Title: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Ad Banned Over Sexual Assault Joke Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:35:57 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-ad-banned-over-sexual-assault-joke-2000670671 A commercial featuring the Replacers assaulting a male passenger at an airport security checkpoint can no longer air in the UK

Title: Gorgeous Pixel Art Cyberpunk Game Replaced Delayed At The Last Minute After Steam Demo Feedback Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:19:17 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/replaced-steam-demo-delayed-cyperpunk-2000670668 It won't be out next month as the indie team polishes the final version

Title: The Feds Reportedly Want Discord, Reddit, And Others To Doxx Users Who Criticize ICE Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:50:56 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/ice-reddit-discord-doxxing-dhs-subpoena-2000670648 Companies are being subpoenaed for personal info

Title: Local Dog Crashes Olympics, Chases Camera, Is Best Boy Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:40:15 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/local-dog-crashes-olympics-chases-camera-is-best-boy-ski-wolfdog-nazgul-2000670643 Nazgul just wanted to hang out with people, and he found some during a cross-country skiing event

Title: Jacksepticeye Apologizes For Criticizing Life Is Strange 2’s Political Message: ‘I’ve Learned A Great Deal In The Last 8 Years’ Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:30:02 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/life-is-strange-2-jacksepticeye-playthrough-politics-2000670659 Don’t Nod’s adventure game tackles everything from racism to homophobia

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: You're not crazy, trying to heal in Nioh 3 sometimes doesn't work - and Team Ninja is fixing it Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:56:12 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/nioh-3-patch-1-03-01-elixir-healing-bug-crash-fixes Nioh 3 has received a hot new update that brings plenty of bug fixes to very specific issues, but it also implements fixes for a few of the most common - and incredibly annoying - bugs. Patch 1.03.01 arrived earlier on all platforms, and it comes with a chunky set of notes. Read more

Title: Watch the Battlefield 6 Season 2 gameplay reveal here Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:34:14 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-6-season-2-reveal-watch-times After a one-month delay, we’re finally days away now from the start of Battlefield 6’s Season 2 of live service. The second season is being revealed today, following weeks of teasers, and some Battlefield Labs testing of the first new map arriving with the new season. Read more

Title: Diablo 4’s next class is the Warlock, but you can sort of play it today in Diablo 2: Resurrected’s new DLC Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:10:04 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/diablo-4-warlock-reveal-diablo-2-anniversary-spotlight Diablo 4’s segment in the big Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight was among the biggest, even if the reason most of us tuned in was somewhat spoiled earlier in the same livestream. Blizzard unveiled the Warlock, the second of two classes coming to the game with the upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion. Read more

Title: Battlefield 6's next season will speed up battle pass progression, and make it so Redsec players who don't own the game can actually make progress Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:04:13 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-6-season-2-major-goals-gameplay-changes Ahead of the start of Battlefield 6’s Season 2 next week, Battlefield Studios has shared some insight into a few of the major goals the developer has with the Season 2 patch. The game’s second season was delayed in mid-January, and the developer even brought back Battlefield Labs to test out some of the new content and features coming with the new season. Read more

