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Xbox Game Pass trims eight titles as it adds new releases
Xbox Game Pass will remove eight games from its library on June 30, including several titles that have been on the service for months. At the same time, the subscription adds fresh entries such as EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination in late June and early July.
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By the numbers: Sirius Game raises $1.4M in fundraising
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie New Trailer Released, Shows Yoshi and More [Update: New Posters]
Nintendo unveiled the second trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on February 13, showcasing Yoshi as the new focal point after his absence in the first teaser. The clip also confirms the presence of Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, and a Frog power‑up, expanding the film's roster of beloved characters. The movie is slated for a global theatrical release on April 1, 2026, and has been supported by a series of fresh commercials and two new posters released this week.
Nongshim RedForce Qualifies for VALORANT Masters Santiago
South Korean organization Nongshim RedForce secured the Pacific region’s first seed for VALORANT Masters Santiago by defeating Indonesia’s RRQ 3‑2 in the VCT Kickoff Upper Finals. The victory marks the second Ascension team ever to win a VCT Kickoff event,...
What Murder Mystery 2 Reveals About Emergent Behaviour in Online Games
Murder Mystery 2 (MM2) on Roblox functions as a low‑cost laboratory for studying emergent behaviour in online games. Randomised roles force players to infer hidden intentions, mirroring AI tasks such as anomaly detection and predictive modelling. Social signalling and the...
Baldur's Gate 3's Romance Is so Much More than a Bolted-On Dating Sim, It's a Masterclass in Layering Character Complexity
Critics praise Baldur's Gate 3 for turning romance into a layered narrative device, intertwining character complexity with gameplay. The game’s companions—Astarion, Shadowheart, Karlach—each reveal deeper motivations and vulnerabilities as players pursue romantic or platonic bonds. Choices affect dialogue, story outcomes, and...
Expedition 33 Proves Every Game Needs a Good Parry
Action games across genres benefit from robust parry mechanics, a point underscored by recent titles. While games like Stellar Blade and Expedition 33 demonstrate how parrying adds strategic depth and fluid offense‑defense transitions, newer releases such as Romeo Is a Dead...
Honor of Kings Year of the Horse Market Event: Here’s How to Get Arli’s Limited Epic Skin for Free
Tencent’s Honor of Kings is celebrating the Year of the Horse Festival with a limited‑time market event that runs through 25 February 2026. Players can complete daily login, match and sharing tasks to earn “Horse Cakes,” then sell them on personal or...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance — Enhanced Review for Xbox Series X|S and PS5
Warhorse Studios released a free next‑gen upgrade of Kingdom Come: Deliverance for Xbox Series X|S and PS5, preserving the core RPG while adding high‑resolution textures, 4K output, 60 FPS, and dramatically faster load times. Existing owners receive the patch at no...
Valve Just Made Steam User Reviews Infinitely More Useful with the Option to Add Your Gaming PC Specs
Valve is rolling out a new beta feature that lets Steam reviewers attach their PC hardware specifications to each review. The specs are automatically gathered from Steam’s existing hardware survey, making it easy for users to provide context without manual...
Winter Bird Locations in Heartopia
Heartopia’s winter event runs until mid‑March, adding seasonal quests, snow‑themed activities, and collectible winter birds that wear scarves or hats. The birds appear near water just outside town and flee when approached, creating a chase for players tasked with photographing...
ARC Raiders: How Matchmaking Works
ARC Raiders introduces Aggression‑Based Matchmaking, a hidden system that evaluates a player’s in‑raid behavior rather than traditional skill metrics. The algorithm groups aggressive PvP‑focused players together while steering casual, looting‑oriented gamers toward less hostile lobbies. Although the system cannot be...
New Deadlock Hero Apollo Completes Valve's Massive Roster Expansion, and the MOBA's Vision Feels Clearer than Ever
Valve’s MOBA Deadlock received its latest “Old Gods, New Blood” update, adding six new heroes and the Street Brawl mode. The spotlight is on Apollo, a ranged initiator with long‑range flashes, three‑step lunges, a parry‑style Riposte, and an explosive area‑damage...
