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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 introduces a younger Bond played by Patrick Gibson and a villain, Bawma, voiced by Lenny Kravitz, to carve a distinct identity. Critics, however, warn that heavy Uncharted parallels could dilute the game’s originality.

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...

By GamingonPhone

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...

By Pocket Tactics

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...

By HLTV.org (CS)

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...

By Pocket Tactics

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...

By PCGamesN

Social•Feb 13, 2026

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

By Patrick Klepek

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...

By Polygon (Gaming)

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...

By PCGamesN

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...

By HLTV.org (CS)

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...

By PCGamesN

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,...

By Nintendo Everything

Pax Dei Lays Out Its Future, Discusses Strengthening Its Foundational Systems

Mainframe Industries, the studio behind the sandbox MMO Pax Dei, announced a strategic pivot toward deeper, more meaningful gameplay rather than sheer scale. The team is rebuilding core systems, introducing comfort and rest bonuses for sheltered structures, and overhauling clan permissions...

By MMORPG.com

Black Myth: Zhong Kui Is Primed To Be The Franchise's Most Polished Game

Game Science’s upcoming title Black Myth: Zhong Kui has raised expectations with a six‑minute, visually stunning cooking trailer that showcases the studio’s next‑gen engine and meticulous detail work. The video, released for the Chinese New Year, emphasizes hyper‑realistic textures, fluid...

Call of Duty Fans Think Black Ops 7 Is Mocking Battlefield 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s Season 2 roadmap dwarfs Battlefield 6’s upcoming update, prompting fans to accuse Activision of mocking EA’s content schedule. Battlefield 6, the best‑selling game of 2025, revealed a modest Season 2 plan with two new maps, limited‑time modes and a few...

Blog•Feb 13, 2026

BC.Game Will Not Compete in Its Sponsored CS2 Event

BC.Game announced it will not field its roster at the BC.Game Masters Counter‑Strike 2 tournament, a Tier 2 event scheduled for March 24‑26, after Valve enforced its conflict‑of‑interest policy. The rule prohibits any team from competing when the team’s title sponsor also funds...

By Esports Insider

End of an Era at Unity, Resident Evil Survival Unit's Future and Pokémon's Super Bowl Appearance | Week in Views

Former Unity co‑founder and CEO David Helgason left the company on February 5, 2026, while Bernard Kim was appointed as an independent director on the board. Resident Evil Survival Unit has exceeded 5 million downloads after its global launch, yet players criticize its...

By PocketGamer.biz

Blog•Feb 13, 2026

Blacklyte Reveals Partnership with Six Invitational 2026

Gaming furniture maker Blacklyte has been announced as the official desk and chair sponsor for the Six Invitational 2026, the world championship for Rainbow Six Siege X. Its Athena Pro gaming chair and Atlas Lite desk will be featured on‑stage...

By Esports Insider

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...

By TrueAchievements

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...

By Hardcore Gamer

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...

By RPG Site

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...

By Hardcore Gamer

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...

By PocketGamer.biz

Social•Feb 13, 2026

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.

By Gabby Dizon

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...

By Gematsu

By Game Developer (formerly Gamasutra)

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...

Social•Feb 13, 2026

Pre‑COVID Art Book Scene Revised After Pandemic

This is an earlier, pre‑COVID setting. From the art book. On the left are Sam and Fragile in the final scene. Once the pandemic hit, the original pre‑COVID storyline was revised. https://t.co/fSLgLBdiZZ

By Hideo Kojima (EN)

Social•Feb 13, 2026

Sega's Modest Impairment Validates 2013 $140M Atlus Deal

I have been waiting for when Sega would do this and surprised the impairment loss is not higher. Reminder that in 2013, Sega bought Atlus parent Index Corp. for what was US$140M back then - a fantastic M&A.

By Serkan Toto

Best SG-12 Loadout in Warzone

Overwatch Season 1 launches in 2026 with five brand‑new heroes and the introduction of subrole passives that affect every class. The patch overhauls tank health pools, adjusts key DPS perks for mobility and burst, and adds healing and utility tweaks to...

By Esports.gg

Capcom Cup 12 Pay-per-View Pricing and Details Finally Revealed, Free Version of Stream Technically Available

Capcom has unveiled the final pay‑per‑view pricing for Capcom Cup 12, cutting the cost from the originally announced $26 to $6 for a one‑day ticket and $10 for a two‑day pass. The same pricing applies to the Street Fighter League: World...

By EventHubs

Social•Feb 13, 2026

From Peanut Stunts to Mega Budgets: Gaming Marketing Evolves

The meta has changed a lot since Bungie launched Destiny. Activision's marketing machine spent tens of millions hyping that game up. For Marathon, the director is livestream with a guy who pretends to be a peanut to get people to pre-order...

