Title: AI Taxi Company Has To Pay DoorDash Drivers To Go Shut The Car Doors Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:06:33 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/waymo-ai-taxi-robocars-close-doors-pay-doordash-drivers-atlanta-real-2000668711 Waymo is paying people to close doors on driverless vehicles in Atlanta

Title: Dang, The Wait For KPop Demon Hunters 2 Is Gonna Be Longer Than We Thought Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:43:59 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/kpop-demon-hunters-2-sequel-release-date-netflix-songs-2000668712 The sequel to Netflix’s hit animated musical was projected for 2029

Title: PlayStation Has Launched A Way To Rent A PS5, And It’s Gross Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:09:01 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/playstation-ps5-rental-flex-raylo-scheme-2000668671 Why not pay the same price but over three years, and then not own the console at the end?!

Title: Fans Keep Putting Overwatch’s New Jetpack Chaos Kitty In Timeout Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:30:45 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/overwatch-jetpack-cat-competitive-ranked-hero-bans-fika-2000668681 The new support hero is an agent of chaos and ruin

Title: PlayStation Boss Joked To Horizon MMO Maker That It Felt Like Marrying Off His Daughter Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:23:04 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/horizon-steel-frontiers-mmo-beta-raids-ncsoft-2000668674 Horizon Steel Frontiers turns the sci-fi franchise into an online MMORPG

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: Konami Hints At "Numerous" Castlevania Projects In The Works Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:41:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/konami-hints-at-numerous-castlevania-projects-in-the-works/1100-6538187/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Prior to this week's announcement of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse during Sony's State of Play, there hadn't been a new Castlevania console game since Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 in 2014. Now, Konami has shared a message for fans about the future of Castlevania while teasing "numerous projects" in the works. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the original Castlevania, which debuted in 1986. Konami shared the following announcement on the franchise's 40th anniversary page, which confirms that Belmont's Curse is just the beginning of the Belmont family's big comeback."The doors of Castlevania open once more," wrote Konami. "This year marks the 40th anniversary since the original Akumajō Dracula first saw the light of day. In this commemorative year, Castlevania will be revived. First up is this title, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse ... This is the beginning of numerous new products around Castlevania. Look forward to the return of the magnificent 'nightmare' lurking in the darkness."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Expedition 33 Wins Another Game Of The Year Award--All The 2026 DICE Awards Winners Revealed Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:28:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/expedition-33-wins-another-game-of-the-year-award-all-the-2026-dice-awards-winners-revealed/2900-7500/ Clair Obscur, Ghost of Yotei, and Blue Prince led the packSandfall Interactive's RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continues to dominate the awards circuit, picking up the most trophies at the 29th DICE Awards. The annual ceremony has the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) highlighting the best from the games industry in 2025, with the body also recognizing Ghost of Yotei, Blue Prince, and a wide array of other hit titles.Expedition 33 took home five awards, including the coveted Game of the Year honor, while Sucker Punch's Ghost of Yotei nabbed three, including awards for music composition and Adventure Game of the Year. Both Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Blue Prince won two awards each, while other titles recognized included Mario Kart World, Arc Raiders, and Hades II.The ceremony, once again co-hosted by Greg Miller and Stella Chung, also honored former Naughty Dog president Evan Wells, inducting him into the AIAS Hall of Game for his "decades-long contributions to game development and leadership."Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continues its streak of winning the most Game of the Year titles, having won the honor at The Game Awards 2025 and the Golden Joystick Awards. It's up for Game of the Year and multiple other categories at the upcoming Game Developers Choice Awards. The title also emerged as GameSpot's Game of the Year for 2025.Read on to see all the nominees and winners for this year's DICE Awards. Outstanding Achievement in AnimationWinner: South of MidnightNominees:Death Stranding 2: On the BeachGhost of YoteiMonster Hunter WildsSouth of MidnightThe Midnight Walk Outstanding Achievement in Art DirectionWinner: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Nominees:Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Death Stranding 2: On the BeachDispatchGhost of YoteiThe Midnight Walk Outstanding Achievement in CharacterWinner: Ghost of Yotei, AtsuNominees:Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, EsquieClair Obscur: Expedition 33, MaelleDispatch, Courtney/InvisigalDispatch, Robert Robertson III/Mecha ManGhost of Yotei, Atsu Outstanding Achievement in Original Music CompositionWinner: Ghost of YoteiNominees:Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Ghost of YoteiHerdlingMario Kart WorldSword of the Sea Outstanding Achievement in Audio DesignWinner: Death Stranding 2: On the BeachNominees:Arc RaidersDeath Stranding 2: On the BeachGhost of YoteiLumines AriseSplit Fiction Outstanding Achievement in StoryWinner: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Nominees:Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Consume MedespeloteSouth of MidnightThe Drifter Outstanding Technical AchievementWinner: Death Stranding 2: On the BeachNominees:Arc RaidersAssassin's Creed ShadowsDeath Stranding 2: On the BeachDonkey Kong BananzaDoom: The Dark Ages Action Game of the YearWinner: Hades IINominees:AbsolumArc RaidersDoom: The Dark AgesHades IINinja Gaiden 4 Adventure Game of the YearWinner: Ghost of YoteiNominees:Blue PrinceDispatchDonkey Kong BananzaGhost of YoteiHollow Knight: Silksong Family Game of the YearWinner: Lego Party!Nominees:Lego Party!Lego VoyagersLumines AriseMarvel Cosmic InvasionPOPUCOM Fighting Game of the YearWinner: Mortal Kombat: Legacy KollectionNominees:2XKOCapcom Fighting Collection 2Fatal Fury: City of the WolvesMortal Kombat: Legacy KollectionWWE 2K25 Racing Game of the YearWinner: Mario Kart WorldNominees:EA Sports F1 25Kirby Air RidersMario Kart WorldWheel World Role-Playing Game of the YearWinner: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Nominees:Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward VectorKingdom Come: Deliverance IIMonster Hunter WildsThe Outer Worlds 2 Sports Game of the YearWinner: RematchNominees:EA Sports FC 26PGA Tour 2k25MLB The Show 25NBA 2K26Rematch Strategy/Simulation Game of the YearWinner: The AltersNominees:The AltersDrop DuchyEuropa Universalis VThe King is WatchingStarVaders Online Game of the YearWinner: Arc RaidersNominees:Arc RaidersBattlefield 6Mario Kart WorldMarvel RivalsSplit Fiction Immersive Reality Technical AchievementWinner: Hotel InfinityNominees:Ghost TownHotel InfinityMarvel's Deadpool VRStar Wars: Beyond Victory - A Mixed Reality PlaysetUnloop Immersive Reality Game of the YearWinner: Ghost TownNominees:Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: BattlemarkedGhost TownMarvel's Deadpool VRThe Midnight WalkThief VR: Legacy of Shadow Outstanding Achievement for an Independent GameWinner: Blue PrinceNominees:Baby StepsBlue PrinceConsume MedespeloteDispatch Mobile Game of the YearWinner: Persona 5: The Phantom XNominees:Persona 5: The Phantom XUmamusume: Pretty DerbyWHAT THE CLASH?Where Winds Meet Outstanding Achievement in Game DesignWinner: Blue PrinceNominees:Arc RaidersBlue PrinceHades IIKingdom Come: Deliverance IIOoo Outstanding Achievement in Game DirectionWinner: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Nominees:Blue PrinceClair Obscur: Expedition 33Ghost of YoteiHades IIKingdom Come: Deliverance II Game of the YearWinner: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Nominees:Arc RaidersBlue PrinceClair Obscur: Expedition 33DispatchGhost of Yotei

