepping into one that was never released. Included with the definitive edition of Defiance Remastered is a playable demo of The Dark Prophecy, the unfinished sixth entry in the Legacy of Kain series. For years, this project existed only in fragments, remembered through concept art and early development materials. Now, players can experience a preserved segment of that lost chapter firsthand. Play Video The demo is presented as a historical artifact rather than a reimagining. Freely explore its tone, environment direction, and early gameplay ideas as they were originally conceived. This is a rare chance to experience the direction the series was preparing to take and to witness how Nosgoth’s next chapter was intended to unfold. For longtime fans, it is a fun, what-if experience. For new players, it is a fascinating look at the creative ambition that followed Defiance. Rebuilding Nosgoth with care  While The Dark Prophecy looks toward an unrealized future, Defiance Remastered focuses on strengthening the experience seasoned players will remember. Across the main campaign, environmental gaps and stretched geometry have been repaired. Areas that once showed seams now feel structurally complete. Standing at the edge of a cathedral or overlooking a distant ruin, the world holds together without distortion or missing detail. A camera that works with you In addition to the original fixed camera, the remaster also boasts a new third-person free camera. For the first time, players can also rotate the camera across those vistas to admire Nosgoth from any angle without breaking immersion. Now players have clearer sightlines when managing multiple enemies, navigating vertical arenas, and switching between Raziel’s spectral abilities and Kain’s telekinetic control. The encounters remain the same, but players can read and respond to them with far greater confidence. Lighting, atmosphere, and player choice Every level has been relit to enhance mood and depth. Shadows are more deliberate. Fog feels denser and more atmospheric. Interiors carry a heavier sense of presence, while exterior spaces feel more expansive. If players prefer the original lighting style, they can switch back at any time. The updated lighting system is entirely optional, allowing players to tailor the experience to their preference. A reworked interface and deeper lore The original static menu has been replaced with a new ring menu designed to keep players immersed. The interface grants access to the maps, character skins, and a world encyclopedia filled with rich lore. Beyond these, expanded bonus galleries and restored content further support the narrative and smooth out pacing across the campaign. Sound that responds to the world Game audio has also received a meaningful upgrade. Additional music is integrated into levels and cutscenes, increasing variety and reinforcing emotional tone throughout the story. Environmental sound design is also refined. Footsteps now respond accurately to different surfaces. When Raziel crosses a wooden bridge, players can hear the wood cracking beneath him. When Kain steps onto rough stone or plush carpet, the sound shifts accordingly. Preserving the legacy Defiance Remastered is about preservation and clarity. Players experience the same story, the same characters, and the same dramatic weight that defined the original – what changes is the stability, responsiveness, and cohesion of the world around them. Alongside those improvements, The Dark Prophecy demo offers something rare in game history: the chance to play a chapter that once seemed lost. Together, they form a more complete view of Legacy of Kain’s past and the paths it might have taken.