Title: Nintendo Comes After Pokemon Store That Got Robbed Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:09:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-comes-after-pokemon-store-that-got-robbed/1100-6538251/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f A New York Pokemon Card store called The Poke Court made headlines earlier this year when it was robbed at gunpoint by thieves who stole over $100,000 in Pokemon cards and merch. Now, The Poke Court has lost its name as well after Nintendo's lawyers contacted the store.On Instagram, the store formerly known as The Poke Court unveiled its new name, The Trainer Court, as well as the new logo. The post also explained that "Nintendo reached out to us with concerns about our name and logo. This means we're evolving! Same team, same ridiculous hit rate, and soon, even greater things coming your way."The store also thanked fans for supporting it support "amidst the robbery and beyond." The Trainer Court wasn't the only high-profile victim of thieves. In December 2025, thieves hit LA Sports Cards in Burbank and escaped with $100,000 or more in Pokemon cards and other collectibles.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: How To Get The True Ending In Mewgenics Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:09:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/mewgenics-true-ending-final-boss-guide/2900-7506/ Are you hoping to obtain the true ending in Mewgenics? This is one of the longest and most arduous tasks in a game that's already filled to the brim with challenges. But, if you're up for it, you'll reach the pinnacle that only a few have dared to brave. We've got all the details for you, including information about the final boss. Oh, and just so we're clear, this article does contain massive spoilers.Note: Before we continue, we want to remind you that reaching this stage of the game requires you to complete a bunch of progression quests for Dr. Beanies. Along the way, you also have to defeat numerous major bosses. Eventually, after quite an ordeal, you should have access to The Infinite, the last secret zone in the game. And if you're just as curious as a cat, you can take a look at various articles in our Mewgenics guides hub, too. Final boss: The Creator - Phase 1 (The Good Cats)Assuming you've done Dr. Beanies' tasks and you've made it to the Infinite, then you still have a tall order ahead of you. The Mewgenics final boss fight against the Creator is a multi-phase encounter. It takes several rounds and exhaustion is likely to set in.Stats: The Creator - 999 HP, 0 ATK, 0 SPD, and 5 LCK.Good Cats - Variable stats.Don't bother attacking the Creator since he'll just push everyone to the walls of the chamber.The Good Cats refer to the doppelgangers of your current party members. They are exact copies of each character, right down to their abilities and item loadouts.You're up against mirror images of your own team, so try to focus on the most threatening units--i.e. those with high Speed, multiple attacks/actions, and area-of-effect (AOE) abilities. Prior to this bout, you could opt to equip certain gear pieces with penalties just to debuff your team's clones. However, this is also very risky. In any case, don't dawdle too much here. Just finish this phase as swiftly as possible. Final boss: The Creator - Phase 2 (The Destroyer)After eliminating your doppelgangers, you should be one step closer to unlocking the true ending in Mewgenics. However, you still need to contend with the Creator boss' second phase. This is when he transforms into the Destroyer.Stats: 500 HP, 9 ATK, 3 SPD, and 5 LCK.The Destroyer's main attack is a melee swipe that hits two tiles in front of him.Each time you hit him, he'll bring up his shield and block all subsequent attacks from that direction. Melee strikes will also cause him to push back that attacker.He periodically charges up Holy Blast. He won't block in multiple directions, save for one. He'll continue to push back attackers outside of the spell's radius.The idea here is to spread out with your team so you can hit the Destroyer from multiple angles. If he faces toward one direction, then your next unit should hit him from the sides or from behind.Then, whenever the boss casts Holy Blast, use multi-hit abilities like Arrow Flurry since he won't change directions while he's channeling. Likewise, classes with multiple reactive maneuvers, such as a Monk with Running Jab and Way of the Hare, can run circles around the boss to hit him several times in a single turn.Once the Destroyer's health is low enough, he'll transition to another sub-phase. His abilities will become even deadlier:He'll throw his shield at a random character, dealing high damage and likely downing that unit.His Precognition spell causes him to dodge every attack made against him. Your only recourse is to rely on damage-over-time (DOT) effects from earlier and DPS bursts as he's channeling Holy Blast.His melee maneuver changes to Annihilation, where he strikes two tiles multiple times. This will likely kill any character with less than 20 HP. Final boss: The Creator - Phase 3 (The Father and the Child)Once the Destroyer has fallen, it's time to face the Father and the Child. At this stage, your characters might be exhausted already, which minimizes the amount of health and mana that they recover each turn.Stats: The Father - 999 HP; no other stats.The Child - 400 HP, 0 ATK, 3 SPD, and 5 LCK.The Child is your main target. The Father cannot be hit at all.The Father periodically slams units to the walls of the arena, dealing knockback damage.The Child alternates among three spells in succession: Purity (red), Pulse (blue), and Wrath (gold).Each spell has a counter which starts at 7 points. This ticks down each time the Child is hit by an attack. Once the counter reaches zero, that spell is cast and the next spell is activated.Multiple Cherub corpses will also fall down from the sky. These can block line of sight. They can also be revived and slain to gain the All Stats Up buff.This part of the final boss battle is all about properly managing your unit's actions. While it's tempting to attack repeatedly, you still have to consider the mechanics of each spell that will be cast when the counter reaches zero.Purity Each time a unit deals damage, the tile that it's on, as well as adjacent tiles, become targeted. When the counter hits zero, the targeted tiles will get blasted by a beam.Ideally, each character should expend all their attacks, before moving away.Pulse The boss periodically moves and tramples toward the unit that dealt damage--i.e. somewhat akin to Boris from the Sewers. When the counter hits zero, a shockwave will push back all units.Spread out a bit when attacking so the boss doesn't trample multiple characters.Wrath All tiles in the room will be targeted. The only safe zones are those blocked by line of sight from the boss.You can have a Tank (or a character with high HP) stand near the boss, while everyone hides behind that unit. Alternatively, you can use the Cherub corpses as cover.Once you've defeated the final boss in Mewgenics, you'll be treated to a victory parade. Just kidding! By the time you return home, Dr. Beanies will tell you that the Creator actually managed to regenerate. Whoops! Dr. Beanies' Nuke Quest - Part 1 and 2 (The Throbbing Domain and The Rift)Knowing that the Creator is still alive, Dr. Beanies concocts a plan to annihilate it for good. This kickstarts the last progression quest, which happens to lead to the true ending in Mewgenics.Dr. Beanies gives you three items in succession. You need to clear specific secret zones and then return to him so you can tackle the next objective.Jar of RadiationRequired destination: Throbbing Domain in Act 1 - Fill it with the blood of the Throbbing King.Modifier: At the end of your turn, deal 1 damage to everything. At the end of each battle, gain +1 to a random stat and -1 to a random stat, permanently.Jar of Radiated BloodRequired destination: The Rift in Act 2 - Add a bit of Chaos to it.Modifier: Whenever you take damage, spawn a friendly Clot that can grow into a copy of yourself. At the end of each battle, gain +2 to a random stat and -2 to a random stat, permanently.As you can see, the requirements are pretty straightforward. Do separate runs to clear the aforementioned zones, beating the Throbbing King and Chaos in the process. Then, in the event panel, choose the dialogue options to "collect blood" and "collect flesh."The only downside is that the cat that has these items equipped will have their attributes completely messed up. You probably don't want to equip these on stalwart characters that you've bred perfectly. Dr. Beanies' Nuke Quest - Part 3 (The Infinite)After completing the Jar of Radiated Blood quest, Dr. Beanies gives you the third and final quest item... a Nuke!NukeRequired destination: The Infinite in Act 3 - Take it to the Infinite and wait for the signal from Dr. Beanies to set it off.Modifier: Grants +2 Brace. If this cat dies, it explodes and deals 50 damage to everything. Gain the "Trigger the Nuke" bonus ability.Once more, you need to head back to the Infinite to face the Creator. However, a character does need to equip the Nuke. Give it to someone with high HP and is unlikely to die, such as a Tank.Eventually, when you come face to face with the Creator, Dr. Beanies will tell you that the boss must be in his primordial form. This means you have to reach phase 3 of the battle.Then, the start of phase 3, Dr. Beanies will tell you to set off the Nuke to finish the job. Just click on the "Trigger the Nuke" button and be ready for what comes next.Note: We're causing to pause for a break here. The next sections contain major spoilers where we include more details about the endings. If you just want to learn about the quest steps, then you can stop reading here. But, if you're really curious, then you can keep scrolling down. What happens if you use the Nuke in Mewgenics?Using the Nuke won't actually cause your team to perish. In fact, it unlocks the true ending in Mewgenics.A cutscene will play where Dr. Beanies shows up in the time machine. He rescues your cats in the nick of time, pun intended. However, before the contraption can bring everyone home, Steven attacks and possesses Dr. Beanies. The last credits will finally roll.But, wait, there are some additional post-credits scenes, too:A zombified and deranged-looking Dr. Beanies reappears in front of P-Mart. He then moves to the sewers, as though he's taken the role of Frank.A shooting star appears in the sky and the words "The End?" flash on your screen.Steven refers to this conclusion as the "Steven Ending."Steven says that he's been snooping around the files and that he saw "pieces of a DLC in there." Looks like we're in for more chaotic meowing in the future...Note: Once you've used the Nuke and returned home, you'll receive various class-specific endgame rewards for the cats that survived the bout. Likewise, Dr. Beanies will provide you with the Jar of Radiation once more, just in case you want to redo the Nuke Quest. What happens if you don't use the Nuke in Mewgenics?Lastly, let's talk about what happens if you don't use the Nuke in Mewgenics. Well, here's where things get even more interesting:After a round has passed during the third phase of the Creator boss fight, Dr. Beanies will show up via hologram again. He'll keep telling you to activate the bomb.If you keep fighting the Creator normally, he'll become even more irate. He'll then refer to you--the player--as Magdalene. (The player is also referred to as Magdalene in the end credits.)Dr. Beanies admonishes you for not triggering the bomb. He also adds that it was the Creator/Father/God who took Isaac away from you.In a way, this whole ordeal, from the time you picked two cats at the start of the campaign, is tied to the events of The Binding of Isaac, developer Edmund McMillen's previous game. Magdalene, Isaac's mother, seeks atonement for having driven her son away. Now, we know that the Creator took Isaac and we have a way to enact his mother's vengeance with searing nuclear fire.Then again, if you still avoid using the Nuke, Dr. Beanies does it for you instead. He'll activate the bomb, which also leads to the same true ending cutscene.That does it for our guide on how to get the true ending in Mewgenics. We hope you enjoyed this whole journey with your fuzzy feline fighters. If you've yet to reach this part of the campaign, then we encourage you to read our boss guide and quest guide. We also have a legendary unlocks and endgame rewards guide so you know what you can obtain with various classes.Mewgenics has over a dozen classes, along with hundreds of skills and items, to keep future runs refreshing. You've got your work cut out for you, especially with countless potential synergies and random permutations. If you need more help, you can always take a look at our Mewgenics guides hub.