Title: Death Stranding 2 Concept Art Reveals Sam’s Lost Turtleneck Phase Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:25:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/death-stranding-2-concept-art-reveals-sams-lost-turtleneck-phase/1100-6538186/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Death Stranding 2: On the Beach isn't exactly subtle in its themes, as the story is clearly influenced by COVID, lockdowns, and travel restrictions in place during the early years of the coronavirus outbreak. Originally, game director Hideo Kojima had an entirely different story in mind, but after the COVID pandemic began in 2020, he began to rethink his approach to the topic of connection. So what did Death Stranding 2 originally look like? For starters, it would have involved a lot more high-end fashion for its protagonist, Sam Porter Bridges, and his allies.Kojima recently posted images online from the upcoming Death Stranding 2 art book, showing off a "pre-COVID" look at Bridges and Fragile. Bridges is wearing a stylish suit and turtleneck instead of his usual timefall resistant porter outfit--the look was inherited by another character in the game--while Fragile is decked out in some killer fashion that references her original outfit from Death Stranding. Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Top 12 Most Expensive Video Game Buyouts Of All Time Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:52:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/top-10-most-expensive-video-game-buyouts-of-all-time/2900-4718/ Big deals.Many mature industries trend toward consolidation as time goes on, and the video game business is no different. Big companies are bought and sold for massive sums of money.But what are the biggest of the big buyouts? Here in this post, we're rounding up the top 12 most expensive video game acquisitions of all time, a list that's topped by Microsoft's gargantuan $75.4 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard in what is far and away the biggest gaming deal in history. It's also one of the biggest acquisitions–across all markets from oil and energy to technology. Coming in second was the surprise-announcement of EA selling itself to an investor consortium for $55 billion.Microsoft actually makes the list three times, the most of any single company, spending more than $80 billion on video game buyouts since 2014. Another trend on this list is Saudi Arabia. The country's Public Investment Fund (PIF) owns Savvy Games, which paid $4.9 billion to buy Scopely. Then, in 2025, Scopely paid $3.5 billion to buy Pokemon Go. Also in 2025, PIF was part of the above-mentioned investor consortium that bought EA. In February 2026, it was reported that Savvy Games was in discussions with ByteDance to buy Moonton for as much as $7 billion. 12: Microsoft - Mojang – $2.5 billion (2014) Before Microsoft bought ZeniMax or announced plans to pick up Activision Blizzard, the company made a gigantic purchase in 2014 for Mojang and the Minecraft series. Microsoft paid $2.5 billion for the studio and the franchise, and has since released new entries in the series, including Minecraft Legends most recently. Since Microsoft bought Mojang, it's continued to release Minecraft games on PlayStation and Nintendo platforms, rather than making them exclusive to Xbox. The company has said it would do the same for Call of Duty if allowed to purchase Activision Blizzard. 11: Sony - Bungie – $3.6 billion (2022) Microsoft may be in the process of acquiring the Call of Duty series, but Sony's deal to buy another prominent FPS studio, Bungie, is already done and dusted. In 2022, Sony announced it would pay $3.6 billion to acquire Bungie and the Destiny series. Destiny is a beloved juggernaut, but Sony is obviously looking beyond that game as well and hoping Bungie will strike gold again with its future games. Not only that, but Sony has said it's keen to lean on Bungie's experience in the live-service department to help with PlayStation's overall live-service push (Sony plans to have 10 live-service games in the market by 2026). 10: Scopely - Pokemon Go - $3.5 billion (2025)In March 2025, Saudi Arabian-owned mobile developer Scopely announced that it'll be acquiring Niantic's video game division, paying $3.5 billion for the developer behind Pokemon Go. Also included in the proposed deal are several other Niantic titles, like Monster Hunter Now and Pikmin Bloom. 9: ByteDance - Moonton – $4 billion (2021) In March 2021, TikTok owner ByteDance announced its games division, Nuverse, would pay $4 billion to buy the Shanghai-based game developer Moonton Technology. This is part of ByteDance's push into the video game business and makes it more of a competitor with another Chinese company, Tencent. Moonton is best known for its MOBA Mobile Legends. It was reported by Reuters that Tencent made an offer for Moonton before ByteDance beat it. 8: Savvy Games Group - Scopely – $4.9 billion (2023) In April 2023, the Saudi Arabia-owned Savvy Games Group purchased mobile and social game developer Scopely for $4.9 billion. You might not know Scopely by name, but the company has worked on games in juggernaut franchises like Star Trek, The Walking Dead, and Marvel. It's also behind the game Stumble Guys, a colorful battle royale game that is seemingly inspired by Mediatonic's Fall Guys.Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has been making major investments in the gaming space through Savvy for some time already. In addition to buying Scopely outright, Savvy holds minority ownership positions in Capcom, Nexon, EA, and Take-Two. Savvy also owns 40 million shares of Activision Blizzard and is in line for a huge payday if Microsoft's deal to buy Activision Blizzard goes through. What's more, Saudi Arabia owns more than 8% of Nintendo and is the Mario company's largest outside investor. Savvy Games Group has major plans to continue to expand and create its own game development ecosystem, so watch this space for more. 7: Activision Blizzard - King – $5.9 billion (2015) In 2015, Activision Blizzard announced it would buy Candy Crush developer King for $5.9 billion to help expand its footprint in the mobile games space. Candy Crush remains a juggernaut on mobile, and those revenues have been flowing to Activision Blizzard for years now. Should Microsoft get approval to purchase Activision Blizzard, the Xbox company will take ownership of Candy Crush and the numerous other mobile games Activision Blizzard is developing. In fact, Activision Blizzard has said it will make a mobile game for every one of its franchises. 6: Savvy Games Group - Moonton - $6 billion or $7 billion (2026)In February 2026, it was reported that Savvy Games Group was in discussions with ByteDance to buy mobile game developer Moonton for $6 billion or as much as $7 billion.As some may recall, ByteDance bought Moonton in 2021 for $4 billion. The deal is expected to be finalized soon, at which time the full and specific terms should become known. 5: Microsoft - ZeniMax – $8.1 billion (2020) Microsoft's second-biggest purchase in the gaming space was the $8.1 billion it paid to acquire ZeniMax in 2020. ZeniMax is the parent company of Bethesda Game Studios, the makers of The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, among others. Microsoft acquired all of ZeniMax's teams and series, meaning Starfield, The Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout 5, the next Wolfenstein game, and more will be Microsoft games going forward. The transition wasn't totally smooth, however, as Microsoft recently laid off staff on its games teams, including Bethesda. The deal has also generated some debate and discussion about Microsoft taking formerly multiplatform franchises and making them exclusive to Xbox. 4: Tencent - Supercell – $8.6 billion (2016) Chinese internet giant Tencent has made a number of investments and acquisitions of studios around the world, and Clash of Clans developer Supercell is its biggest buyout of the bunch. In 2016, Tencent announced plans to acquire a majority stake in Supercell for about $8.6 billion. To put this number into perspective and as an example of the growing size of M&A activity in the video game sector, Tencent paid about $400 million to buy League of Legends developer Riot back in 2011. 3: Take-Two - Zynga – $12.7 billion (2022) Grand Theft Auto and NBA 2K parent company Take-Two Interactive announced in January 2022 that it would purchase FarmVille giant Zynga for $12.7 billion. At the time, it was far and away the biggest acquisition in the history of video games, only to be outdone by Microsoft a few weeks later. In any event, Take-Two paid three times more than Disney did for Star Wars to help get a foothold in the lucrative and growing mobile games market through its acquisition of Zynga. 2. Investor Consortium - EA - $55 billion (2025)On September 29, 2025 EA announced that it sold itself to an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and private equity company Silver Lake for a fee of $55 billion. EA CEO Andrew Wilson will remain CEO. 1: Microsoft - Activision Blizzard – $75.4 billion (2022/2023)Microsoft announced its intent to purchase Activision Blizzard in February 2022 for the gargantuan sum of $68.7 billion. The technology giant spent a long time taking various steps to convince regulatory bodies to approve the deal, and it was finally approved in October 2023. The final purchase price was $75.4 billion.