Title: Unlock God of War Sons of Sparta’s toughest challenge in The Pit Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:14 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/26/unlock-god-of-war-sons-of-spartas-toughest-challenge-in-the-pit/ Looking for your next challenge in God of War Sons of Sparta? Go to the place all aspiring Spartans prove their worth as warriors, the Pit of Agonies.   Enter The Pit today The Pit is a separate endgame roguelike challenge mode that gives you different enemies and reward pools each time you play.  Play Video Normally The Pit is accessible only after you beat the main story to ensure those who attempt it are familiar with both Kratos’ Spartan arms and the foes you will face, but if you feel ready to test your skills earlier, you can input this sequence below in the starting menu to unlock it early:  Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, L1, R1, Touchpad Once entered, you will see a new option on your menu that can be used to take you into the challenge mode.  Two-player local co-op  While The Pit can be played entirely solo as Kratos, the team at Mega Cat Studios was inspired to bring back a gaming staple that defined so many childhood afternoons on the couch: 2-player co-op.  This is local, offline-only co-op in true retro style, so you’ll need to grab a buddy if you want to bring both Kratos and Deimos to face the challenges deep below.  Choose your agony  Each run begins by selecting your starting Agony, a global difficulty modifier that will add variety to each run and impact the way you play.  For example, the Agony of Torment will manifest healing vessels that must be destroyed to prevent enemies from regenerating health, while the Agony of Calamity will cause defeated enemies to burst into a fiery explosion.  As you progress through your run, you will have the option to add more Agonies or increase the effect of your starting choice.  Rewards Upon finishing a run, you will earn a Symbol of Suffering for your chosen Agonies. As you reach certain thresholds of total Symbols, you will unlock new Agonies to choose from.  Upon completion, you will also gain Ashes of Agony, a Pit-specific resource which can be used to acquire permanent upgrades that last between attempts.  Keeping score  If you like to track your progress (or earn some bragging rights), you’ll be able to see your current and high score at the end of each run.  Thank you to everyone who has supported God of War Sons of Sparta, available now on PS5. We hope you’ll enjoy the challenge of The Pit.

Title: PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for March: PGA Tour 2K25, Monster Hunter Rise, Slime Rancher 2, The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:30:40 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/25/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-march-pga-tour-2k25-monster-hunter-rise-slime-rancher-2-the-elder-scrolls-online-collection-gold-road/ March’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup features four games available to all PlayStation Plus members*.  Improve your swing on the green in PGA Tour 2K25, seek out adventure in Monster Hunter Rise, enjoy a mix of farm sim meets first-person adventure with Slime Rancher 2, and explore a massive multiplayer fantasy world in The Elder Scrolls Online. All these titles will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday March 3 until Monday April 6.  Let’s take a closer look at the games.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image PGA Tour 2K25 | PS5  Step onto golf’s biggest stages and prove you can rise among the greats. Compete in the ultimate test: The PGA Championship, The U.S. Open, and The Open Championship make their PGA TOUR 2K debut. Rise through the ranks in an expanded MyCareer, where every round builds your legacy. Create your path to greatness with new MyPlayer customization, upgraded Skill Trees, and advanced Course Designer tools. Then take your shot against the best in ranked, casual, and cross-platform multiplayer. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Monster Hunter Rise | PS5, PS4 The worldwide hit series Monster Hunter returns with a host of new gameplay features, original monsters and a story inspired by ancient Japanese folklore. Personalise your hunter, choose from 14 unique weapon types, recruit your Palico Felyne and all-new Palamute Canyne companions, and gear up to explore a range of vast, richly detailed hunting maps. Whether you prefer to go solo or enjoy the company of a four-person squad, smart difficulty scaling guarantees a fair and thrilling battle. The irresistible Monster Hunter loop remains, with each successful hunt yielding the materials required to craft and upgrade your weapons and armour, allowing you to hunt tougher monsters and gather more precious resources. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Slime Rancher 2 | PS5  Slime Rancher 2 is a sequel to the award-winning, smash-hit original that has been enjoyed by over 15 million fans worldwide. Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys to Rainbow Island, a mysterious land brimming with ancient technology, unknown natural resources, and an avalanche of wiggling, jiggling, new slimes to discover. As Beatrix attempts to unravel the island’s secrets and uncover its true purpose, she’ll build, ranch, and farm within a beautiful conservatory, whose sparkling glass walls give her full view of the prismatic paradise she now calls home. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road | PS5, PS4 Every legend starts somewhere, and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Write your story into a vibrant chapter of Tamriel’s distant past that takes place nearly 1,000 years before the iconic The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and discover a world steeped in adventure and possibility. Travel the vast land of Tamriel and discover a world of adventure. Explore the mushroom forests of Morrowind, battle Daedric foes in the realms of Oblivion, or face off against other players in PvP combat. The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road grants instant access to all major Chapter zones, biomes and quest arcs across Tamriel*. *2025 Content Pass not included View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Last chance to add February’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games to your library  PlayStation Plus members have until Monday March 2 to add Undisputed, Subnautica: Below Zero, Ultros, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown to their game library. 