By Ethan Gach

Crimson Moon Announced At State of Play, Shows Off Brutal Combat And Terrifying Enemies

Crimson Moon was unveiled during PlayStation’s State of Play, introducing a new action‑adventure IP from indie studio Probably Monsters. The trailer follows a Nephilim—half human, half angel—cutting through hordes of nightmarish monsters with methodical, sword‑and‑shield combat reminiscent of Souls‑like titles....

By GamingBolt

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Announced at State of Play, Trailer Showcases Smooth Combat and Stunning Visuals

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse was unveiled during PlayStation’s State of Play, marking a joint effort between Evil Empire, Motion Twin, and Konami to celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary. The new title is a 2D exploration‑action game set in 1499 Paris, following...

By GamingBolt

New Konami JRPG Is Rev.Noir

Konami announced its new original JRPG, *Rev.Noir*, during Sony’s February 2026 State of Play, releasing only a teaser trailer. The footage introduces a world plagued by a phenomenon called lightfall and a protagonist, Asch, who appears to rewind time to...

New Dead or Alive Project and Dead or Alive 6: Last Round Announced

Koei Tecmo surprised fans at the State of Play event by unveiling Dead or Alive 6: Last Round and confirming a new Dead or Alive title for the series’ 30th anniversary. Last Round is an enhanced PS5 version of the 2019...

By EventHubs

State of Play Extended Live Stream, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Reveals Highly Likely

PlayStation’s State of Play event on February 2 kicks off at 2 p.m. PT and will run for over an hour, longer than typical streams. The broadcast is expected to reveal new details for the upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a...

By EventHubs

Death Stranding 2 PC Port Confirmed

Kojima Productions announced during the February 2026 State of Play that Death Stranding 2 will receive a PC port, slated for release on March 19, 2026. The port arrives after the game’s PS5 launch and will include DualSense controller support, frame generation, and...

Flexible Licensing Now Available

Phaser Editor introduces one‑time, fixed‑duration licences alongside its existing subscription plans. Developers can now purchase licences for one, three, or six months in either the Developer or Professional tier, eliminating auto‑renewal. The new system also adds licence transfer and gifting...

By Phaser – News

Sakura Miku Cinnamoroll Plush Appear

Sanrio and Crypton’s Hatsune Miku are releasing a new Sakura‑themed plush line featuring Cinnamoroll. Two four‑piece sets of 10 cm figures—one with the characters lying down, another standing—debut as Sega arcade prizes in Japan on March 13, 2026. The toys showcase Sakura Miku...

Ghost Gaming Announces Build Together Game Jam

Ghost Gaming announced the three‑day "Build Together: Gaming, Storytelling & Belonging" event for Feb. 20‑22 in Atlanta, spanning Georgia State University and Spelman College. The initiative, backed by Ghost Launchpad, Shine A Light Gaming, Georgia Humanities and other partners, aims...

By The Esports Advocate

Social•Feb 12, 2026

Influencer-Driven Outrage Shapes Game Developers' Strategies

Enjoyed reading this former Highguard dev's thoughts on social media rewarding criticism. Game companies are increasingly focused on influencers to get the word out these days -- less so games press. But in a climate that rewards outrage, how does...

By Cecilia D’Anastasio

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Finally Debuts in March

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is set to launch on PS5 and PC on March 16, 2026, with a mobile release a week later on March 23, 2026. The game follows Tristan Liones, the son of series protagonists Meliodas and...

Apex Legends The Road Ahead 2026 Roadmap: New Legends, Loot Overhaul, and More

Respawn Entertainment unveiled the Road Ahead 2026 roadmap for Apex Legends, outlining content through Season 32. Season 28 launches now with Hardlight, Fuse rework, and updates to Bloodhound and Catalyst. Future seasons introduce new legends, a Skirmisher, Recon overhaul, Akimbo...

By Destructoid

We All Knew ARC Raiders Struck Gold. But the Actual Sales Put Most AAA Blockbusters to Shame

ARC Raiders sold over 14 million copies in just three months, delivering roughly $560 million in revenue and accounting for a significant share of Nexon's $3.1 billion earnings. The title outperformed many recent AAA blockbusters despite launching alongside heavyweight franchises like Battlefield 6 and...

By Destructoid

How to Play Roadside Research with Your Friends

Roadside Research has launched into early access with a strong emphasis on cooperative play, supporting up to four players per session. The game works on both Xbox Game Pass and Steam, allowing hosts to create dedicated co‑op saves and invite...

By Destructoid

Social•Feb 12, 2026

International Coalition Essential to Curb Digital Monopolies

A true fighter for the rights of American consumers and fair competition in the American economy. The battle against monopolistic dominion over our digital rights will continue on, and the role of the EU, Japan, Korea, UK, and other nations will...

By Tim Sweeney

Angels of Delusion Nangong Yu Playable in Zenless Zone Zero 2.7

HoYoVerse confirmed that Nangong Yu, the third member of the in‑game idol group Angels of Delusion, will become a playable character in Zenless Zone Zero version 2.7. The update, slated for March 24, 2026, introduces her as an Ether‑damage Agent...