Today's Gaming Pulse
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Promises Timeless Gameplay
Nintendo confirmed a remake of the classic Ocarina of Time, emphasizing timeless gameplay mechanics. A newly discovered website may provide additional details about the project. Multiple outlets have reported on the upcoming title.
Intellivision Sprint Is a Surprising Blast From the Past | Impressions
Atari has revived the Intellivision brand with the new Intellivision Sprint, a dedicated retro console that bundles 45 classic titles. The device connects via HDMI, includes two wireless controllers, and uses physical overlays to accommodate each game’s unique control scheme. Unlike many modern retro offerings, it avoids FPGA emulation, subscription models, or multi‑system compatibility, positioning itself as a pure plug‑and‑play nostalgia capsule. The Sprint demonstrates how legacy brands can re‑enter the market with focused, low‑complexity hardware.
PlayStation Game Releases — February 16th to 22nd
PlayStation announced a packed lineup of new titles for the week of February 16‑22, ranging from indie platformers to major RPG releases. Highlights include Obsidian Entertainment’s fantasy RPG Avowed, which receives an Anniversary Update with new races and gameplay modes, and...
A More Optimistic Expedition
The episode recounts the author’s experience at the DICE Awards in Las Vegas, where they introduced a new backstage photo challenge for award winners, asking each to capture the most interesting image in the green room. The segment highlights the...
Kena Bridge of Spirits 50% Off Until Feb 19
Kena Bridge of Spirits is now 50% off on steam until 18/19 Feb (timezones lol) Now is the PERFECT time to get it if you haven't played it already coming off the announcement of Kena Scars of Kosmora Or...be like me and...
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Global Closed Alpha Test Announced for Later This Month Including Toph
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will hold a global closed alpha from February 27 to March 1, expanding beyond its initial North and South America test. Registration is open until February 20, with previous participants automatically re‑invited. The PC‑only Steam test will feature...
As Fractured Conquest Test Invites Go Out, We Get a Snapshot of Who's Interested and What They Want From a...
Happy Cauldron opened sign‑ups for Fractured Conquest's first pre‑alpha test, receiving hundreds of applications each day. About one‑third of applicants are newcomers to the franchise, while the rest are seasoned MMO, survival, and sandbox players. Respondents highlighted frustrations with grindy...
Konami's Octopus Game Has a Demo You Can Play Right Now
Konami announced the April 2, 2026 launch of "Darwin’s Paradox," an octopus‑themed side‑scrolling adventure developed by French indie ZDT Studio. A free "Tactical Octopus Action" demo, blending Metal Gear Solid stealth mechanics with unique underwater movement, is now live on Switch, PC,...
Rivalry to Scale Back Operations
Rivalry Corp., a TSXV‑listed esports betting operator, announced it will dramatically scale back operations while evaluating strategic alternatives. The board approved immediate cost reductions, including a significant workforce cut and a pause on player activity with withdrawals permitted. Rivalry is...
How to Get the Simcalibur in The Sims 4
The Simcalibur, a legendary sword in The Sims 4 Royalty and Legacy, is hidden in the Verdemar district of Ondarion’s main square. To claim it, a Sim must reach Swordsmanship level 8 and hold the Champion of the People status, which requires...
World Models and Game Engines Will Converge, Not Compete
World Models vs Game Engines -- Who Wins? Gaming stocks had a bloodbath after Google's Genie 3. Unity down. Roblox down. Nintendo down. Unity down 35%. Unity's CEO posted a whole thread. Tim Sweeney weighed in. They're both saying the same thing...
SEGA / Atlus Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Sale Live, Lowest Prices Ever for Sonic Origins, Etrian Odyssey HD, More
Nintendo has launched a SEGA/Atlus sale on both the Switch 2 and original Switch eShops, slashing prices on dozens of titles. Flagship discounts include Sonic Origins at $8.99, the Etrian Odyssey HD series under $16, and Persona 3 Reload at $41.99. The promotion...
Hatsune Miku Honkai: Star Rail Art Shared Ahead of 4.0
Ahead of Honkai: Star Rail's version 4.0 update, Crypton and HoYoVerse unveiled official crossover artwork featuring Hatsune Miku and the game's conductor Pom‑Pom. The piece, drawn by Vocaloid specialist KEI, blends the Planarcadia aesthetic with both characters in mirrored poses....