Left 4 Dead Creator's New Co-Op Shooter Just Won Me Back After Its Limp Game Awards Reveal
4Loop, the new co‑op shooter from Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth and Bad Robot Games, resurfaced at Sony's State of Play with clearer gameplay and a roguelite loop. Backed by Sony, the title will launch on PC and PS5, featuring a...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Is Now Available on PS5 and Xbox Series, Free Upgrade with Save Transfer Included
Warhorse Studios launched a free next‑generation update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, now native on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The patch adds 60 FPS performance, ultra‑quality visual settings, and expanded voice‑over and subtitle options, while preserving progress via cross‑generation save transfers. The title...
Marathon Lore: Key Points for New Players
The article outlines seven essential Marathon lore points for newcomers, focusing on the dying world of Tau Ceti IV and its 2893 setting, a century after the original trilogy. It explains the nature of Runners as transferable consciousnesses, the six competing...
Wherever the Event, Pocket Gamer Connects Is All About Business
Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) has become a business‑centric conference series that delivers tangible outcomes for the global games industry. Since its 2014 launch, the brand has hosted 57 events in 16 cities, attracting 70,000 attendees and scheduling more than 155,000...
Best Minecraft Seeds 2026 - Updated for 1.21.11
The article curates the top Minecraft seeds for version 1.21.11, covering village, survival, speedrun, and aesthetic categories. Each seed includes exact coordinates and notable structures such as villages, temples, Nether portals, and ancient cities. The list highlights seeds that pack multiple...
PGL Cluj-Napoca Group Stage Fantasy About to Start
HLTV has launched a new fantasy competition tied to the PGL Cluj‑Napoca group stage, featuring a 16‑team Swiss format with best‑of‑three matches. Players can assemble squads on the HLTV Fantasy platform, with top‑picked stars like flameZ and ZywOo designated as...
Confirmed: Switch’s Virtual Boy Headset Can Play VR-Supported Switch Games Including Breath of the Wild and Mario Odyssey
Nintendo confirmed that its new Virtual Boy headset, available in full‑size and cardboard versions, can run the four Switch titles that feature VR modes – Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,...
Japanese Version Finalized; Moving to English and Sound Mix
The Japanese version’s structure is pretty much done. From here, it’s frame-by-frame checks and adding typography animation. At the same time, working on the sound. After finishing the English version, we’ll move on to the sound mix. https://t.co/o9mdXQgX9V
Web3 Gaming Thrives: New Game and Token Launched
I am simply uninterested in debating whether web3 games are alive or dead. We have revenue, shipped a new game @waifusweeper, and launched the $CHAD token all in the last 2 weeks. @YGG_Play is here to stay.
Resident Evil Bundle on Steam Will Get You All the Mainline Games for $40
Capcom’s Resident Evil Reload Collection Extra bundles all nine main‑line titles and two DLCs on Steam for $40, a roughly 72% discount. The package includes classics from Resident Evil 0 through Village, but features the original 2005 Resident Evil 4 rather...
Tokyogurl and Cheerio Arrested Amid SEA Games Esports Cheating Scandal
Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division arrested former national esports star Naphat “Tokyogurl” Warasin and semi‑professional player Cheerio for colluding to share login credentials and illegally access game data during the 33rd SEA Games. The misconduct was uncovered after irregular gameplay and...
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince for PC Launches March 11
NIS America announced the PC launch of The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince on March 11 via Steam. The adventure game originally debuted on PlayStation 4, Switch, and PS Vita in 2018 and later reached iOS and Android. The PC version...
Ubisoft Says Creative House Leadership Will Include 'Respected' External Hires
Ubisoft announced the creation of five internal Creative Houses to centralise its flagship franchises, with Vantage Studios already backed by Tencent for €1.16 billion. The company will appoint external industry veterans to lead these houses starting in March, aiming to accelerate...
Game Freak's Beast Of Reincarnation Gets August 2026 Xbox Game Pass Release Date
Game Freak announced that its new action‑RPG Beast of Reincarnation will launch on August 4, 2026, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from day one. The title, set in a post‑apocalyptic Japan, follows outcast Emma and her...