Title: Battlefield 6 And Redsec Season 2 Is Packed With Game Improvements Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:45:00 -0800 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-6-and-redsec-season-2-is-packed-with-game-improvements/1100-6538185/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f The Season 2 update arrives to Battlefield 6 and Redsec on February 17, and Battlefield Studios has revealed the patch notes for all the changes players can expect with the big update. The studio boasts that over 200 game improvements and quality-of-life changes are packed into Season 2, with a focus on improving weapon handling, movement, vehicles, and more.Content-wise, Season 2 of Battlefield 6 launches with a new battle pass to level up. The season's new maps, weapons, and additional vehicles are spread out across three separate phases: Extreme Measures, Nightfall, and Hunter/Prey. Seasonal events and limited-time modes are also included.The Season 2 patch notes highlight several changes for Battlefield 6 and Redsec, which the developer says are adjustments "shaped by community feedback and real match data."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: God of War, Silent Hill, and more big games are getting a much-welcomed indie treatment Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:00:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/aaa-gaming-series-indie-spin-offs/ February’s PlayStation State of Play was a Who’s Who of big-name video game franchises. God of War, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and even Legacy of Kain were all featured on the jam-packed livestream, with each series getting a new game. But those games aren’t being developed by the studios you might be expecting. Konami isn’t making Silent Hill: Townfall in-house and God of War Sons of Sparta isn’t solely a Santa Monica Studio production. Instead, much smaller indie teams are at the helm.

Title: Gamers deserve Valentine's Day love too Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:00:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/valentines-day-for-elite-gamers/ Love is love. Awkward, impassioned, pixelated, tabletop, long-distance, gloriously single, whatever flavor. Do it your way on Valentine's Day. Ship who you ship. Watch or play something that makes you happy. Romance your co-op partner. Romance yourself. Romance no one and counterprogram to show the world no one gets to tell you who or how to love, or what 24-hour period to love in. We’re not judging. We’re celebrating. And we'll take any excuse to write about embarrassingly sincere feelings, including the weird love connections in films, TV, and games that make us happy. Who knows, there might even be some smooching.

Title: Fallout Season 2 made me ship Lucy and The Ghoul Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:00:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/fallout-season-2-lucy-ghoul-romance/ And yet I cannot stop thinking about Lucy's relationship with The Ghoul (Walton Goggins).

Title: Revolte? Frieren finally reveals season 2's big villain Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:39:51 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/frieren-season-2-villain-revolte-arc/ The cozy times are over in the Northern Plateau. A promotional image for the upcoming episode of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 teases that the titular elven mage, along with her apprentice Fern and the warrior Stark, will soon come face-to-face with a proper villain for the first time this season.

Title: Marvel Rivals Black Widow mains are losing it as worst hero gets nerfed Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:39:00 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/marvel-rivals-black-widow-nerf-update-twitch-drama/ If you know any Marvel Rivalsfans who play Black Widow, now might be a good time to check up on them. These players, who stubbornly cling to a character infamous for having the worst win rate on the roster, have probably spent the last month getting bullied in every lobby they join. Now, to make matters worse, developer NetEase decided it would be a good idea to make Black Widow even weaker.