Title: Every Video Game Showcase To Watch In 2026 Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:06:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/every-video-game-showcase-to-watch-in-2026/2900-7446/ Around the middle of the year, the primary source of entertainment isn't a new Netflix series or a big-budget Hollywood movie, but rather a seemingly endless supply of video game showcases. Recently, we've seen the idea of dedicated livestreams expand further, with publishers and various gaming initiatives hosting them year-round. What that means is that you can look forward to digital events that'll keep you in the loop with all of the upcoming games on the horizon.Whether they be from established gaming giants like Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo or smaller indie-focused livestreams like the Wholesome Direct, these typically follow the same format of unloading a bunch of trailers for new and upcoming games for you to enjoy at your leisure. Keeping track of all these broadcasts can be challenging, but to make things easier, you can scroll down below to see what's on the way. We're also keeping track of all the showcases that have already come and gone, so if you missed one, you can just click the link in each slide to watch the highlights.We'll keep this list updated throughout the year, so you can check back often to see what else you can look forward to as soon as it's announced.2026 video game showcasesResident Evil Showcase -- January 15Xbox Developer Direct -- January 22World of Warcraft: State of Azeroth -- January 29Nintendo Direct: Tomodachi Life -- January 29Overwatch Spotlight -- February 4Hearthstone Spotlight -- February 9Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight -- February 11Black Voices in Gaming Showcase -- February 19Future Games Show: Spring Showcase -- March 12Summer Game Fest -- June 5Story Rich Showcase -- June 5-7The Game Awards 2026 -- December 10 Indie Fan Fest -- February 19The second Indie Fan Fest will present new game reveals, world premiere trailers, and more for unreleased games. Even better, several of these games will have demos that you can check out in the February 2026 Steam Next Fest event.When to watch:February 19 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ETWhere to watch:YouTubeTwitch Black Voices in Gaming Showcase -- February 19An event that aims to address the lack of visibility for Black creators, the Black Voices in Gaming Showcase will show off games at various stages of development--from early concepts to near-launch titles--and it will also celebrate creativity, culture, and innovation in games.When to watch:February 19 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ETWhere to watch:YouTubeTwitch Future Games Show: Spring Showcase -- March 12The first of three Future Games Show events planned for 2026, the Future Games Show Spring Showcase will offer exclusive trailers and developer deep-dives on a wide range of video games.When to watch:March 12Where to watch:YouTubeTwitch Summer Game Fest - June 5Summer Game Fest 2026 will kick off this year from the Dolby Theatre, and showrunner Geoff Keighley has promised a "spectacular, cross-platform showcase of what's next in video games."When to watch: June 5Where to watch:YouTubeTwitch Story Rich Showcase -- June 5-7A brand-new video event dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games, the Story-Rich Showcase will take place within the Summer Game Fest period. The event will spotlight a lineup of 20-25 narrative-driven games, and viewers can expect first looks, new trailers, release dates, updates, and a few surprises.When to watch:June 5-7Where to watch:TBC The Game Awards 2026 -- December 10Geoff Keighley has announced the date for The Game Awards 2026 almost an entire year in advance, and it'll be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. More details will be revealed later this year.When to watch:December 10Where to watch:YouTubeTwitch In case you missed itWith so many video game showcases scheduled for 2026, there's a chance that you might miss one. Fret not, because we'll be keeping track of them, and you can keep browsing below to grab links to the original livestream and the stories we wrote about them. We've arranged the list according to the date that each event originally aired. Resident Evil Showcase -- January 15Capcom showed off more gameplay for Resident Evil Requiem, teasing thrilling survival-horror and action, creepy zombies, and one really big revolver.Where to watch:YouTubeAll the news:Resident Evil Requiem Showcase Reveals Grace And Leon Gameplay Differences Xbox Developer Direct -- January 22The first big Xbox showcase of the year kept things short and sweet, focusing on games like Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Kiln, and Beast of Reincarnation.Where to watch:YouTubeAll the news:Xbox Developer Direct 2026: All the announcementsForza Horizon 6 Channels Initial D-Inspired Anime Racing With Its New ModeFable And Forza Horizon 6 Are Coming To PS5 To Help Reach The "Largest Number Of People Possible"Forza Horizon 6 Gets Official May Release Date, More Than 550 CarsFable's New Open World Has 1,000+ NPCs As A "Living Population"New Fable Keeps Series Tradition Of Kicking Chickens Alive, And You'll Be Judged For ItFable Is Pulling Inspiration From An Unlikely (And Extremely Popular) TV ShowFable Releases This Autumn, Coming To PS5 At LaunchGame Freak's Beast Of Reincarnation Team Is "Relatively Small" With Many External DevelopersBeast Of Reincarnation Doesn't Look Like Anything Game Freak Has Made BeforeDouble Fine's New Game, Kiln, Features Pottery Battles To The Death World of Warcraft: State of Azeroth -- January 29The State of Azeroth livestream revealed what's next for World of Warcraft and Classic World of Warcraft, introduced Azeroth interiors for budding home decorators, and teased the launch of Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition.Where to watch:YouTubeAll the news:What to expect from World of Warcraft in 2026 Nintendo Direct: Tomodachi Life -- January 29One of the weirdest games coming out this year, Tomodachi Life is shaping up to be an interesting social-life sim.Where to watch:YouTube All the news:Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Lets You Have A Love Square With A Clown Because Why Not?Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Adds Same-Sex Relationships And Non-Binary MiisNintendo Places Image-Sharing Restrictions On "Certain" Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Features Overwatch Spotlight -- February 4A new era of Overwatch is upon us, as Blizzard is introducing some massive changes to the game. From dropping the "2" from its title to introducing several new heroes, Blizzard's popular hero shooter is being changed on a fundamental level as the company aims to transform it into a "Forever Game".Where to watch:YouTubeAll the news:Overwatch Is Dropping The 2 And Launching A New "Story-Driven Era"Overwatch Is Finally Getting A Cat Hero, A Decade After InceptionOverwatch Is About To Reach Peak Cute With Sanrio Hello Kitty CollabOverwatch Director Says Upcoming Changes Will Upset The Game's Balance: "There's No Getting Around That"Yes, Overwatch Characters Have Been Getting Sexier, But Not For The Obvious ReasonOverwatch Is Getting Five New Characters, Here's A First Look At What They DoOverwatch Kills Its First Character, But That Won't Stop You From Playing As ThemGoodbye Overwatch 2, Hello Overwatch: The Story-Driven, "Forever Game" Blizzard Promised Is Finally HereOverwatch Team Is "Not Comfortable" Releasing AI-Generated Content, But Blizzard Is Open To Experimenting Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase -- February 5Nintendo's third-party partners were in the spotlight during a livestream dedicated to upcoming Switch and Switch 2 games.Where to watch:YouTubeAll the news:Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hits Switch 2 This JuneThis Dinosaur Stealth Game On Switch 2 Lets Four Players Share Controls, For Whatever ReasonA New Paranormasight Game Is Coming And I'm Begging You Not To Sleep On It AgainThis Game Looks Like If Split Fiction Were An 80s Anime And We’re Obsessed Hearthstone Spotlight -- February 9Another developer-led showcase, Blizzard revealed that Hearthstone will celebrate its 12th year with a new Core Set and a new expansion based on one of World of Warcraft's most iconic events.Where to watch:YouTubeTwitchAll the news:Hearthstone's Next Expansion Cataclysm Coming March 17, Imagines If Deathwing WonHearthstone Isn't Getting A Physical Trading Card Game Anytime Soon, Here's Why Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight -- February 11The Diablo franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and Blizzard revealed some big updates for current games in the franchise like Diablo 2, Diablo 4, and Diablo Immortal.Where to watch:YouTubeTwitchAll the news:Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Puts Badass Amazons Front And CenterIf You Thought Diablo 4 Didn't Have Enough Skill Trees, You're In LuckWarlock Is Diablo's Newest Class, And It's Coming To (Almost) Every Diablo GameDiablo 4's Next Location Won't Be "Grotesque, Destroyed, And Ruined," And Its Devs Appreciate The BreakHow A Diablo 2 Game Manual Found New Purpose In Diablo 4's Latest ExpansionMajor Diablo 2 DLC Adds Features Fans Have Waited Decades For--But It'll Cost You PlayStation State of Play -- February 12The first State of Play from Sony kicked with an impressive hour-long presentation. Alongside Konami announcing the first new Castlevania game in many years and a port of Metal Gear Sold 4, the show also featured a first look at Ghost of Yotei's new multiplayer mode, the confirmation of a PC port for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and much more.Where to watch:YouTubeTwitchAll the news:PlayStation State Of Play February 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And GamesPlayStation Is Bringing Back An Unexpected Series With A New, Zelda-Like SpinGhost of Yotei Becomes Legendary With New Multiplayer DLC Coming In MarchDeath Stranding 2 PC Port Releases In March4 Loop Has A Giant Rubik’s Cube Boss And Alien Berries That Teleport EnemiesHere’s A First Look At Resident Evil Requiem’s Raccoon City Police Department Decades After RE2New Legacy Of Kain Game Revealed, And It’s Out Next MonthA New Dead Or Alive Game Is In The WorksRayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Includes Five Versions Of Game, Interactive DocumentaryMetal Gear Solid 4 And Peace Walker Coming As Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2New Castlevania Game Is Coming From The Dead Cells And Rogue Prince Of Persia DevsSilent Hill: Townfall Shifts First-Person Survival To New TownJohn Wick Is Getting A 3D Action Game, Lets You Murder Gangsters With Household ObjectsMarathon Open Beta Announced, Coming Very Soon With Special Perks For PS Plus MembersNew PlayStation Plus Games Revealed, Including Day-One Release For All SubscribersMarvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Is Building A Packed Roster, New Trailer ShowsGod Of War Trilogy Remake Announced, Brings Back Original Voice ActorSony Reveals New God Of War Sidescroller, And It’s Out Right Now Silent Hill Transmission -- February 12Konami's Silent Hill Transmission livestream wasn't too long, but it did reveal that the next game is expanding into first-person survival horror. Set in the Scottish seaside town of St. Amelia, protagonist Simon Ordell will have to use a handheld portable TV to detect the monsters around him. The game is being developed by Scottish team Screen Burn, who previously produced Stories Untold and Observation.Where to watch:YouTubeAll the news:Silent Hill: Townfall Shifts First-Person Survival Horror To New Town