Title: Life is Strange: Reunion hands-on report highlights six reasons to get excited for March 26 Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:30:08 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/24/life-is-strange-reunion-hands-on-report-highlights-six-reasons-to-get-excited-for-march-26/ It always comes back to Chloe Price and Max Caulfield. Through several games, branching narrative series Life is Strange has explored the consequences of love, friendship, and community, but the duo’s bond remains the beating heart of the overarching tale. As Life is Strange: Reunion is said to be the final chapter in Max and Chloe’s story, it’s no surprise that both characters have returned, thanks to the cumulative events of Life is Strange: Double Exposure. Although some of the more significant decisions you’ve made from the first game, such as Max and Chloe’s relationship and the fate of Arcadia Bay, have carried over as well. I spent some time with the game to dive into why fans should be excited about the partners-in-crime getting one last chance. Some more familiar faces return It’s not just about Max and Chloe making their comeback. Many characters from Life is Strange: Double Exposure appear, with Moses, a graduate, as a focal point because he is one of the victims of a fire that Max is trying to prevent. Dr. Yasmin Fayyad and her shapeshifting daughter Safi are present too, but Max’s friend Amanda was very much the focal point of the demo’s opening minutes. Which led to… Ready to Rewind again? My first task in the demo was to save Amanda from a demoralising heckler during her stand-up routine at the Snapping Turtle campus bar. It was a gentle reintroduction to Max’s Rewind ability, as once I failed my first attempt to stop the jeering troublemaker, I rewound our encounter with L1. Using the information I learned in our previous conversations, Max was able to talk to him again and make up a story that forced him to leave. Max’s ability can be accessed at any time, but fundamentally, its use in the demo was to get around tight-lipped people, such as realizing that spilling beer over Double Exposure’s disgraced university professor, Lucas, is the only way to get a sneaky peek at his hidden documents. The revelations from that action led Max to investigate the unsettling Abraxus House, triggering a more action driven use of Rewind. After bumping into another familiar character, journalism student Loretta, the two women were trapped in a creepy basement, under threat of discovery. Using a broom to barricade the door proved useless, but Rewind allowed me to find a far sturdier metal crowbar. But the danger wasn’t over yet. With the house due for early demolition, I then had to use Rewind to find and disarm all the detonators in the right order under a strict time limit, a fun sequence that showed off the potential for where the game might go later on. Chloe’s Backtalk returns Given that Chloe is playable, it’s only fair that her dialogue-puzzle-based Backtalk ability from Life is Strange: Before the Storm is here, too. Although its introduction in the demo focused less on withering sarcasm to get her way, and more on charismatic persuasion by bending the truth. After sneaking into the Snapping Turtle and then later being caught by security, I was asked to prove Chloe’s university credentials or risk her getting banned from campus. The Backtalk overlay popped up, offering a selection of replies under a time limit, with some responses carrying future consequences. The key to successfully answering lay in the scene’s prior setup, with the game giving me a chance to observe items around the bar and interact with others for information, I had to remember to make my lie sound convincing. So don’t worry if you’re put on the spot – as long as you’re paying attention and quick on your fingers, Backtalk is a blast. Both Max and Chloe are playable Becoming both characters in the demo created an interesting situation when they were reunited at a climactic point of my game time. Rather than forcing me to choose who to control or keep them entirely separate, Reunion allowed me to decide what each character said to the other, shaping the ebb and flow of their conversation and creating immediate cause and effect in their dialogue. Their journals are the perfect catch-up tool We also have access to both Max’s and Chloe’s journals, which provide backstory and world-building through their scribbled thoughts, stickers, and other ephemera. The same menu allowed me to read incoming text messages between characters, along with their previous texts, providing a rich insight into their prior relationships. You can take photos at any time Similar to previous games in the series, there are photo hotspots to uncover in Max’s scenes, for collectible compositions that save in her journal. But pressing up on the D-pad at any time while you’re controlling Max reveals a much-requested addition to the series – the ability to take an in-game photo whenever something catches your eye. Your personal snaps won’t be saved to Max’s journal, but are shareable with friends and via social media with a long press of the Create button. My short time with the game left me eager for more as Max and Chloe’s adventure together was just starting to heat up. March 26 is when we’ll all be able to experience the likely heart-wrenching decisions of what comes next when Life is Strange: Reunion launches on PS5.