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: Share of the Week: Romantic Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:00:05 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/13/share-of-the-week-romantic-2/ Last week, we asked you to share romantic moments from your favorite games using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: legend12480 shares Cloud holding Aerith in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth RazinZamee shares Kratos and Faye touching heads in God of War Ragarök Ninon76278564 shares a Persona 3 Reload date with teammate Aigis Leumir4 shares Maria giving James a sly look in Silent Hill 2 raphxander_ shares Nate and Elena sharing a kiss in Uncharted 4 BBSnakeCorn shares a moment between Lars and Alisa in Tekken 8 Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: Nioh 3SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on February 18, 2026  Next week, take on yokai and warlords alike in Nioh 3. Share epic moments using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: State of Play February 2026: all announcements, trailers  Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:21:19 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/12/state-of-play-february-2026-all-announcements-trailers/ Packed show, right? Clocking in at just over an hour, today’s State of Play ran the gauntlet of exciting updates to upcoming SIE Studios titles and games coming from our third party partners, as well as surprise new reveals and upcoming demos. Oh, and there was the small matter of God of War, with the announcement of a remake of the original God of War trilogy and the surprise reveal of God of War Sons of Sparta, which is out now on PS5. We’ve got the full show for you to rewatch below. Underneath that, we recap all the key details of every announcement and include the full trailers for your viewing pleasure, and for several titles, further details and insight by the game creators in a selection of dedicated PlayStation Blog articles.  Play Video Play Video 007 First Light State of Play debuted a brand-new story trailer for 007 First Light, offering PlayStation 5 players a deeper look at IO Interactive’s original take on the origin of James Bond. The video offers a glimpse of Bond’s exploits in Iceland, which puts him on MI6’s radar as a potential recruit for its newly revived 00 programme. The programme will see Bond cross paths with its training instructor, former 00 agent John Greenway, with two needing to work together to take on 009, a former British operative now turned rogue and on the loose.  More new 00 secrets are shared in a new PlayStation Blog article.  Play Video 4: Loop Following up from last December’s reveal, Bad Robot Games Chief Creative Officer Mike Booth joined us at State of Play to delve into the core gameplay loop, mechanics and more of the four-player co-op shooter 4: Loop. You can check out the full breakdown in the video above, and read more from Booth in a dedicated PlayStation Blog article, including news on upcoming beta opportunities.  Find out more about 4: Loop.  Play Video Beast of Reincarnation This one-person, one-dog action RPG launches on PS5 August 4. Set in sci-fi inspired far-future Japan against the backdrop of a devastated world, Beast of Reincarnation follows Emma, a blight-corrupted outcast and her four-legged companion Koo, a malefact whose kind is supposedly a danger to the world. You’ll need to switch between Emma’s real-time, sword-based combat and directing Koo through a command system similar to a turn-based RPG.  Game Freak shares more details on the game world and lore in an accompanying PlayStation Blog article.  Play Video Brigandine Abyss A blast from PlayStation’s strategic past returns this year in the form of Brigandine Abyss, a new entry in the single player fantasy strategy RPG, the first title of which was released on the original PlayStation back in 1998. Now, six years after the release of Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, the series once again brings players to a fantasy world where battles take place on a hex grid. More on how classic staples mix with brand-new systems in a PlayStation Blog article from the game’s creators.  Play Video Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Adventurers, get ready to crack that whip as the legendary 2D action-exploration series returns this year on PS5. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse recaptures the gothic action in a whole new way as development duties are shared between Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin. New weapons and abilities join classic tools, all envisioned with a brand new art style.  Find out more about the game’s story and mechanics in this PlayStation Blog article. Play Video Control Resonant Remedy Entertainment shares new details on Control Resonant’s shapeshifting weapons, navigating gravity anomalies, and more. Learn how you’ll navigate a Manhattan unpredictably reshaped by otherworldly forces and battle fearsome forces by using our own supernatural abilities, including a shapeshifting weapon.  Find out more from Remedy Entertainment in a PlayStation Blog article.  Play Video Crimson Moon Welcome to a gothic world full of angels, demons, and ancient gods. In this action-adventure RPG Crimson Moon, developed by ProbablyMonsters, you’ll battle alone or join forces with a friend. Be ready though, as co-op amplifies the intensity, with dynamic difficulty scaling and enemy composition ensuring every mission feels fresh and personal. Whether fighting side-by-side or carving your own path, the goal remains the same. Purge the darkness and reclaim the city. The game launches later this year on PS5.  Discover a breakdown of the game’s features in this PlayStation Blog article.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Darwin’s Paradox Octopus Darwin slithered into State of Play with two announcements. First, a release date: April 2. Secondly, the surprise announcement, not only of a demo, but a demo that will be available tomorrow, and that demo’s content is directly inspired by Metal Gear Solid! Play the Tactical Octopus Action demo tomorrow on PS5, and pre-order the full game to get two exclusive skins.  Play Video Dead or Alive 6 Last Round  A double hit of Dead or Alive news at State of Play. First off, Dead or Alive 6 Last Round will be slugging its way onto PS5 on June 25. This definitive version of the 2019 brawler will launch simultaneously with both standard and free-to-play editions, with the latter featuring 4 fighters from the fuller 29-strong roster. And Team Ninja confirmed work is underway on a brand new entry into the series, sharing a first tease, which you can watch above.  Find out more on Dead or Alive 6 Last Round in a new PlayStation Blog article.  Play Video Death Stranding 2: On the Beach  Death Stranding 2: On the Beach comes to PC on March 19, with pre-purchase starting today on Steam and Epic Games. New features and modes will be part of that release, and they’ll also be available on PS5 the same day as a game update! More details on those will be revealed in the future.  Find out more about how Nixxes Software and Kojima Productions are bringing the game to PC.  Play Video God of War Two big announcements from Santa Monica Studio concluded today’s State of Play. First, confirmation that a remake of the God of War Greek trilogy is in early development. Secondly, the studio has partnered with Mega Cat Studios to create 2D action platformer God of War Sons of Sparta, which is out today on PS5!  Everything you need to know in this PS Blog article. Play Video Ghost of Yōtei Legends Strike through March 10 on your calendars warriors, as that’s the day Ghost of Yōtei Legends launches. This supernaturally-charged, cooperative multiplayer update, will be available to all Ghost of Yōtei players as part of the game’s 1.5 update. With distinct character classes to learn and earn cosmetics for, three mission types to conquer and the promise of a Raid in the coming months, you better warm up that sword arm. Sucker Punch Productions break down the game’s modes further in an accompanying PlayStation Blog article.  Play Video John Wick Saber Interactive is working with the creators of the action movie franchise to create a previously unseen chapter in the life of John Wick, which lets you play as the Baba Yaga himself. The studio is promising the signature elements from John Wick movies to be present in the game, from the unique use of camerawork; bold and cinematic environments; and extremely distinctive gun-fu action and intense driving experiences. The game is coming to PS5, but release date and official title is not yet known. Saber Interactive reveals more about the game in a PlayStation Blog article.   Play Video Kena: Scars of Kosmora Ember Lab returns with an all-new adventure as an older, renowned Spirit Guide Kena travels to the mysterious island of Kosmora. Spirit companions will be a big part of Kena’s journey, charming buddies that travel with you, grow over time, and unlock new powers as your bond deepens. There’s still spirits to be cleansed, and new elemental gameplay expands the strategy and depth to combat. Kena: Scars of Kosmora launches this year on PS5 and PC.  Ember Lab explains how partnering with PlayStation Studios has empowered them to craft an even larger world.   Play Video Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered The remastered dark fantasy classic launches March 3 on PS5 and PS4, with a robust set of new features to get your fangs into. Alongside refinements to visuals, controls, and camera design for modern audiences, and a host of archival content, the game’s Deluxe Edition will feature a playable demo of Defiance’s cancelled sequel, Dark Prophecy.  Crystal Dynamics talks through the remaster in a new PlayStation Blog article.  Play Video Marathon It’s not long until Marathon’s launch on March 5, but players eager to start their exploration of Tau Ceti IV won’t even need to wait that long: Bungie has announced n Server Slam on Feb 26. PS5 players will be able to experience select content from the full game, as well as earn a tiered gear package and grab a special emblem and banner which will be available in the full experience. Oh, and the studio also came to State of Play with a brand-new gameplay trailer in tow.  More from Bungie and Marathon in this PlayStation Blog article.  Play Video MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Ready those colorful costumes, superhero fans. MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls punches onto PS5 and PC August 6, with pre-orders opening Feb 19. Alongside the release date, State of Play revealed three new additions to the roster in the form of Magik, Wolverine and Danger, and in a supporting PlayStation Blog article, the creators confirmed an Episode Mode and detailed the different editions that’ll be available at PlayStation Store.  Get the full news from this PlayStation Blog article.  Play Video Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2 Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 launches August 27 this year on PS5. Packaging together Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and the series’ first portable title Metal Gear: Ghost Babel as a bonus title along with some extras that’ll thrill long-term fans of Konami’s stealth series.  Full details on what’s in the collection in this PlayStation Blog article.   View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Mina the Hollower Shovel Knight studio Yacht Games joined State of Play to share new gameplay and a PS5 demo for Mina the Hollower. The action adventure launches this spring on PS5, and promises to be the creator’s largest game yet, boasting a densely packed world with over 25 unique bosses, 60 trinkets to discover, weapon upgrades, a level up system, new game plus, hundreds of gameplay modifiers, a fishing mini-game, tons of puns, and so much more. You can try it yourself tomorrow, when a limited time demo drops on PS5. Yacht Games introduce the game’s central character and dives into gameplay in a new PlayStation Blog article.  Play Video Neva: Prologue Set years before the events of the original game, this prologue tells the story of how Alba and the wolf cub Neva first met. You must guide the cub through the blighted wilderness, facing new enemies and endure perilous trials together. New gameplay mechanics and all new locations are promised. This DLC launches February 19.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image PlayStation Plus Multiple games were announced to be coming to PlayStation Plus. Co-op puzzler Big Walk is launching day one into PlayStation Plus Monthly Games later this year, while PlayStation Plus Premium members can enjoy two Classics in the form of Tekken Dark Resurrection (originally released on PSP), out March, and Time Crisis, out May.  February’s Game Catalog lineup was also announced at State of Play. Quickly swap between both Spider-Men as you explore an expanded Marvel’s New York in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, race for supremacy across a shared open world in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, embark on an intimate, emotional journey through a fading land in Neva, or capture fleeting moments on a reflective road trip in Season: A Letter to the Future. Meanwhile, Disney Pixar Wall-E brings platform adventure to PlayStation Plus Premium. All these titles and more are available in February’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog from February 17.  See the full PlayStation Plus Game Catalog list in this PS Blog article.  Play Video Pragmata Today’s State of Play brought us a closer look at Capcom’s new intriguing sci-fi adventure,giving us a glimpse into its world and the threats that protagonists Hugh and his android companion Diana will face. Get ready to hack and fight your way through enemy threats April 24 on PS5.  Play Video Project Windless Coming to PS5, Project Windless is a dark fantasy open-world action RPG inspired by the Korean novel series The Bird That Drinks Tears. The game will tap into a point thousands of years before the source material, having you play as one of the Rekons, a nomadic warrior race of humanoid birds, known for their immense physical strength and size.  Krafton Montreal Studio outline the massive battles and open exploration you can expect in the game in a new PlayStation Blog article.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition  The classic 1995 platformer receives a feature-packed Anniversary Edition, and it’s launching digitally on PS5 February 13! Developed by Digital Eclipse, this definitive edition lets you play multiple versions of the original, take on 120 additional levels pulled from the bonus level packs. It includes a faithfully reimagined soundtrack by composer Christophe Héral, optional enhanced gameplay features, an interactive documentary and a never-before-playable prototype, giving you an inside look at how Rayman’s gameplay was developed.  All the details in this PS Blog article. Play Video Resident Evil Requiem We’re just over two weeks away from Capcom’s latest installment of its iconic horror series, launching on February 27. At State of Play, the publisher debuted the game’s launch trailer, which was full of new tantalizing story teases and powerful action beats. Sit back, and enjoy the new footage.  Play Video Rev.Noir Konami brought the first glimpse of their new JPRG to State of Play. Rev.Noir is set in a world played by a deadly phenomenon known as lightfall, which instantly kills anyone it touches. The story follows a memory-lost boy and a mysterious girl as they set out on a journey to put an end to the catastrophe.  Play Video Saros Housemarque unpacked some of the tantalizing gameplay features of its sci-fi shooter ahead of its April 30 launch on PS5. Armor upgrades to better fit your playstyle, an intriguing Modifier system to let you adjust Carcosa’s dangers to your tastes. Fast travel to unlocked biomes. Then there’s the world-altering eclipse events which escalate the threat against you, as corruption affects enemies, weapons and artifacts. A challenge not for the fainthearted.  Find out more from Housemarque in a PlayStation Blog article.  Play Video Silent Hill: Townfall This new entry into the horror franchise offers a new town to explore, horrific enemies to fight and evade, and story-driven puzzles that help deliver a new but distinctly Silent Hill tale of mystery, tragedy and loss. The perspective shifts to first person, and a new yet-retro portable CRT TV device will be both a useful tool in encounters and a way to unveil more of the story.  More on the new device and Screen Burn Interactive’s spin on the iconic series in this PlayStation Blog article.  Play Video Star Wars: Galactic Racer Take part in a runs-based, high-stakes reinvention of racing born in the lawless Outer Rim of the Star Wars galaxy, coming to PS5 later this year. Today we got a first glimpse of gameplay, spanning different planets, and highlighting different racing vehicles and characters, all of whom are competing in the unsanctioned racing circuit where only the bold survive. Play Video Yakoh Shinobi Ops Four player online, isometric shinobi action sneaks onto PS5 next year in the form of Yakoh Shinobi Ops. Work together to infiltrate heavily guarded enemy territory, combining your unique ninjutsu abilities to avoid traps, evade soldiers and escape an ever-present, unstoppable Pursuer who threatens to end your run prematurely.  Full details on the compelling co-op adventure from the game’s creators in a new PlayStation Blog article.