Title: DayZ Creator: Please Do Not Preorder Our Game, But Also Please Preorder Our Game Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:05:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dayz-creator-please-do-not-preorder-our-game-but-also-please-preorder-our-game/1100-6538254/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f The console edition of DayZ creator Dean Hall's next game, Icarus, is finally releasing in March after a delay--and Hall does not want you to preorder it. Also, he does want you to preorder it.Writing on Reddit, Hall said his personal feeling is, "Don't preorder games, folks." But his commercial brain wants people to preorder it. "Please preorder games, as it's the only way PlayStation [and] Xbox notice us."Hall is known for speaking his mind, and he's a big proponent of open and honest communication with fans, so it's not too surprising to hear him speak like this.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: I'm Leaving Fortnite For Overwatch With Its 2026 Update Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/im-leaving-fortnite-for-overwatch-with-its-2026-update/2300-6466724/ After hearing about all the work the team at Blizzard had done over the last few years to improve Overwatch, and then learning of its big 2026 reset, I thought now would be a great time to see if Overwatch could replace the space Fortnite, a game I felt was starting to get a little stale, was currently occupying in my gaming rotation.

Title: Dragon Ball's Christopher Sabat on when he finally felt Vegeta’s impact Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:01:18 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/dragon-ball-christopher-sabat-interview-vegeta-impact-anime/ I’ve never met a Dragon Ball fan from the ’90s who wasn’t profoundly affected by the series in some way, whether it was their first exposure to anime and manga, a character whose personality they idolized, or the inspiration the show gave them to hit the gym. The late, great Akira Toriyama changed shonen anime, creating an influence seen in One Piece, Bleach, Naruto, and many more.

Title: Mewgenics soundtrack just released on Spotify, and it's an instant classic Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:51:20 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/mewgenics-soundtrack-music-spotify-where-to-listen-ridiculon/ Who knew that songs about flushing poop and eating rat legs could be so catchy? If you're like me, you've had the terrific Mewgenics soundtrack stuck in your head constantly since the release of the roguelike cat RPG on Steam earlier this month. It looks like the Mewgenics soundtrack won't be losing its chokehold on me anytime soon, given that every track in the game just went live on Spotify.

Title: Highguard's website is down, but Wildlight apparently still has plans for future content updates Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:16:55 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/highguard-website-down/ All is not well in the realm of Highguard. After a very rocky launch shortly followed by a massive round of layoffs at development studio Wildlight Entertainment, Highguard's official website, playhighguard.com, has gone down. Rather than redirecting to a 404 page, the game's website — which previously hosted character bios, lore, and info about future updates — now displays the Highguard logo along with the text, "Site Unavailable. This site is currently unavailable. Please contact support@codethirtytwo.com for assistance." The site appears to have gone down between Feb. 16 and 17.

Title: God of War Sons of Sparta interactive map Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:01:49 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/map/god-of-war-sons-of-sparta-interactive-map/ Kratos’ coming-of-age journey in God of War Sons of Sparta finds him and his brother Deimos searching for a missing Spartan outside the walls of the city. As Kratos, you’ll come across plenty of enemies out for your blood, as well as dozens of collectibles to pick up during your travels.

