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Updated 21m agoWhat's happening: Yakuza Kiwami 3 launches with upgraded graphics and new gameplay systems
The remake released on February 11 2026 modernizes the original with enhanced visuals, a customizable Lalala Phone, a biker‑gang management mechanic called Bad Boy Dragons, and optional Reaper boss encounters that reward cash and rare items. It also expands Morning Glory orphanage activities to include sewing, cooking and family‑time.
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By the numbers: Saudi PIF transfers $3bn Take‑Two stake to Savvy Games Group
News•Feb 17, 2026
How to Get Money Early in Starsand Island
Starsand Island offers several fast‑track ways to earn coins early, starting with main quests that grant up to 1,000 coins each. Daily requests on the community bulletin board provide steady income and affection points. Crafting low‑cost items such as iron ingots or hardwood planks and selling them yields quick profit, while NPC Aurelis hands out free daily coins. Fishing and bug catching also generate 30‑50 coins per catch, rounding out a diverse early‑game economy.
By DualShockers
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Legendary Sci‑fi Authors
Yano san dug up the novel from the Japanese limited edition of MGS3. At the time, neither the contributors nor I had any fear. The energy we had was incredible. The lineup of contributors has now become legendary: Stanisław Lem,...
By Hideo Kojima (EN)
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Steam Decks Unavailable in US Amid Supply Shortages
All Steam Decks are currently out of stock in the US. Per Valve, Steam Deck OLED may be out-of-stock intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages. https://t.co/GUyAgX5EXz
By Geoff Keighley
News•Feb 17, 2026
GameStop Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale Is Back, But There's a Catch
GameStop has revived its Buy 2 Get 1 Free promotion on pre‑owned games, but only for customers with a $25‑per‑year Pro membership. The deal gives shoppers roughly 33% off when they bundle three titles of similar price, applying the discount to the lowest‑priced game....
By Game Rant
News•Feb 17, 2026
MECCHA Sets Up Pre-Orders for Japan Exclusives with Worldwide Shipping
MECCHA Japan has launched a pre‑order service that lets international fans purchase exclusive Japanese anime figures, trading‑card boosters, and themed merchandise with worldwide shipping. The catalog includes high‑profile items such as a 45 cm Monkey D. Luffy statue, a Final Fantasy VIII musical box,...
By DualShockers
News•Feb 17, 2026
Best Clans and Cursed Techniques in Kaizen Roblox
The article presents a fresh tier list for the Roblox‑based game Kaizen, highlighting the top‑performing clans and cursed techniques (CTs) for competitive PvP. Gojo and Sukuna lead the S+ clan tier, while King of Curses and Toji dominate the S+...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 17, 2026
New Cozy Game on Steam Is Essentially Modern-Day Nintendogs
Indie game Puppy Park launches a demo on Steam, reviving the Nintendogs vibe with a pet‑hotel management twist. Players care for rotating dogs daily, handling feeding, grooming, and walks. Business reputation grows, unlocking items and routes. Full release is scheduled...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 16, 2026
Adventure Games Designed for Players Who Love Getting Lost
The article highlights a curated list of eight games that reward players for getting lost, from puzzle‑heavy titles like *The Witness* to open‑world epics such as *Skyrim* and *Breath of the Wild*. It argues that intentional disorientation deepens immersion, allowing...