Title: (For Southeast Asia) MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls arrives on PS5 & PC August 6 Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:02:42 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/12/20260213-marvel/ Hello everyone. I’m Takeshi Yamanaka, Producer of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Have you had a chance to watch our new MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls trailer that featured in today’s State of Play? Check it out below.  A reborn X-Men team, reassembled to face an approaching threat This time, as the first team reveal trailer from our character introduction series, we unveiled the Unbreakable X-Men. As briefly mentioned at the beginning of the trailer, a new threat is closing in on Earth in the game’s storyline. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image In response, the X-Men gather once more. However, due to a recent battle, many of the core X-Men members have been forced to withdraw from the front lines. With limited fighting strength available, Storm, guided by Charles Xavier, steps up as leader and forms a new team “The Unbreakable X-Men” to confront the looming danger. StormThe team leader. A mutant who can freely command the forces of nature, such as wind and lightning. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image MagikA young mutant highly skilled in both magic and the sword she creates herself known as the Soulsword. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image WolverineBattle-scarred but unbroken, he fights alongside the young X-Men with Adamantium claws. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image DangerThe AI of the Danger Room, once used by the X-Men for training, which has gained autonomy and taken physical form. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Viewed with suspicion and persecuted as “others,” mutants face hostility from humanity. Despite this, the reborn X-Men press on, driven by inner conflict as they strive to protect even the humans who persecute them from the looming threat.What decisions the team will make, and how their story will conclude, is something we hope you look forward to discovering. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Revealing Episode Mode  Stepping back for a moment, the game will feature an Episode Mode.In collaboration with Marvel Games, we’ve adapted the narrative, world, and characters specifically for this game. This game mode depicts Marvel heroes and villains, including the X-Men standing against a new threat. Episode Mode blends American comics and Japanese manga into a new form of storytelling adapted for a modern video game format. We have collaborated with a renowned writer from the original Marvel comics, to help build the world and write the scenario.The story is presented as motion comics, centered around manga illustrated by celebrated artists. The game will feature full voice acting across 10 languages (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin), and the game’s music and audio will support spatial audio with PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech. Beyond visuals and sound, the mode also uses the features of the PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless controller to deliver a tactile storytelling experience. We hope you look forward to a new way of experiencing Marvel stories distinct from comics or films and made possible only through games. Pre-order bonuses and Premium Editions We’re also excited to share the rewards available to players who jump in early and secure their copy of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Players who pre-order the game will receive a set of exclusive lobby items, letting you personalize your presence from day one and show your support from the very start.  Pre-order bonuses include:  Infinity Gauntlet (Lobby Equipment)  Baby Groot (Lobby Pet)  Cosmic Surfboard (Lobby Ride)  MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls will be available in multiple editions, including a Standard Edition, a Digital Deluxe Edition and an Ultimate Edition, each offering different ways to experience the game.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Standard Edition Get your hands on the standard edition for SGD 79.90 / MYR 249 / THB 1,990 / IDR 879,000 / PHP 2,990 / VND 1,499,000 View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Digital Deluxe Edition  The Digital Deluxe Edition (SGD 113.90 / MYR 359 / THB 2,849 / IDR 1,249,000) includes the full game, all pre-order incentives, a Year 1 Characters & Stage Pass, which grants access to 4 additional playable characters and 1 new playable stage released post-launch (usage information details to come). This edition also includes Howard the Duck (Lobby Avatar) and Cosmo (Lobby Pet). View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Ultimate Edition  The Ultimate Edition (SGD 139 / MYR 429 / THB 3,390 / IDR 1,499,000) includes all content from the Digital Deluxe Edition, plus additional cosmetic items to further customize your experience. This includes a costume for Storm, Captain America, Doctor Doom, Iron Man, and Spider-Man. Spider-Man’s costume is inspired by the Advanced Suit 2.0 from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, developed by our friends at Insomniac Games. Costumes are available until August 5, 2027. The Ultimate Edition also includes an Animated Chromatic color unlock for all 20 launch characters.  Save the date:  MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches on August 6, 2026*** on PS5 and PC.  Pre-orders will open on February 19, 2026****, at all participating retailers and you can secure your copy on PlayStation Store and PC storefronts.  We can’t wait to share more with you as development continues and look forward to welcoming you into the universe of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls.  *3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones. Setup required.   **Account for PlayStation and Internet connection required to redeem. Game progression may be required for in-game unlocks.  ***PS5 and PC will launch August 7, 2026, in New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and Korea.   ****PC Pre-orders will start February 20, 2026, in New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. 