Title: People of Note preview: Expedition 33 meets KPop Demon Hunters Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/people-of-note-preview-expedition-33-kpop-demon-hunters/ Shakespeare once wrote, “All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” This is certainly true in People of Note, but the players are musicians and almost everyone on said stage is trying to kill you. Developed by Iridium Studios and published by Annapurna Interactive, the turn-based RPG was described during Tokyo Game Show as “Clair Obscur meets KPop Demon Hunters.” Slated for release later this year, a recent digital preview event attended by Polygon and subsequent demo showed off more of the melodic fun the game has to offer.

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: Survive the Quarantine Zone and More With Devolver Digital Games on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:00:35 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-quarantine-zone/ NVIDIA kicked off the year at CES, where the crowd buzzed about the latest gaming announcements — including the native GeForce NOW app for Linux and Amazon Fire TV sticks, community-requested flight-control support and a stacked AAA lineup for the year. Check out what the creators of the YouTube channels Cloud Gaming Battle and Anytime Anywhere Gaming had to say in their latest videos exploring GeForce NOW at CES: Plus, read what the community said about the upcoming native GeForce NOW app on Linux. The energy continues this GFN Thursday with the launch of Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, Devolver Digital’s most haunting and atmospheric release yet. Check it out along with other top Devolver Digital games on GeForce NOW and nine new games in the cloud this week. Here’s your chance to win a T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition + 1 month of @NVIDIAGFN Ultimate. How to enter 1. Follow both @TMThrustmaster and @NVIDIAGFN accounts on social2. Repost this and share on your feed 5 lucky winners will be chosen – good luck! pic.twitter.com/DDxzcGwt8I — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) January 14, 2026 And flight sim fans can soar even higher with a Thrustmaster giveaway, featuring the T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition and one month of a GeForce NOW Ultimate membership for free — follow Thrustmaster and GeForce NOW, and repost the giveaway post for a chance to win before Jan. 24. Welcome to the Zone Trust no one, file everything. Quarantine Zone: The Last Check drops into the cloud this week, bringing the eerie isolation and grim decision-making of its Steam debut to any device powered by GeForce NOW. Armed with advanced screening tools and instincts, players are put in charge of a critical checkpoint during a zombie outbreak — where one wrong choice could let the infection slip past the post. Screen survivors, manage scarce resources and hold back the undead. Holding the line is only the beginning — reinforce defenses and keep the camp alive as chaos intensifies with each passing day. Quarantine Zone: The Last Check streams at full GeForce RTX 5080 power for GeForce NOW Ultimate members, bringing razor-sharp visuals and ultrasmooth performance to every tense border crossing. Every document check, difficult decision and late-night shift in the guard booth hits harder with maxed-out settings and buttery frame rates, all without long installs or hardware worries getting in the way of the paranoia. No trip through the Devolver catalog would be complete without revisiting its eclectic, chaotic hits already streaming on GeForce NOW. Check out Cult of the Lamb, Ball x Pit, Hotline Miami, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, Inscryption and Enter the Gungeon — where every dodge roll matters and every chest hides mayhem. Each of these titles showcases Devolver’s knack for daring design and unforgettable worlds — now all one click away through GeForce NOW. Time to Play Sink into the shadows and steal everything that isn’t nailed down. Styx: Shards of Darkness sneaks back in with a signature goblin grin and a dagger never too far from trouble. Published by Focus Home Interactive, this stealth adventure leans into vertical level design, tight shadows and sarcastic commentary from gaming’s most lovable little assassin. Expect big, open environments to pick apart, a toolkit full of invisibility tricks, traps and clones, and plenty of chances to turn a quiet infiltration into chaotic improv when plans go sideways. In addition, members can look for the following: Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (New release on Steam, Jan. 12, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Star Wars Outlaws (Ubisoft Connect, now available on Xbox Game Pass) The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (New release on Steam, Jan. 15) Styx: Shards of Darkness (New release on Epic Games Store, free on Jan. 15) Styx: Master of Shadows (New release on Epic Games Store, free on Jan. 15) Guild Wars: Reforged (Steam) Mon Bazou (Steam) Tavern Keeper (Steam) Waterpark Simulator (Steam) For Game Pass titles on Ubisoft Connect, reference this article on how to log in. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: 11 indie gems to look forward to in 2026 Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:01:27 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/18/11-indie-gems-to-look-forward-to-in-2026/ This year is promising some great PlayStation 5 games – our Most Wanted Games of Early 2026 is easy proof of that. But we’re only just getting started. There’s so much more on the way, and with PS5 not only home to the biggest releases but also an exciting hotbed of super cool indie titles, it’s only fair to give you an enticing glimpse at why we’re so hyped for the coming months. Coffee Talk Tokyo | May 21 | PS5 If you’ve ever wanted to safely talk to yokai about their lives (or afterlives) over a cup of joe, then pull up a seat at the Tokyo cafe Chorus Worldwide has set up. If you’re not familiar with the lovely Coffee Talk series, this iteration continues its calming narrative, where you prepare and serve drinks to supernatural customers seeking chilled conversation and warm contemplation. Fishbowl | April TBD | PS5 Play Video As odd as its title might sound, Fishbowl carries a depth that’s already caught the eyes and tugged at the hearts of those who’ve played it. Exploring a journey of grief and self-discovery, the two-person studio of imissmyfriends promises a thoughtful and emotional visual novel. A coming-of-age tale set over a month, Fishbowl features sorting-and-matching puzzle gameplay elements, but, most importantly, it aims to teach players that taking things one day at a time is sometimes the only way to move forward. Hela | TBD 2026 | PS5 Play Video It’s entirely possible that when you first heard the title of this 3D co-op adventure, images of Nordic fire and brimstone came to mind. But never fear, Hela is pretty much the opposite. In fact, the only Scandinavian landscapes that have inspired this wholesome journey are those that have you reaching for the Create button for a revisit. Windup’s beautiful-looking escapade of puzzles and teamwork – via either local split-screen or online if you want to bring a buddy – lets you become a sickly witch’s mousey familiar, brewing healing potions and helping the local village with acts of kindness. Inkonbini: One Store. Many Stories | April TBD | PS5 Play Video Need space for a cosy gaming experience? Nagai Industries has you covered with this nostalgic slice-of-life narrative, where human connections created by everyday events are entirely the point. Inspired by early 1990s Japan, Inkobini sets you in a small-town convenience store where you not only go through the meditative routine of preparing the shop for customers, but also hear their tales and forge relationships. The branching narrative shapes your conversations as you help the neighbourhood grow and thrive. Mina the Hollower | Spring 2026 | PS5, PS4 Play Video One of the most anticipated titles of 2026, Yacht Club Games’ action-adventure blends an 8-bit aesthetic with modern design sensibilities, a combination that helped Shovel Knight become such a beloved indie darling. Genius inventor Mina isn’t just a dab hand with weapons like her Nightstar whip and daggers, but can also use her hollowing ability to burrow underground – perfect for mixing up combat and traversal in the many dungeons of the cursed Tenebrous Isle. Fan favourite musicians Jake Kaufman (the Shantae series) and Yuzo Koshiro (Streets of Rage/Shinobi series) are also along for the adventure’s infectiously slick soundtrack. Mortal Shell II | TBD 2026 | PS5 Play Video Let’s step away from the cosy side for a spell, and get our hands a little dirty with the sequel to Cold Symmetry’s original action-RPG. While standalone from its predecessor, Mortal Shell II continues to deliver the unflinching fights, nightmarish enemies, and haunting open world that fans previously enjoyed. The corpses of departed warriors are yours to awaken and possess to utilize their many abilities. Finishers have been upgraded, and the stamina gauge has been removed to speed up combat. Oh, and there are firearms, too, so your bloody quest to reclaim the Undermether’s stolen eggs gives you a chance to introduce the likes of shotguns and rapid-fire crossbows to your foes. Mouse P.I. For Hire | March 19 | PS5 Play Video Evoking the hand-drawn aesthetic of classic 1930s cartoons, Fumi Games’s first-person shooter blends detective noir storytelling with all-action blasting. If you like jazz, machine guns, grizzled narration, and oversized white gloves, then Mouseburg will be your home away from home. But be warned – just like the animation it apes, this is a game where almost anything can happen. Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse | March 5 | PS5, PS4 Play Video There’s something special about a game that knows how endearing it is, and this vibrant 2D search action roguelike truly owns its charm – or should that be ‘curse’? Simply put, you control a magical hat with the power to possess your foes and use their abilities to venture through ruins, botanical gardens, and more, to help rebuild your ruined village. And what’s better than one cursed hat? Well, bring three friends along for the multiplayer mode and find out. Ontos | TBD 2026 | PS5 Play Video When Frictional Games announced it would be unleashing the spiritual successor to 2015 sci-fi horror Soma, any eager anticipation was rewarded with the first glimpses of Ontos. Swapping underwater chills for a desolate moon base, this disturbing narrative-driven adventure challenges you to scavenge materials, operate machinery, and make moral choices that could result in grave consequences as you delve deeper into the mystery of a failed mining colony. Out of Words | TBD 2026 | PS5 Play Video Easily one of the most unique-looking games in this list due to its eye-catching stop-motion and handcrafted visuals, Out of Words lives up to its title with two protagonists without mouths. In a quest to restore their voices, you and a friend take control of Kurt and Karla in a co-op platform adventure packed with puzzles and environmental challenges, testing your communication and coordination. And beneath the giant fish, tense set pieces, and physics-defying traversals, beats a tender story of connection and love, too. Over the Hill | TBD 2026 | PS5 Play Video It couldn’t have been easy to follow the stylish racing game art of rally, but developers Funselektor Labs and Strelka Games have made something decidedly different, albeit still on four wheels. Over the Hill focuses on exploration and discovery, with a deliberately paced drive through a wilderness of dynamic weather, day/night cycles, and terrain deformation. It’s not a race – it’s all about the journey, upgrading and customizing your vehicle, taking in the scenery, and even joining up to three friends to see what awaits past the sunset.    We might be buzzing to get our hands on these games (and many more, coming), but what about you? Which indie titles are you looking forward to playing in 2026?