By DualShockers
News•Feb 16, 2026
Albion Online's Realm Divided Part 2 Drops Next Week, With a New Objective to Know: Faction Battle Standards
Albion Online will roll out the second phase of its Realm Divided expansion on February 23, introducing Faction Battle Standards as a new capture‑the‑flag style objective. The standards appear only in provinces with active conflict and can be carried by any...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 16, 2026
All COD Warzone Season 2 Secret Challenges & Rewards
Call of Duty: Warzone’s Season 2 introduces a suite of secret challenges that reward players with exclusive cosmetics and weapon blueprints. Players must complete tasks such as opening five Cradle Caches, using Cradle Fractures on Rebirth Island, and completing ten Redacted...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 16, 2026
Best First-Person Base-Building Games
The article ranks the top first‑person base‑building games, highlighting titles from survival horror like The Forest to sandbox giants such as Minecraft. Each entry is broken down by core mechanics, from resource gathering and defensive construction to industrial automation and...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 16, 2026
List of All Nintendo Switch 2 Games that Support GameShare
Nintendo unveiled GameShare for the Switch 2, letting players access a shared copy of supported titles without each owning the game. The feature works locally with up to three consoles and also supports online GameChat sessions. The initial roster lists 27...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 16, 2026
Overwatch Brings Back Fan-Favorite Valentine's Day Mini-Game for a Limited Time
Overwatch has re‑launched the fan‑favorite Loverwatch: Love Never Dies mini‑game, running from February 16 through March 1, 2026. The browser‑based dating sim lets players pursue non‑canonical romances with Genji, Mercy, and a secret third ending, earning exclusive icons, titles, and a Hanzo...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 16, 2026
Ashes of Creation Investor Alleges Steven Sharif Commited Fraud, Details The Turmoil And Timeline Of Studio's Final Days
YouTube creator NefasQS released a video alleging that Intrepid Studios founder Steven Sharif committed fraud, citing investor Jason Caramanis' $12.5 million loss and claims Sharif never invested his own money. The report details inflated salaries, withheld financial records, and a failed...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 16, 2026
Update Available for Dispatch
An update for the indie adventure title Dispatch has been released for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. While the patch version remains undisclosed, the changelog notes that previously removed audio from Invisigal’s dream sequence has been restored. The fix...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 16, 2026
Star Citizen Celebrates Lunar New Year, Deep Dive on Industrial Missions, and Prepare for Competition This Weekend
Star Citizen’s Free Fly continues through Feb 23, coinciding with the Coramor Valentine‑themed event. The Red Festival Lunar New Year celebration launches Thursday, marking the Year of the Horse. A Star Citizen Live deep‑dive will explore newly added industrial missions and...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 16, 2026
First 4 Figures Teases Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom "Link" Statue
First 4 Figures announced a 9‑inch painted PVC statue of Link from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, slated for pre‑order on February 26, 2026. The company, known for a long‑standing partnership with Nintendo, teases the release without...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 16, 2026
MOONTON Games’ ACECRAFT: Sky Hero Prepares for March 2026 Comeback as Infrastructure Update Nears Completion
Vizta Games announced that ACECRAFT: Sky Hero will return to US app stores in March 2026 after completing a major infrastructure overhaul that began in January. The relaunch will preserve all player progress and reschedule missed events. Players will receive increased...
By GamingonPhone
News•Feb 16, 2026
The Best Highlights From PGL Cluj-Napoca Groups
PGL’s inaugural 2026 event in Cluj‑Napoca delivered a series of dramatic group‑stage moments, highlighted by Natus Vincere’s b1t losing his AK and forcing a force‑buy that still resulted in a round win on Nuke. Staehr’s clutch 4‑kill 1v2 retake, dziugss’...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Dungeons & Dragons Online Shares More Anniversary Details, Including a Peek at the Arcane Trickster
Dungeons & Dragons Online is celebrating its 20th anniversary with Update 78: Natural 20, which introduces a universal Anniversary Token and a new Remnant Rush activity. Players can spend the token on 200k XP or exclusive gear, while Remnant Rush lets them...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 16, 2026
The Future of Classic WoW - Titan Reforged And Turtle WoW
Titan Reforged, a new set of Chinese‑only WoW Classic realms, re‑balances Wrath of the Lich King content for level‑80 players across eleven phased raids. The first two phases launched in early 2026, introducing revamped gear, a streamlined set system, and...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 16, 2026
Falcons Tally First Win over FURIA with Kyousuke to Make Cluj-Napoca Playoffs
Falcons snapped a four‑game losing streak against FURIA by reverse‑sweeping the series 2‑1 at PGL Cluj‑Napoca, securing a playoff berth. The Russian AWPer kyousuke delivered a standout performance, posting a 68‑44 K/D ratio, 1.49 rating and leading the team on...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Nintendo Strikes More Emulators with DMCA Takedown Notices
Anchor Point Studios, the Barcelona‑Seattle action‑adventure outfit founded by NetEase, announced it will spin out and operate as an independent studio. CEO Paul Ehreth thanked NetEase for resources and said the team will now seek investors and publishing partners to...
By GamesIndustry.biz
News•Feb 16, 2026
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Servers Will Shut on April 17
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers will be shut down on April 17, 2026, ending the game’s online availability. The decision follows a period of declining player retention despite strong initial download numbers. Until the shutdown date,...
By GamesBeat
News•Feb 16, 2026
Former Diablo Devs Aim to Shake up the ARPG Space with Darkhaven, and You Can See How They're Getting on...
Former Diablo I and II developers at Moon Beast Productions have launched a pre‑alpha demo of their new ARPG, Darkhaven, on Steam. The demo offers several hours of open‑ended gameplay, letting players level a Witch class to eight while exploring...