Title: PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for February: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Neva, Season: A Letter to the Future and more Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:26:56 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/12/playstation-plus-game-catalog-for-february-marvels-spider-man-2-test-drive-unlimited-solar-crown-neva-season-a-letter-to-the-future-and-more/ This month, quickly swap between both Spider-Men as you explore an expanded Marvel’s New York in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, race for supremacy across a shared open world in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, embark on an intimate, emotional journey through a fading land in Neva, or capture fleeting moments on a reflective road trip in Season: A Letter to the Future. All these titles and more are available in February’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*. Meanwhile, Disney Pixar Wall-E brings platform adventure to PlayStation Plus Premium. The full lineup will be available to play on February 17.   *Digital PS5 games available to stream from your library will vary over time, region, and country. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog  Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 | PS5  Spider-Men, Peter Parker and Miles Morales, return for an exciting new adventure in the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise for PS5. Swing, jump and utilize the new Web Wings to travel across Marvel’s New York, quickly switching between Peter Parker and Miles Morales to experience different stories and epic new powers, as the iconic villain Venom threatens to destroy their lives, their city and the ones they love.  Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown | PS5  13 years after the release of Test Drive Unlimited 2, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown reinvents the open-world massively multiplayer racing game genre. Acquire iconic models from all the famous manufacturers: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Aston Martin and many more. In total, over 30 car manufacturers are represented with a variety of car types, from 1960s daily drivers and ultra-modern hypercars to off-road vehicles. Take part in the clan wars by joining one of the two families fighting for supremacy: the Streets, the flamboyant provocateurs; or the Sharps, who prefer understated sophistication. Go head-to-head with the challengers of each clan in thrilling races to climb the ranks and earn unique rewards. Neva | PS5, PS4 Neva is an emotionally-charged action adventure from the visionary team behind the critically acclaimed Gris. Neva chronicles the story of Alba, a young woman bound to a curious wolf cub following a traumatic encounter with dark forces. Together they embark on a perilous journey through a once-beautiful world as it slowly decays around them. Over time, their relationship will evolve as they learn to work together, helping one another to brave increasingly dangerous situations. The wolf will grow from a rebellious cub to an imposing adult seeking to forge his own identity, testing Alba’s love and their commitment to one another. As the cursed world threatens to overwhelm them, Alba and her courageous companion will do whatever it takes to survive and make a new home, together. Season: A Letter to the Future | PS5, PS4 Immerse yourself in the world of Season, a third-person atmospheric adventure bicycle road trip game. Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Explore, record, meet people and unravel the strange world around you. Each recording tool captures a different layer; sounds and music, art and architecture, the stories of characters living through pivotal moments. Your tools peel back these layers until you grasp the culture, history, and ecology underneath everything. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin | PS4 A new adventure awaits you in this second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter! Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story. You play as the grandchild of Red, a legendary Rider. The story begins with a fateful encounter with Ena, a Wyverian girl who has been entrusted with an egg with the potential to hatch into a legendary Rathalos which could wreak havoc if awakened to its destructive power. Embark on a journey which will test the bonds of friendship in a changing world, and discover the truth behind the legends of old. Monster Hunter Stories | PS4 Monster Hunter Stories is a turn-based RPG that takes the world of Monster Hunter and expands upon it in new and exciting ways. No longer are you hunting monsters, but raising them. In this deep story featuring heroes known as Monster Riders, you will live alongside monsters and form lifelong bonds with them. The first installment of the Monster Hunter Stories series returns, fully voiced in Japanese and English, with additional features such as a new museum mode where you can listen to music and view concept art, allowing you to dive even deeper into the world of Monster Hunter Stories. Venba | PS5  Venba is a narrative cooking game where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Venba’s recipe book gets damaged when she moves to Canada. Restore the lost recipes to cook delicious, mouth-watering dishes that serve as a connection to the home left behind. Get to know the family well, hold branching conversations, and explore as you face the challenges that arise from day to day life in a story about family, love, loss and more.  Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition | PS5  Play as Ryn, a powerful vestige born with an affinity for ancient magic. When her brother is captured by a totalitarian empire and war threatens to consume her homeland, she must rise to protect both her family, and her people. Joined by Abram, a seasoned scholar with a haunted past, Ryn embarks on a journey that will test their newly-forged bond, uncover buried secrets, and challenge what it truly means to wield power in a world on the brink of collapse. Inspired by the untamed landscapes of Iceland, Echoes of the End spans glaciers, volcanic depths, and forgotten ruins, where magic and machinery intertwine. Explore a handcrafted world filled with monsters, mysteries, and the relics of a lost civilization. Rugby 25 | PS5, PS4  Experience the rush as Rugby 25 immerses you in the world of rugby like no game before it. From local club clashes to the grandest international championships. Every pass, every tackle, and every try flawlessly crafted to capture the true essence of rugby. With lifelike gameplay, strategic depth, and heart-stopping action, you’ll feel the energy of the field at your fingertips. Prepare for an unforgettable journey where every match is a battle, and every victory is earned on your path to immortality. Whether you lead a national squad or a top-tier club, the most comprehensive team lineup ever is at your command at the rugby world’s most iconic venues. PlayStation Plus Premium Disney Pixar Wall-E | PS5, PS4 Originally released on the PlayStation 2 and based on the 2008 computer animated film from Pixar Animation Studios, Wall-E follows the story of a small, sentient robot whose sole purpose is to clean up Earth’s voluminous garbage. In the year 2700, mankind has left behind millions of tiny trash collectors to make the planet habitable again. Yet only Wall-E remains functional, dutifully performing his task while collecting an odd assortment of souvenirs. His uneventful life takes on new meaning when he encounters a sleek, shiny robot named Eve, sent by humans to monitor the clean-up progress. Play as the lonely robot as he navigates a trash-tainted world and begins an unlikely trek across the cosmos. In addition to solving puzzles throughout the solo adventure, up to four players can compete in mini-games ranging from timed races through space to competitive battles.  *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day.