Title: How open world Soulslike deckbuilder Death Howl was built Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/16/how-open-world-soulslike-deckbuilder-death-howl-was-built/ When we first started working on Death Howl, if you had told me we were building an “open world, soulslike deckbuilder,” I would have looked at you with a fair bit of confusion. It sounds like a recipe made out of components that don’t naturally fit together. Yet, as we prepare to bring the journey of Ro to a new audience on PlayStation 5 from February 19, I’ve been reflecting on how this genre blend came to be. The truth is, the “soulslike” tag wasn’t part of the original design document. A foundation of cards and tactics At its core, Death Howl began as a prototype that I made as a school project back in 2015 after playing the unique and brilliant game called Dream Quest. I’ve always been inspired by Magic: The Gathering and the idea of traversing a world to collect materials for crafting power. Our initial goal was to create an alternative to the traditional roguelite deckbuilder – something that traded linear, “always-start-from-beginning” runs for a free-roaming open world. We also looked at the character skill building where cards replaced traditional weapons and spells, with all combat taking place on a grid. Play Video The accidental Soulslike In general, we never intended to blend so many genres. At its core, Death Howl is an open world deckbuilder. But to achieve that vision, many different designs had to merge. We combined tactical, grid-based combat with deck building. We merged open world exploration with turn-based battles. And as the design evolved, other genre elements emerged organically – including soulslike mechanics. Honestly, I wasn’t even especially familiar with soulslike games when we started. It was something that came about from testers telling us it felt like one. Some elements were already in place. “Sacred Groves” – checkpoint locations much like the bonfires you might know from other games-allow you to heal, but they also respawn all enemies. We had designed these early on. But testers pointed to other traces of the genre in our game. They felt Death Howl earned the soulslike label because of how it rewards pattern recognition. You need to observe enemy behaviors – learning to avoid the frontal charge of a boar, for instance – and embrace the punishing but fair loop of death and adaptation. We made one key adjustment to fit our card-based structure. Instead of sending players back to the last checkpoint, dying in Death Howl returns you to the moment just before the encounter you lost. When Ro dies, she drops “Death Howls” – the currency earned from defeating enemies, used to craft new cards and upgrade abilities. These can be retrieved after respawning, much like souls in other games. This mechanic was perhaps the biggest direct inspiration we took from the genre once we became more familiar with it. The rest emerged more indirectly. But embracing the soulslike direction as an overall concept helped us add even more layers to the experience. For me, it’s still an open world deckbuilder. For others, it’s a soulslike card battler. Both are true. Balancing the dark and the ethereal Genre-blending is one part of Death Howl’s identity. The other is its mood. The world of Death Howl is a spirit realm born from grief, distant memories, and the unknown. To capture that otherworldly feeling, we leaned into a “linocut” or woodcut art style-inspired by heavy metal t-shirts and old-school Scandinavian illustrations – all rendered in minimalistic pixel art. This visual approach mirrors the gameplay in a way. Just as shapes emerge from deep shadows in our art, players must piece together the narrative of Ro’s quest to reunite with her son. The pixel art forces the viewer to imagine the details left in the darkness, creating space for their own interpretation. A journey to PlayStation Building Death Howl taught us that creating something unique often means combining elements that don’t obviously fit together. The result is a game that balances the calm of exploration with the intensity of turn-based combat, all wrapped in a story of resilience and loss. As we bring this experience to PlayStation 5 on February 19, we’re incredibly excited for a new community to step into our Spirit World and discover its secrets. Whether you’re a deckbuilding veteran or a soulslike fan looking for a tactical twist, we hope you’ll find something here that resonates. Death Howl is more than the sum of its genres-it’s a reflection of the creative journey that shaped it.