By PCGamesN
News•Feb 16, 2026
EFootball 2026: List of Upcoming Epic, Big Time, and Show Time Player Cards
KONAMI’s eFootball 2026 has released an updated roster of upcoming Epic player cards, featuring legends such as Zlatan Ibrahimović (108) and Angelo Peruzzi (104). Big Time and Show Time cards are still listed as TBA, indicating that their identities and ratings...
By GamingonPhone
News•Feb 16, 2026
Dark, Celtic-Inspired Pixel RPG Drova: Forsaken Kin Opens Pre-Registration on Android
Deck13 and Just2D announced Android pre‑registration for Drova: Forsaken Kin, a dark Celtic‑inspired pixel ARPG. The title, already on PC, consoles and Switch since October 2024, will launch on mobile in Q2 2026. A new trailer showcases the mobile UI...
By DroidGamers
News•Feb 16, 2026
FlameZ: "We Wanted to Peak for the Cologne Major, but Things Have Probably Changed because of the Grand Slam"
Vitality secured a flawless 3‑0 run to clinch a playoff spot at PGL Cluj‑Napoca after their IEM Krakow victory. The team’s early campaign was hampered by illnesses to star players ropz and ZywOo, as well as travel disruptions, but they...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 16, 2026
HeavyGod Stars as G2 Eliminate paiN From Cluj
G2 survived the PGL Cluj‑Napoca 2026 group stage by defeating paiN 2‑0, taking Inferno 13‑10 and Mirage 13‑9. HeavyGod led the charge with a 44‑25 kill‑death ratio and a 1.87 rating, winning two 1vX rounds on Mirage. The win keeps...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 16, 2026
League of Legends Esports Just Lost Its Most Exciting Team, Proving Once Again that Hype Can Be a Bad Thing
Los Ratones, the star‑studded LEC squad formed by streamer Caedrel, announced its disbandment on February 13 after a disappointing ninth‑place finish and mounting online hate. The team cited poor performance, the inability to justify roster changes, and the corrosive hype...
By PCGamesN
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Ren & Stimpy Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection Revealed for Nintendo Switch [Update: Release Date]
Limited Run Games announced the Ren & Stimpy Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection for Nintendo Switch, featuring five classic titles from the 1990s series. The collection will be available both digitally and in three physical editions—Standard, Classic, and a heavily...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 16, 2026
Astrobotanica Just Hit Steam Early Access, so Now I Can Finally Hang with Cavemen as a Botany-Obsessed Alien
Astrobotanica has launched on Steam Early Access, offering a relaxed survival experience set 300,000 years ago where an alien botanist coexists with cavemen. Priced at $16.99 with a limited‑time discount, the game emphasizes plant scouting, farming, and peaceful trade over...
By PCGamesN
News•Feb 16, 2026
Let’s Settle This Once and for All – Is Advanced Access in Video Games a Problematic Practice, or Not?
The article debates "advanced access"—paying extra for a few days of pre‑release gameplay—versus traditional early access. It frames the practice as a corporate revenue tactic that may exploit price‑sensitive gamers, while noting a split community response. The author distinguishes advanced...
By Destructoid
News•Feb 16, 2026
Konami Delists Xbox 360 Metal Gear Solid Title From Microsoft Store
Konami has quietly removed Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD from the Microsoft Store, ending digital sales of the Xbox 360 backward‑compatible title. The publisher offered no explanation, but the timing aligns with the upcoming release of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection...
By TrueAchievements
News•Feb 16, 2026
Fortnite Is Teasing Solo Leveling for Next Anime Crossover
Epic Games announced that Fortnite will partner with the Korean anime Solo Leveling, teasing the collaboration on its X and Instagram accounts. The teaser highlights the series' protagonist, Sung Jin‑Woo, an E‑rank hunter who gains limitless power through a mysterious system....
By Polygon (Gaming)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Assassin’s Creed Shadows – Claws of Awaji DLC Shares Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
Ubisoft announced that the Claws of Awaji DLC for Assassin’s Creed Shadows will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 10, 2026. The expansion adds over ten hours of new content set on the island of Awaji, starring protagonists Naoe and Yasuke. Players...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 16, 2026
RuneScape's Early-Game Rebalance Is Here, With Faster, Smoother Progression and Player Choice
Jagex has rolled out an early‑game rebalancing patch as part of its Road to Restoration initiative, targeting smoother skill progression and clearer player choices. The update revamps Agility, Hunter, Thieving, Prayer, Farming, Herblore, and Divination by adjusting XP curves, success...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 16, 2026
Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Nioh 3?