Title: God of War Greek trilogy remake in development & God of War Sons of Sparta out now    Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:11:55 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/12/god-of-war-greek-trilogy-remake-in-development-god-of-war-sons-of-sparta-out-now/ Over two decades ago in March 2005, God of War came out on the PlayStation 2 – marking the beginning of Kratos’ incredible journey through ancient Greece and beyond.  As we approach the final month of God of War’s 20th anniversary year in March 2026, we couldn’t let this milestone close without giving fans one last big surprise!  The original trilogy remade We’re thrilled to confirm that the original God of War trilogy is being remade – and what better way to announce it than with the legendary TC Carson who brought Kratos to life in the Greek saga!  Play Video This project is still very early in development, so we ask for your patience as it will be a while before anything else can be shared. When we can come back with an update, we aim to make it a big one!  God of War Sons of Sparta For the final reveal, we could not be more excited to share what our partners at Mega Cat Studios have been cooking up – God of War Sons of Sparta!  Play Video God of War Sons of Sparta is a 2D action platformer with a canon story set in Kratos’ youth during his harsh training at the Agoge alongside his brother Deimos.  From the writing team at Santa Monica Studio that brought you God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök, Sons of Sparta is a tale of duty, honor, and brotherhood featuring TC Carson who reprises his role the first time in over a decade as the adult version of Kratos, our story’s narrator!   God of War’s kinetic combat has found a home in a brand-new genre. Kratos will learn deadly skills using his spear and shield, as well as harness powerful divine artifacts known as the Gifts of Olympus to take on a wide array of foes. Sons of Sparta features the return of iconic classics recreated in 2D with stunning hand-drawn pixel animation, as well as a host of new creatures to the franchise inspired by the rich, untapped facets of Greek mythology brought to life by the retro experts at Mega Cat Studios.  Best of all – you don’t need to wait!  God of War Sons of Sparta is out today for the PlayStation 5. The Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions are both available for purchase digitally at the 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 View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Thank you for twenty years One more time before the twentieth anniversary year comes to a close we want to thank the fans.  We’ve taken some big swings over the years in an effort to keep God of War exciting, surprising, and satisfying for players to enjoy. We’re grateful to every single person who has joined us on that journey, you have made it possible to keep evolving this series and bring unexpected passion projects like Sons of Sparta to life.   As we look to the future, we also want to invest in the past and tend to the series’ roots that got us to where we are today. We know that remaking the Greek saga has been a frequent request – the genuine, passionate interest from fans to see the original games return is something we’re very thankful for and can’t wait to share more when the time comes! 