Title: God of War Sons of Sparta – Mega Cat Studios discuss origins of Kratos and company’s name Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:04:11 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/16/god-of-war-sons-of-sparta-mega-cat-studios-discuss-origins-of-kratos-and-companys-name/ When Mega Cat Studios sat down to dream big, one name sat at the very top of their wishlist: God of War. Years later, that long-shot ambition has become God of War Sons of Sparta, a newly released prequel developed in collaboration with Santa Monica Studio (SMS). Set at the earliest point in the series timeline, the game casts players as a young, devout Kratos before he knows his true nature as a demi-god, weaving a story about brotherhood and the meaning of being Spartan. Sons of Sparta pairs retro action-adventure design with an emotional God of War story. Mega Cat Studios Founder and CEO James Deighan and Game Director Zack Manko also discuss the origins of the game’s title and the name of the studio. For the full conversation listen to the latest Official PlayStation Podcast episode. Play Video PlayStation Blog: What can you share about the origins of this collaboration with Santa Monica Studio? James Deighan: So one of the things we’ve always done at Mega Cat are these leadership retreats where we talk about what we want to do… what we want to be known for… what inspired us to join the games industry. And one of the things that we’ve maintained, kind of ceremonially, is this “wishlist” of franchises we wish we could collaborate on. And we’ve had God of War listed as number one since the very beginning. And part of that wishlist is also the probability of us being able to do that, which we’ve always had listed very low. And as we continued to grow and make bigger, better games, and got a lot more confidence we started taking bigger swings, and eventually we just made a pitch and reached out and got really lucky that somebody read it, and they were open to having a conversation about what our idea was for a prequel and some kind of pixel art treatment extension of the franchise that we all adore. …so it really is just on multiple layers, a dream come true, working with such a talented team [at Santa Monica Studio], with a franchise we adore. How is Kratos’ relationship with the Greek gods at this point in his life? Zack Manko: This is Kratos as a boy. So it’s pre-god powers. He doesn’t even know he’s a god. But that also means he has a very different relationship with the gods. He’s very devout. He has this faith that he leans on and turns to when things look darkest. And in Sons of Sparta, you see how that pays off. You get Gifts of Olympus, these artifacts blessed by the gods, that allow you to do all these crazy puzzles, exploration, and combat. Ultimately, seeing Kratos as this devout, faith-filled figure, and knowing what comes later with his relationship with the gods…adds a new dimension as well. What went into the decision to set the game at the earliest point in the series’ timeline? Manko: I think there are two reasons, really. First, like you said, it’s a prequel. Our initial pitch was, you know, imagine what God of War would have looked like on [the original PlayStation], you know, what a God of War zero, if you will, would look like. So I think with that in mind the narrative team at SMS thought this time period you know, Kratos as a boy, his formative years, would be interesting to explore, because the events here and what he goes through and what he experiences, it really adds a texture to his character that kind of you can see throughout the rest of the saga. It certainly adds a new lens onto him [when looking back at the Greek games]. Early on, we did think about maybe [making the story] a little bit closer to the events of the Greek saga games that fans are familiar with. But again, I think the writers at SMS thought this is what we need to go to, because seeing Kratos as a boy here resonates throughout the rest of the series, not only with the Greek games, but also, you know, the Norse saga, where you see Kratos as a father with Atreus, and how the events in Sons of Sparta may influence that. And the same sort of, same sort of context, the influences on Kratos as a boy, how that lines up with Kratos’ parenting style in the Norse saga. These formative years of Kratos, this character, seeing all these things that happen and these influences on him. It just adds so much to this character that fans are familiar with throughout the rest of the games. 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 View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Meet Mega Cat, the feline the God of War: Sons of Sparta studio is named after. What can you tell us about the origins of the game’s title and name of the studio itself? Manko: James wanted to name it something Greek yogurt themed, you know, high protein, fitting for Kratos [laughs]. But, um, no, in all seriousness, God of War Sons of Sparta was chosen because it just encapsulates the main themes in the game so well. You know, Kratos and Deimos are the sons of Sparta, and they’re discovering what that means. What it means to be a Spartan, what are the demands there, what’s the cost? Deighan: [Regarding the studio name Mega Cat Studios] we had a beloved cat that I had as a pet that passed. One of our [team members’ now-wife] volunteers at a local animal shelter here, and she was serving a few bottle babies. [Bottle babies] are whenever the shelters are completely overburdened with animals, the trained [certified] volunteers can take [cats] home and help raise them. I was dealing with some pet-loss heartbreak, as you do, and [the shelter had] this one, really aggressive runt in the litter that we ended up taking home and bottle feeding and spending some time with. That was Mega Cat.  So when we first came up with a list of many ideas and names for the company, we included [“Mega Cat”] on the list and started voting and sharing it around with our friends, family, and colleagues. And there was this really overwhelmingly positive response [to the name]… which kind of rolls off the tongue. Early years, it really worked to our advantage, because people confused us with Mad Catz [laughs]. We had all these names that we really went deep on, and we added a Mega Cat at the end of the list. Even our UPS driver was like, “that one’s awesome, man.” God of War Sons of Sparta is available now on PS5.

Title: God of War Sons of Sparta: What you need to know Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:51:53 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/13/god-of-war-sons-of-sparta-what-you-need-to-know/ God of War Sons of Sparta is a brand-new entry to the series available now for the PlayStation 5!  Developed by our partners at Mega Cat Studios, Sons of Sparta takes God of War staples and translates them like never before into a retro-inspired 2D action platformer. Looking to learn more before embarking on a journey back to ancient Greece this weekend? Here’s what you need to know about God of War Sons of Sparta!  Duty, honor & brotherhood Sons of Sparta is a canon story that takes place in Kratos’ youth from the writing team that brought you God of War (2018), God of War Ragnarök, and God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla.  Set during the brutal training period Spartan cadets undergo at the Agoge – Kratos, alongside his brother Deimos, must traverse far beyond the home they know into the beautiful yet dangerous region of Laconia that surrounds the familiar walls of Sparta.  Kratos and Deimos must overcome threats that will put all their training to the test while challenging them to confront the true meaning of duty, honor, and brotherhood.   Play Video Heartfelt performances  Sons of Sparta features a fantastic vocal cast whose performances bring the depth and emotion fans expect from God of War games.  We’re thrilled to have two actors who have both portrayed Kratos in the Greek saga reprise their roles for this game. TC Carson returns as the adult version of Kratos who serves as our story’s narrator, while Antony Del Rio portrays the younger version of Kratos, which he also did in God of War: Ghost of Sparta back in 2010!  We’re also excited to have newcomers join the series, including Scott Menville, as the voice of our young Deimos.  Play Video God of War combat in 2D  Sons of Sparta brings God of War’s kinetic combat to a brand-new genre. Customize your weapons, learn new skills, and harness powerful divine artifacts using the Gifts of Olympus to end your foes with brutal finishers.  Play Video A Spartan’s first weapons Kratos’ spear and shield can each be enhanced and adapted using different attachments. Each attachment comes with its own upgrade path, so you can tailor your build to empower whichever playstyle you enjoy.   Kratos also has access to three primary skill trees where he can learn new abilities to improve his offensive, defensive, and movement kits.  Gifts of Olympus  Throughout his adventures in Laconia, Kratos will acquire Gifts of Olympus, divine artifacts that can turn the tide in combat through their special and super attacks. Some of the Gifts excel in ranged combat – striking with precision from afar or launching an exploding projectile to hit multiple creatures. Others come with their own devastating melee combo to supplement Kratos’ spear attacks.  Myths and legends Sons of Sparta features the return of many iconic creatures from the Greek saga, including hulking minotaurs, nimble satyrs, and undead legionnaires. We worked closely with the team at Mega Cat Studios to faithfully translate the original animations to their 2D representations in-game.  On top of the classics, MCS has also brought in many new creatures from Greek mythology didn’t have the chance to explore in the originals. Explore Laconia  Stunning high-definition pixel art environments will take you on a journey through a variety of locations that bring Kratos’ homeland to life with incredible detail.  As you progress through the main story, you’ll find that Laconia is also full of content that rewards exploration – optional quests, hidden encounters, and loot await! Play Video The sound of Sparta  Bear McCreary returns to score Sons of Sparta with an incredible soundtrack that melds retro aesthetics with God of War’s signature sweeping orchestral and choral style. Get it today The Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions are both available for purchase digitally at PlayStation Store: Standard Edition of God of War Sons of Sparta is $29.99 USD / €29.99 / £24.99 / ¥3480 Digital Deluxe Edition of God of War Sons of Sparta is $39.99 USD / €39.99 / £32.99 / ¥4480 Thank you to all the God of War fans for your continued support, we hope you’ll enjoy Sons of Sparta! 