Oz Re:write to End Service on April 21, 2026 in Japan, Bringing Its Fairytale RPG Run to an Early Close
Japanese developer DRIMAGE announced that its anime‑style RPG Oz Re:write will cease operations on April 21, 2026, just one year after its August 2025 launch. The title never received a global release and will disable the Tailstone shop, though players can request refunds...
T1 Signs Partnership with South Korea’s Navy
South Korean esports powerhouse T1 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Korea Navy’s Power Analysis and Evaluation Team to boost the navy’s cognitive and analytical capabilities using gaming‑derived technology. The agreement will drive joint research on...
DRX Esports Academy Receives Ministry of Education Award
South Korea’s Ministry of Education awarded the DRX Esports Academy, marking the first time an esports team has received the honor. The award, signed by Minister Cho Kyo‑jin on Dec. 31, 2025, recognizes the academy’s community‑linked career experience programmes. DRX highlighted...
Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation Finally Has a Release Date
Game Freak announced Beasts of Reincarnation, a new third‑person action‑adventure releasing on PS5, PC, and Xbox on August 4, 2026. The title marks the studio's first non‑Nintendo AAA release since Giga Wrecker in 2017 and its first original IP outside...
CCT Announce 2026 European Circuit Structure
The Counter-Strike Tour (CCT) unveiled its 2026 European circuit structure, comprising 34 events spread across three tiers: Regular CCT Europe, Challengers Europe, and Contenders Europe. The entry‑level Contenders circuit will host 16 teams, feature a $2,500 prize pool and award...
Hunt the Night Gains Nintendo Switch Release Date, Physical Release, New Trailer
Dangen Entertainment and Moonlight Games announced that Hunt the Night will launch on Nintendo Switch on February 26, 2026, with a physical edition slated for summer via Selecta Play. The title, originally announced in 2019 and released on PC in...
19 MENA Startups Graduate From the Second Exel by Merak Accelerator Cohort
Nineteen MENA game studios have graduated from the second cohort of Exel by Merak, an $80 million gaming accelerator launched by Merak Capital. Each studio receives $300,000 in seed funding plus mentorship and global network access. Cohort 2 has already produced $1.2 million...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Go Live with Special Hisuian Typhlosion Distribution for a Limited Time
Nintendo announced a limited‑time distribution of a Hisuian Typhlosion in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, timed with the 2026 Europe International Championships. The special Pokémon mirrors the one used by Yuma Kinugawa to win the 2026 Latin America International Championships. It...
Roblox Bloxfest Twitch Event to Offer In-Game Rewards to Players
Roblox’s Twitch Rivals event, Bloxfest, will reward casual players with exclusive in‑game items. Participants can join the RB Battles × Twitch Hub, predict the winning streamer’s team to earn the Twitch Crown, and collect four time‑released badges to unlock the Glitch Helmet...
TSM Launches AI-Powered Minecraft Building App
North American esports organization TSM unveiled osu.ai, an AI‑powered Minecraft building app that lets players generate and construct structures via text prompts, also offering world and character re‑texturing for the Java edition. The tool launched on February 12 and immediately...
Resident Evil Requiem Strongly Teases Another Classic Character Return, Here’s Who We Think It Is
Capcom unveiled a fourth Resident Evil Requiem trailer at Sony’s State of Play, revealing the silhouette of a blonde character believed to be Sherry Birkin. The hint ties the upcoming title to the Raccoon City survivors, including Leon Kennedy, and...
Warriors: Abyss 1.6.0 Update Out Now, Patch Notes – Sealing Ceremony, Customization, More
Koei Tecmo rolled out Warriors: Abyss version 1.6.0, a substantial update for the Switch title. The patch introduces a camera‑distance slider, a new customization system, and a Sealing Ceremony that lets players ban previously unlocked heroes, formations, or treasures. It also...
VCT EMEA 2026 Kickoff Schedule, Teams, New Format, More
VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA 2026 Kickoff launches Jan. 20‑Feb. 15, featuring 12 regional teams in a new triple‑elimination format. The structure creates three separate finals, each granting a Masters Santiago qualification and championship points toward the season’s Champions slots. Four 2025...