Title: Scott Pilgrim EX: Enter Casa Vania, meet Goth Neil and Lady Envy Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:05 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/24/scott-pilgrim-ex-enter-casa-vania-meet-goth-neil-and-lady-envy/ Toronto is in turmoil! As the mysterious GCorp takes over the Queen City, the members of Sex Bob-Omb have been kidnapped by Metal Scott. Ramona, Scott and a couple of her evil Exes band together to venture across the City to save it from these ominous forces.One of the many places the gang will have to explore will be the shadowy halls of…Casa Vania. Scott Pilgrim EX is different from our previous two beat’em up titles: while it still has a lot of fighting, we wanted to add much bigger exploration and character interaction elements. The resulting game is a sort of “brawling adventure” hybrid. Players will be free to trek all over Toronto, visit shops, equip items and encounter their favorite characters from the Scott Pilgrim world.But of course, adventures require zones and a variety of environments. This led our team to create a warped version of Toronto for players to discover along with the game’s numerous quests. In The Hidden Castle, the third quest of Scott Pilgrim EX, the players must jump, punch and flip kick their way through demonic gangs in order to gain access to the somber staircases of Casa Vania. Credit: Scott Pilgrim moveset frames illustrated by Jonathan Kim Once they’ve entered the castle’s gloomy corridors, they find none other than…Goth Neil?Seemingly transformed, Sex Bob-Omb’s biggest fan has fallen under the thrall of a dark figure! While he seems like an invention for SP:EX, Goth Neil’s hails from the pages of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s own sketchbook: “In the original Scott Pilgrim books, there’s a big “Day of the Dead” party. I did some early sketches of Young Neil in a goth outfit, but he didn’t make the final cut.  Those sketches were published in later editions of the books, and some fans loved them. That’s part of the genesis of Goth Neil. Young Neil is a character who is always a bit child-like and naïve.” I initially sketched him holding an “egg-like rock”, but we later flipped the concept so that he’s holding a regular rock, which he thinks is a dinosaur egg.  The animators gave him so much quirky personality. I don’t remember who suggested he transform into a bat, but we thought it was so funny.” – Bryan Lee O’Malley, creator of Scott Pilgrim Goth Neil leaves the scene in his own inimitable style. But who rules over Casa Vania? Who has bewitched Young Neil so? None other than Lady Envy! In Scott Pilgrim EX, we wanted players to face colorful bosses while keeping in mind that fans of the Pilgrim world, whether they’re books, movies or animation, still wanted to see their favorite characters. We arrived at the idea that every “warped” environment would be headed by themed versions of recognizable faces from the Pilgrim canon. O’Malley tells us more about Lady Envy’s origins: “A project like this is a big collaboration between so many artists and storytellers. Lady Envy was one of the first bosses we discussed. She’s a mashup of so many fun references and homages to classic games we loved from the 80s-90s (“Casa Vania”). She might bring to mind a few more modern references, too.  She’s a cool horror-vampire-pirate pastiche, plus some pop-star flair to make her feel like the Envy Adams we know and love.” – Bryan Lee O’Malley, creator of Scott Pilgrim Credit: Lady Envy & Goth Neil design sketches by Bryan Lee O’Malley As Quest 3’s boss, Lady Envy will challenge the players with her dual blades and magical attacks. Will you be up to the challenge? Save Neil, the rest of the band, Toronto and more in Scott Pilgrim: EX, available March 3rd on PS4 and PS5.