Title: Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 534: State of Sparta Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:43:25 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/13/official-playstation-podcast-episode-534-state-of-sparta/ Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Brett, Kristen, and I are back this week to talk about this week’s State of Play, along with all the exciting announcements that came with it. To celebrate the surprise launch of God of War Sons of Sparta, we have a special interview with developer Mega Cat Studios: Game Director Zack Manko and Founder/CEO James Deighan. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: God of War Sons of Sparta (out now!) | PS5 Avowed | PS5 Death Howl | PS5 Styx: Blades of Greed | PS5 Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown | PS5 Ys X: Proud Nordics | PS5 Romeo is a Dead Man Suda 51 Interview  — Suda 51 dives into his artistic approach to hyper-violence and sci-fi in his games, while also breaking down the inspirations behind the character Romeo and the story. Monster Hunter Wilds update  —  The update adds the Arch-tempered Arkveld, the return of the Festival of Accord, winners of the Original Weapon and Pendant Design contest, and more goodies on February 18. Helldivers 2 new story arc — The Cyborgs are back, and this time the fight is in the heart of their homeworld, Cyberstan. Prepare with the War Horses Armor Set and new missions and objectives. Battlefield 6 season 2 update — Battlefield 6 and Redsec Season 2 drops February 17 and brings with it a new conflict with Pax Armata in the mountainsides, a new map Contaminated, three new weapons, two new gadgets, and the return of the legendary AH-6 Little Bird. State of Play recap  — If you missed the show, don’t worry. We have all the information and highlights in one place. Your new favorite game may be waiting. God of War Sons of Sparta — The new God of War title was dropped this week, and you can learn everything you need to get started. Live the story of Kratos before he became the God of War. The Cast View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Kristen Zitani – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Brett Elston – Manager, Content Communications, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Title: Sorry, Woodstock's off; or, how I gave everyone dysentery in Transport Fever 3 Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/sorry-woodstocks-off-or-how-i-gave-everyone-dysentery-in-transport-fever-3 Ironically, considering the rampant dysentery moving through my campground in brown, sputtering waves, the problem I'm facing in Transport Fever 3 is a blockage. The trucks I've loaded with antibiotics are stuck in a traffic jam that stretches all the way to the pharmacy in the next city over. If I'm to save the inaugural Woodstock festival, I must find a way to get traffic flowing again before the timer runs out. Read more

Title: "Creativity is the key": how PC hardware’s smaller manufacturers are navigating the RAM shortage disaster Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:22:48 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/creativity-is-the-key-how-pc-hardwares-smaller-manufacturers-are-navigating-the-ram-shortage-disaster Far from ushering in a technological golden age, artificial intelligence is giving PC hardware its most trying time in years. As huge, hyper-rich tech companies go about building resource-intensive AI data centres in pursuit of future wealth, the resulting memory chip shortages have detonated consumer-level pricing for RAM modules, graphics cards, SSDs, and even ancient hard drives. Doubling or tripling street-level outlays without harming sales would, you’d think, make a lot of gaming gear makers – especially their accounting departments – very happy indeed. But as those chips have become a scarce commodity at the supplier level, even the bigger hardware businesses are being squeezed as well, and it shows. Razer can’t decide how much their next laptops should cost. Valve are running out of Steam Deck stock and delaying the new Steam Machine. Zotac Korea called the RAM shortage an existential threat. But what of the industry’s smaller players – those producers of the niche, the quirky, the retro? Read more

Title: Cyberpunk platformer Replaced catches another delay for "final tweaks" based on demo feedback Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:30:59 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/cyberpunk-platformer-replaced-catches-another-delay-for-final-tweaks-based-on-demo-feedback Replaced, the long-in-development dystopian platformer from Sad Cat Studios, has had its release pushed back a little further. The studio have taken on feedback from the demo they recently released on Steam - that's the one which kept surnaming me - and reckon a few more weeks of acting on it are in order to get the game ready to go. Read more

Title: If you can't beat AI, become one in Hooded Horse strategy RPG Heart of the Machine, which hits 1.0 release in March Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:08:16 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/if-you-cant-beat-ai-become-one-in-hooded-horse-strategy-rpg-heart-of-the-machine-which-hits-10-release-in-march Why is everything rolling sideways on my desk all of a sudden? What’s this mysterious force, dragging my chair towards the wall? Why are all the cars in the vicinity tumbling and rolling in the direction of *checks press release* ...North Carolina, USA? It can only be gravitational disturbance caused by the impending 1.0 release of a massive strategy project. This time it’s Heart of the Machine, a “4X-style”, “dimension-busting” sci-fi game developed by Arcen Games and published by Hooded Horse. Read more

Title: Former Diablo devs release demo for their Diablo 2-style action-RPG Darkhaven, but warn of "rough edges" Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:28:46 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/former-diablo-devs-release-demo-for-their-diablo-2-style-action-rpg-darkhaven-but-warn-of-rough-edges Moon Beast have released a pre-alpha demo for their action-RPG Darkhaven. You know, the one from the former Blizzard North devs, which harkens back to Diablo 2 while stirring in a dynamic world and terrain destruction reminiscent of Minecraft. I did a big interview feature about it. Now, you can play a very early build and decide whether I've been quaffing the Kool Aid. Read more