Xbox Game Pass Adds Two New Games Today Including Day-One Title
Xbox Game Pass announced two new additions on February 13, 2026: the day‑one sequel High on Life 2 and the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance. High on Life 2 will be available to Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers across Xbox Series X|S, PC and...
Feral Interactive’s Tomb Raider Invites You to Relive Lara Croft’s Origin Story as It Finally Arrives on Android and iOS
Feral Interactive has released the full‑console Tomb Raider on Android and iOS at $19.99, marking the first time the franchise’s complete experience is available on mobile. The port brings the Yamatai island adventure, complete with survival mechanics, crafting, and puzzle‑platforming, to...
Hono-Gurashi No Niwa Will Have a Horrorless Safe Livelihood Mode
Japanese developer Nippon Ichi Software announced that Hono‑gurashi no Niwa will launch on July 30 for Switch 1&2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The game introduces an optional Safe Livelihood Mode that lets players enjoy daily‑life activities without any horror events. While...
Tomb Raider Parent Company Embraces AI, but Promises “Human-Led” Creativity Will Remain
Embracer Group’s Q3 FY 2025/26 report reveals a strategic push to adopt AI‑driven tools across its game development pipeline while insisting that world‑building, storytelling and creative direction will stay human‑led. CEO Phil Rogers highlighted AI’s potential to accelerate asset creation,...
IGDA Foundation Unveils New Visual Identity in Major Rebrand
The IGDA Foundation has launched its first major visual rebrand, unveiling a new logo, refreshed website, and updated newsletter. The redesign keeps visual ties to the parent IGDA while emphasizing the Foundation’s focus on access, opportunity, and professional growth for...
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Reveals First Eight Titles
The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) announced its first eight titles for the inaugural 2026 edition, spotlighting mobile games like Honor of Kings and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. National team slots range from 24 in Honor of Kings to 32 in...
Major WWE 2K26 Creation Suite Improvements Revealed as Body Morphing Finally Returns After a Decade
WWE 2K26 drops PS4 and Xbox One support, launching March 13 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, enabling upgraded hair physics and more realistic wrestler models. The Creation Suite receives a major overhaul: body morphing returns after a decade, and the layer...
Big Changes at Remedy, Arc Raiders Achieves 'Blockbuster' Status, and Mewgenics Recoups Dev Costs in Three Hours - Patch Notes...
The latest Patch Notes roundup highlights three headline developments: indie rogue‑like Mewgenics recouped its development budget within three hours and sold half a million copies in 36 hours; Nexon’s Arc Raiders achieved “blockbuster” status with 14 million units sold and a peak...
AI LIMIT DLC ‘Eirene’s Furnace of War’ Announced
CE‑Asia and SenseGames announced the AI LIMIT DLC “Eirene’s Furnace of War,” slated for release on March 27. The expansion continues Blader Arrisa’s story, introducing a new Temple of War area, a mysterious boss, and reworked classic bosses with tougher mechanics. It...
Sega Plans to Release ‘Four Major New Titles for Mainstay IPs’ by the End of March 2027
Sega Sammy’s Q3 report outlines a plan to launch four major new games for its core franchises by March 2027, alongside a push to boost sales capabilities. The only confirmed date is the Switch 2 release of Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage...
Best SG-12 Loadout in Black Ops 7
Black Ops 7’s Season 2 introduces the SG‑12 semi‑auto shotgun through the Escalation Directive event, unlocking a powerful slug‑based loadout for close‑range combat. The recommended build pairs a 17″ Universal Barrel, H‑Comb Extended Mag, Align‑Lite Grip, 3mW Motion Strike Laser, and 12 Gauge...
EFootball 2026 Epic World Classics (Müller, Zola, Pele) Pack Review
Konami’s eFootball 2026 released the Epic World Classics pack, featuring Gerd Müller, Gianfranco Zola and Pelé. Each player arrives with high‑OVR, double show‑time skills and distinct playstyles—Müller as a Fox‑in‑the‑Box striker, Zola as a Creative Playmaker with elite dribbling, and Pelé as...