Battlefield Season 2 Roadmap And Game Changes Shared Ahead Of Next Week's Launch
EA announced Battlefield 6 Season 2 will drop on February 17, unveiling a three‑phase roadmap that adds new maps, limited‑time modes, and a Battle Royale duos experience. Phase 1, Extreme Measures, introduces the Contaminated map and a hallucinogenic VL‑7 smoke mechanic. Phase 2, Nightfall, delivers an...
"It's Important that Our Game Doesn't Just Feel Like FromSoftware": Lords of the Fallen 2 Dev Says What Too Many...
CI Games’ creative strategist Ryan Hill explains that Lords of the Fallen 2 will not merely imitate FromSoftware’s formula. The studio is redesigning heavy attacks to break enemy guards and create meaningful combat choices. Director James Lowe emphasizes micro‑loops, enemy‑first tempo,...
World of Warcraft Previews Midnight's New Hub, Silvermoon City
Blizzard previewed Silvermoon City, the central hub for the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion Midnight. The rebuilt city will host both Horde and Alliance players, with roughly one‑third reserved for Horde‑only activities. A dense network of profession trainers, vendors, portals,...
Don't Lose Aggro Is a MMO-Style Roguelite Where You Play As A Tank, Demo Out Now
Don’t Lose Aggro is an indie roguelite that puts players in the tank role typical of MMORPGs, letting them protect companions or go solo against endless enemy waves. Developed by former MMO player Oren Koren, the game is currently showcased...
Cronos: The New Dawn "Iron Rider" Skin Now Available, "Temporal Diver" Mode Coming Soon
Bloober Team has released a free Iron Rider skin for its survival‑horror title Cronos: The New Dawn. The update also teases the upcoming Temporal Diver mode, which will provide a lower‑difficulty option for Switch 2 players. Cronos continues to draw attention...
Check Out a New Trailer and Gameplay for High on Life 2
Squanch Games has officially confirmed that its sequel High on Life 2 will launch on Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 console, with both digital and physical versions slated for April 20, 2026. The announcement follows earlier retailer listings that hinted at a Switch 2 release,...
Akali and Senna Revealed as Next Champions for 2XKO as Director Discusses Future of the Game
Riot Games announced Akali and Senna as the next two champions for its fighting title 2XKO, despite recent layoffs that cut roughly half of the development staff. Akali will arrive later in Season 1, while Senna is expected to launch at...
Fans Have Waited 12 Years for a New Castlevania Game, but Belmont's Curse Is an Even Greater Gift for Swine...
After a 12‑year lull, Konami announced Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, an all‑new 2D Metroidvania. The game is being co‑developed by Motion Twin, creators of Dead Cells, and Evil Empire, known for The Rogue Prince of Persia. Set in 15th‑century Paris with...
Here's What The Kingdom Come: Deliverance Upgrade Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S
Kingdom Come: Deliverance has been upgraded for Xbox Series X and Series S, launching alongside its addition to Xbox Game Pass. On Series X the game runs at a native 1440p resolution, upscaled to 4K, delivering roughly 60 FPS with occasional dips to 50 FPS. The Series S...
9 GameCube Games That Made Couch Co-Op Feel Like an Event
The article highlights nine GameCube titles that turned couch co‑op into a memorable event, ranging from shooters like Serious Sam: Next Encounter to party staples such as Mario Kart: Double Dash! and Super Smash Bros. Melee. It emphasizes the console’s...
Best Turn-Based Games to Play If You Loved Mewgenics
The article curates a list of turn‑based titles that capture the unpredictable combat loop and procedural depth of Edmund McMillen’s recent release Mewgenics. It highlights indie and mainstream games such as Pit People, Darkest Dungeon II, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, The...
Why 2026 Is the Perfect Time for a Marvel MMO Before Avengers: Doomsday Lands
The article argues that 2026 is an optimal launch window for a Marvel‑themed massively multiplayer online game, leveraging the hype surrounding the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film and the 2027 Secret Wars release. It highlights the current absence of a Marvel...