Title: Nioh 3's first big patch "partially" fixes an issue which can make it impossible to heal mid-fight Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:56:49 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/nioh-3s-first-big-patch-partially-fixes-an-issue-which-can-make-it-impossible-to-heal-mid-fight Brutal boss battler Nioh 3's first major post-release patch has arrived today, February 13th. Among its array of tweaks is a "partial" fix for a pretty serious issue - it sometimes being impossible for your character to down any healing elixirs in battle. Read more

Title: Steam reviews letting you attach your PC specs is another Steam Machine prep play and you can't convince me otherwise Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:23:43 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/steam-reviews-letting-you-attach-your-pc-specs-is-another-steam-machine-prep-play-and-you-cant-convince-me-otherwise I wasn’t immediately sure who the latest Steam client beta update, which allows Steam review writers to optionally attach their hardware specs and anonymised framerate data, was for. The reviewers? Not unless they want to inadvertently reveal that the reason they aren’t getting 360fps in Space Marine 2 is because they’re trying to run it on a 3DFX Voodoo Banshee. Developers? Performance data could be useful but if I ran a QA department, I’d want that coming from observable tests, not from the bottom of a slur-filled missive from ViperSniper69 (0.2hrs on record). Then I read the words "This feature is currently in Beta with a focus on devices running SteamOS," and realised: this is for Valve themselves. A devious ploy to record how thousands of hitherto unbenchmarked games run on the Steam Deck and, eventually, the new Steam Machine. Read more

Title: Despite being "a significant change", Legacy of Kain: Ascendance's devs insist it'll still appeal to clapped-out Soul Reaver enthusiasts Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:22:30 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/despite-being-a-significant-change-legacy-of-kain-ascendances-devs-insist-itll-still-appeal-to-clapped-out-soul-reaver-enthusiasts Edwin, come look at this! Seriously, come look at this! It's that thing from your site bio. They're doing a new one. Edw-0h wait, he's on holiday today. Ah well, I guess I'll have to aim my distictly non-Soul Reaver enthusiast eyes at Legacy of Kain: Ascendance. Ooh, Edwin, this nice marketing person claims it'll appeal to veteran Kainers like you, despite being a bit of a new direction for the series. Read more

Title: No AI tricks here - G-Sync Pulsar’s clarity boosting monitor tech looks like the real deal Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:59:27 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/no-ai-tricks-here-g-sync-pulsars-clarity-boosting-monitor-tech-looks-like-the-real-deal Nvidia’s relationship with PC gaming doesn’t always feel like a loving one. Sometimes they’re gifting us a useful new version of DLSS, sometimes they’re helping drive RAM prices up to £300 a stick. Even so, it’s hard not to look at G-Sync Pulsar – a new bit of monitor cleverness that seeks to remove unwanted motion blur from its LCD panels – and see some goodness still inside that big, green eye. After trying it out at a demo event this week, I’m hopeful that Pulsar can clean up how games look in motion as well as anything since the original G-Sync. Read more

Title: "The hardest game in the world to make" - How Darkhaven hopes to rebottle Diablo 2's lightning by channelling Minecraft Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-hardest-game-in-the-world-to-make-how-darkhaven-hopes-to-rebottle-diablo-2s-lightning-by-channelling-minecraft There’s an unpredictable “Necropolis” event in Darkhaven that will slowly turn the entire world undead. It generates a Lich sarcophagus that spills a sickly wave of gloom, rolling across the procedural map to clog player waypoints and fill the alcoves with bony minions. Let the gloom thicken for long enough, and in theory, there will be nowhere safe for your character to spawn. A true apocalypse. You can transfer your character to a freshly generated world, but you might encounter something even hard to dispel: a volcanic eruption, rising floodwaters that breed Lovecraftian fish creatures, a sweeping ice age. Worse, you might encounter several apocalypses at once. Read more