Team Ninja released Nioh 3 a week ago, and early reactions have been highly favorable. The game introduces an “open zone” structure, giving players larger explorable areas while retaining the series’ challenging combat. Critics, including our outlet, awarded the title an...
By Push Square
News•Feb 16, 2026
Ad Monetisation Basics in Mobile Gaming
The guide outlines how mobile game developers can monetize free titles through ads, emphasizing early design decisions. It breaks down three primary ad formats—banners, interstitials, and rewarded videos—and provides placement and frequency best practices. It explains mediation platforms such as...
By PocketGamer.biz
News•Feb 16, 2026
How To Play Bunker 09
Bunker 09 is a Roblox horror‑survival title where players guard a post‑apocalyptic bunker and must keep a mutating virus out. Using the Vitals Checker, you assess temperature, pulse and breathing to spot infected survivors, then accept healthy entrants or deny...
By DroidGamers
News•Feb 16, 2026
Baldur's Gate 3 Drops Surprise Patch Nearly a Year After "Final" Update, but Larian's Really Focused on Divinity Now, Honest
Larian Studios released an unexpected patch for Baldur's Gate 3 almost a year after its touted “final” update, targeting persistent crashes and corrupted saves that blocked progress from Act 2 to Act 3. The 120 MB download addresses the most disruptive bugs, restoring stability...
By PCGamesN
News•Feb 16, 2026
How to Turn Off Mewgenics' Anti Save Scumming Feature, Steven
Mewgenics includes an anti‑save‑scumming system that penalizes players who restart battles multiple times, escalating from a warning to a debuff and finally an AI‑controlled takeover by the character Steven. The article explains a Windows workaround—using Ctrl + Alt + Del to end the Mewgenics.exe...
By Polygon (Gaming)
News•Feb 16, 2026
If Mewgenics Is Too Appalling, You Might Prefer the Turn-Based Charms of Dobbel Dungeon
Dobbel Dungeon, a new turn‑based tactics title from Gamepie, launched on Steam today featuring a whimsical play‑dough art style. The game blends classic tabletop flanking with a dice‑slotting system where each die’s face directly powers abilities, and characters can reroll...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 16, 2026
Space Strategy Game Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes Has a Demo Out Now
A playable demo of Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes launched on Steam today, previewing the full title slated for Q2 2026. The game puts players in command of one of four unique fleets in a rogue‑lite, survival‑focused space strategy that echoes...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 16, 2026
Caves of Qud Is Now Available for Nintendo Switch
Kitfox Games and Freehold Games have released Caves of Qud on Nintendo Switch after a brief delay. The science‑fantasy turn‑based roguelike, which moved from early‑access PC to a full 1.0 launch in December 2024, is now priced at $29.99 on the...
By RPG Site
News•Feb 16, 2026
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is Missing the Original Soundtrack, and Fans Aren't Happy
Ubisoft launched Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition, a compilation of every original Rayman title, including an unreleased SNES prototype. The collection replaces the classic soundtrack with a reimagined version, sparking disappointment among longtime fans. Mixed user‑review scores on Steam reflect the...
By Push Square
News•Feb 16, 2026
More than 10 Million Duolingo Users Have a 365-Day Streak
Duolingo disclosed that more than 10 million users have logged into the app every day for a full year, representing roughly 20 % of its 50 million daily active base. The language‑learning platform posted a record $88.9 million in gross user spending in January...
By PocketGamer.biz
News•Feb 16, 2026
Vitality Crush MOUZ to Secure Playoffs in Cluj
Team Vitality secured the first playoff berth at PGL Cluj‑Napoca by sweeping MOUZ 13‑5 on Dust2 and 13‑8 on Inferno. The French squad continued its dominance from IEM Krakow, extending its head‑to‑head advantage over MOUZ to 11‑2 since ropz joined...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Expedition 33 and Metaphor: ReFantazio Are on Steam Sale Right Now
Sandfall Interactive and Atlus have launched a Steam bundle featuring Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Metaphor: ReFantazio. The bundle applies a 10% discount on top of existing price cuts, bringing the combined cost to $72 versus $120 at full price. Metaphor is discounted 50%...
By Polygon (Gaming)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Honkai Star Rai Yao Guang Release Date, Voice Actors, and Lore
Yao Guang, a new five‑star physical character, joined Honkai Star Rail on February 13, 2026 as part of the version 4.0 update. She follows the Elation path and excels in Elation‑focused teams, with her banner running for the entire version, giving players extended...
By Pocket Tactics