Fallout New Vegas: All DLC Start Locations & Level Requirements
Fallout: New Vegas, now fifteen years old, still draws players thanks to its four major DLC packs. Each expansion—Honest Hearts, Old World Blues, Dead Money, and Lonesome Road—has a distinct starting location and a recommended minimum level ranging from 10...
Reanimal Launch Trailer – Little Nightmares Dev’s New Game on Nintendo Switch 2
Tarsier Studios, the team behind Little Nightmares, has launched its new horror‑adventure Reanimal on Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows a brother‑sister duo navigating a nightmarish island to rescue missing friends, blending single‑player, local and online co‑op play. A shared, directed...
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Shares Unsettling Lore Behind The Upcoming Nightfall Crypt Dungeon
Visionary Realms announced that Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen’s Nightfall Crypt will debut in the upcoming update, offering a compact, single‑session dungeon experience. The dungeon opens with a unique entrance puzzle and is rooted in dark lore involving Sarulith and...
Diablo 2 Resurrected Warlock Class Beginner Tips & New Expansion Guide
Blizzard’s *Diablo 2 Resurrected* introduces the Warlock, the first new class in 25 years, via the *Reign of the Warlock* expansion. The class pivots on three skill branches—Chaos, Eldritch, and Demon—each offering distinct offensive and summoning tools. New gear sets, Bane’s Garment and...
God of War Fans Are Failing to Find Sons of Sparta's Supposed 2-Player Co-Op Mode
God of War: Sons of Sparta, a 2‑D side‑scrolling prequel released on February 12, 2026, was advertised with a two‑player co‑op mode on its PlayStation Store page. Players quickly discovered the option is missing, and the store description has since been...
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Free Play Weekend Going Down Now
Sega has launched a free‑play weekend for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage on Steam, running through Monday, February 16 at 10 a.m. PT. PC players can access every mode, including the new World Stage and rollback‑enabled online play, at no cost. Concurrently, the base game...
Ubisoft Downplays Strike, Says Fewer Devs Involved
Earlier this week, it was reported that 1,200 developers went on strike at Ubisoft in France and Italy. Days later, Ubisoft is pushing back saying that number was much lower as it focuses on "maintaining an open and constructive dialogue" with...
Guild Wars 2's WvW Scoring Beta Will Test Changes Intended to Reward More Active Play and Offer Variety
Guild Wars 2 will run a World vs. World scoring beta from Feb 27 to Apr 3, testing a shift from passive point accumulation to active combat rewards. The test removes automatic points for merely holding objectives, instead granting War Score for siege...
Genshin Impact Codes and How to Redeem Them (February 2026)
HoYoverse released a fresh batch of Genshin Impact redeem codes on February 13, 2026, offering rewards such as 100 Primogems, Mora, and Hero’s Wit. Most codes require players to have reached Adventurer Rank 10, while a few are universally usable. The...
God of War, Silent Hill, and More Big Games Are Getting a Much-Welcomed Indie Treatment
PlayStation’s State of Play unveiled new installments for God of War, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Legacy of Kain, but development has shifted to indie studios such as Mega Cat, Screen Burn Interactive, Motion Twin, and Bit Bot Media. This marks a growing trend where...
After The February 2026 State of Play, It's Clear 007: First Light Is Never Escaping the Uncharted Allegations
IO Interactive, the studio behind Hitman, is developing James Bond game 007: First Light, now scheduled for release on May 27 2026. Trailers showcase a hybrid of stealth‑focused missions and cinematic, Uncharted‑style set pieces, including a cargo‑plane showdown reminiscent of Uncharted 3. The title...
Baseball Hits 26 Steps up to the Plate with MLB Stars, Now Open for Pre-Registration on Mobile
Baseball Hits 26, developed by Ares Interactive, has opened pre‑registration for Android and iOS, featuring an officially licensed 2026 MLB roster. The portrait‑style game is built for quick, one‑handed sessions with tap‑driven swings, motion‑captured animations, and realistic ball physics. Players can...
Anime Reborn Traits Guide
Anime Reborn’s trait system assigns passive buffs based on rarity, ranging from sub‑1% secret traits with massive damage multipliers to more common rare traits offering modest stat gains. Each trait roll is governed by fixed percentages, making the process highly...