Title: Look for your lost documentary making sister in an ancient fungus filled Antarctica in the walking sim horror Cryptica Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:16:08 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/look-for-your-lost-documentary-making-sister-in-an-ancient-fungus-filled-antarctica-in-the-walking-sim-horror-cryptica Antarctica is quite possibly the perfect setting for anything remotely horror related, given its absolute remoteness. All you'll find there are penguins, seals, and fungus, it is as no where as no where can be, of course serving as the setting for The Thing, so I guess maybe that's there too. And soon, the tundra will be home to another piece of horror media, a psychological horror game called Cryptica "where the apocalypse is just the beginning." Oh goody! Read more

Title: Action RPG Grim Dawn is getting a 5.5km expansion, a free update and shapeshifting to mark its 10th birthday Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:15:52 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/action-rpg-grim-dawn-is-getting-a-55km-expansion-a-free-update-and-shapeshifting-to-mark-its-10th-birthday A decade on from its 1.0 launch, action-RPG Grim Dawn is getting some new Fangs of Asterkarn DLC that adds 5.5 square kilometres of in-game terrain. Picture the extra geography barrelling out of the atmosphere like a boisterous asteroid, teeming with bosses and minibosses and unique items. Look out below! The DLC will increase the size of the base game by 76%, and will be prefaced by a free update with a new scaleable UI and revised stash feature, offering dedicated crafting and components pages. My, my, Grim Dawn, you’re certainly looking sprightly and well-padded, for a Diabbler of your seniority. Read more

Title: Colony sim Going Medieval, aka friendlier Rimworld, hits 1.0 release in March after 16 major updates Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:21:24 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/colony-sim-going-medieval-aka-friendlier-rimworld-hits-10-release-in-march-after-16-major-updates Colony sim and city builder Going Medieval will leave early access on 12th March, at which point it will presumably be retitled Gone Medieval. Yes, this is the sort of joke that ought to get you imprisoned – imprisonment being one of many features added to Going Medieval since the winter of 2021, when Sin described it as “a buildier, friendlier Rimworld spinoff”. Other elements introduced over the long, increasingly Medieval years include fire, water, siege weapons, and a trading system. The 1.0 launch will bring “a proper endgame, wonderful improvements, new content, and a lot of achievements”, write developers Foxy Voxel on Steam. God be praised! Break out the good wine, slaughter the prize calf and let the trumpets ring from the battlements! Here’s a trailer. Read more

Title: Assetto Corsa Rally's latest update adds laser-scanned Monte-Carlo stages and won't stop shouting about SNOW Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:19:51 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assetto-corsa-rallys-latest-update-adds-laser-scanned-monte-carlo-stages-and-wont-stop-shouting-about-snow Phhheeeeeeeepppppppp! Nope, that isn't the whistle which signals a rally car's about to hurtle through this neck of the woods, it's Assetto Corsa Rally devs Supernova Games Studios trying to get our attention so they can shout about SNOW. They've added some to their uber-simmy rally sim in its latest early access update, and it coats some new laser-scanned Monte-Carlo trails. Read more

Title: Resident Evil Requiem's zombie nightmare runs like a dream on PC Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:31:43 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/resident-evil-requiem-pc-performance-best-settings Been a while since I’ve done one of these. Been even longer since I didn’t have a complaint about wonky performance or some manner of debilitating stutter issue to open it with. Nope, Resident Evil Requiem is, on the technical side, a big and shiny blockbuster like they should be made: a good looker and a smooth runner both, almost regardless of graphics card heft. It is, as Capcom promised, the anti-Monster Hunter Wilds. Not a bad shooty-horror game, either. Read more