Passion UA Sign Try and Senzu
Passion UA announced two high‑profile roster moves: Mongolian rifler Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold joins on loan after being benched by The MongolZ, and veteran South American AWPer Santino “try” Rigal transfers from Imperial. Senzu, ranked the 13th‑best player of 2025 by...
The Forge Runes and Traits Guide
Roblox’s The Forge introduces a rune system where enemies drop items that grant elemental effects, healing, or defensive bonuses. Players unlock additional rune slots by enhancing weapons and armor through the NPC called The Enhancer, though pickaxe slots must be...
All Cooking Requests in Yakuza Kiwami 3
Yakuza Kiwami 3 features 18 unlockable cooking recipes that feed the Morning Glory orphanage and boost Kiryu’s Daddy Rank. Each bento provides health recovery, heat recovery, or Dragon Boost bonuses, scaling with rank from +20,000 health to +200% heat recovery. Ingredients are...
Grimdark Roguelike Hordes of Hunger Hits 1.0, Infusing Megabonk's Horde Survival with the Fundamentals of Dark Souls
Hyperstrange’s Hordes of Hunger reaches its 1.0 launch, shifting the Megabonk‑style horde shooter toward a grimdark, Dark Souls‑inspired roguelike. The update introduces weighty combat with dodges, rolls, and parries, three‑choice upgrade paths, and a narrative hub called the Sanctum. Two...
Should Games Include a Mute Option for Swearing?
Every family has a different approach to swearing. An interesting question over at @crossplayblog: should video games let you mute swearing? https://t.co/9b2NMJulCT
Qualcomm Signs Strategic Partnership Deal With Hero Esports
Qualcomm announced a strategic partnership with Chinese esports operator Hero Esports, designating its Snapdragon 8 Series as the official chip for four Tencent‑owned mobile leagues: King Pro League, Peace Elite League, CrossFire Mobile League and QQ Speed Mobile S League. The...
Marvel Rivals Black Widow Mains Are Losing It as Worst Hero Gets Nerfed
NetEase’s latest Marvel Rivals patch introduced new hero Elsa Bloodstone and nerfed Black Widow’s ultimate, reducing its vulnerability effect. Black Widow already held the lowest win rate among the game’s 46 characters, and the nerf deepened player frustration. The change...
After a Bumpy Start, Stardew Valley Challenger Starsand Island Is Wasting Little Time Giving You Mods and Multiplayer
Starsand Island, a Stardew Valley‑style life‑sim, launched in early access on Feb 13, 2026, quickly hitting over 10,000 concurrent players on Steam. The developer, Seed Sparkle Lab, faced unusual issues, asking users to stop a wave of positive review‑bombing and revising...
Best Vendetta Stadium Build in Overwatch
Overwatch’s Stadium mode guide introduces the GKJFX build, positioning Vendetta as a pure assassin focused on maximum burst damage. The configuration stacks ability power through Chimera Cross, Champion’s Kit, and Multi‑tool while exploiting powers like Double Dash, Riposte, and Skycut...
FUT Fans Come Here Ft. Dempz
FUT, the former NAVI Junior academy, shocked the CS:GO scene by pushing FURIA to the brink at BLAST Bounty and securing a top‑12 finish at IEM Krakow. The team, now ranked #14 globally, is driven by rising stars dem0n, dziugss...
Report: Savvy Games Group in Talks to Buy MOONTON Games
ByteDance is in advanced talks to sell its wholly owned studio MOONTON Games to Saudi sovereign‑wealth‑fund‑backed Savvy Games Group for roughly $6‑7 billion. MOONTON, creator of the hit mobile MOBA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and its esports ecosystem, represents one of...
Save a Massive $326 on This 27-Inch LG OLED Gaming Monitor That's Ideal for CS2, Fortnite, and Much More
LG’s 27‑inch 27GX704A‑B OLED gaming monitor is now selling for about $474 on Amazon, reflecting a 41% discount from its $799.99 launch price. The panel delivers a 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response time, and 2,560 × 1,440 resolution, making it well suited...
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Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Revealed for Nintendo Switch, Out Tomorrow [Update: Trailer]
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition was announced for Nintendo Switch, launching digitally on February 13, 2026, with a physical release slated for June. Developed by Digital Eclipse in partnership with Ubisoft Montpellier, the collection bundles five classic versions—including PlayStation, Atari Jaguar,...