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Updated 2h 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 12, 2026
The Division 2 Bloody Valentine Event Guide
Ubisoft has relaunched the Bloody Valentine event in The Division 2, reintroducing the coveted Bloody Houndsman mask, gloves and backpack. Players must hunt down randomly spawning Mini Warhounds to earn a bounty that reveals the Houndsman's location and unlocks the outfit pieces. The event ties into the two‑week Reanimated Global mode, which adds seasonal modifiers, a romantic headshot trail, and tiered rewards such as the Broken Hearts Seeker Mine skill VFX. Completion of the bounty grants the full uniform at Tier 10, providing a free cosmetic payoff for participants.
By Destructoid
News•Feb 12, 2026
Meet Boston Named Official Destination Partner for RLCS Major 2026
Meet Boston has signed a partnership to become the official destination partner for the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2026 Boston Major. The four‑day event will run Feb. 19‑22 at Boston University’s Agganis Arena, featuring 16 elite teams competing for a...
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 12, 2026
Best Players for FC 26 That Ball Is Mine Evolution
FC 26 Ultimate Team has introduced the free That Ball is Mine Evolution, usable twice per player and offering both stat and overall boosts along with new playstyles. The evolution caps overall ratings at 86 and playstyle at 10, targeting...
By Destructoid
Social•Feb 12, 2026
ARC Raiders Shatters Records, Validates Nexon's Global Strategy
Junghun Lee, CEO of Nexon, said in an earnings release, “ARC Raiders, the biggest new game launch in Nexon’s history, is still growing and sustaining engagement 15 weeks after the October launch. The game has exceeded our most optimistic projections,...
By Dean Takahashi
News•Feb 12, 2026
Pop Star The Weeknd Visits Street Fighter 6 Developers and Is Apparently a Big Fan of One Character in Particular
Pop star The Weeknd stopped by Capcom's Osaka headquarters, meeting the Street Fighter 6 development team and playing a few rounds, notably with his favorite character Chun‑Li. The visit was documented on Capcom’s social channels, showing the singer in a Capcom...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 12, 2026
Fallout Fan Makes Hacking Terminals Into A Mobile Game
A Reddit user has recreated Fallout’s iconic terminal hacking minigame as a standalone mobile and browser game, preserving the original’s letter‑matching mechanics across progressively harder levels. The fan‑made version mirrors the 1:1 feel of Bethesda’s design but suffers from mobile...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 12, 2026
All FC 26 Knockout Royalty Team 1 Players and Release Countdown
EA Sports has confirmed the Knockout Royalty promotion for FIFA 26 Ultimate Team, releasing a leaked roster of 26 active stars and legends alongside four still‑secret Heroes. The promo will drop on Friday, Feb 13, 2026, immediately after the Future Stars campaign...
By Destructoid
News•Feb 12, 2026
Peter Molyneux Loved The New Fable Trailer, But Says The World Looks Too Clean
Playground Games is developing the first mainline Fable entry since Lionhead’s 2016 closure, using Unreal Engine 4 and Forza Tech. The new trailer earned praise from series co‑founder Peter Molyneux, who said he will be among the first to play the game...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 12, 2026
What Parts To Upgrade First In Ride 6
Ride 6’s garage lets players fine‑tune their bikes for quick‑mode races and multiplayer. The guide recommends upgrading the exhaust first, followed by tires, brake kits, camshaft, piston, and carburetor, while rims are a low‑priority add‑on. An exhaust from Yoshimura or SC...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 12, 2026
Blumhouse Games Tells Crisol Reviewer To Play The Game More
Blumhouse Games, the publishing arm of horror studio Blumhouse Productions, pushed back against a negative YouTube review of its new survival‑horror title Crisol: Theater of Idols. The reviewer, DSPGaming, based his criticism on just three and a half hours of gameplay,...
By TheGamer
Social•Feb 12, 2026
Live Service Games Stuck in Inescapable Death Spiral
The live service game death spiral is a bleak one. It's difficult to avoid and all but impossible to escape. Here's what the heads of Specter Divide (remember that) said about the dead game stench back in 2024. https://t.co/keUaQlgBVX https://t.co/xepsE2x5QW
By Ethan Gach
News•Feb 12, 2026
Voice Actor Kenichi Suzumura on a Break for Health Reasons
Veteran voice actor Kenichi Suzumura, famed for roles such as Zack Fair and Shinn Asuka, announced on February 12, 2026 that he will pause his work due to an adjustment disorder diagnosis. His agency Intention said the break is indefinite...
By Siliconera
Social•Feb 12, 2026
Ubisoft Beats Forecast, Rainbow Six Mobile Hits 18M Pre‑Regs
Ubisoft in Paris just reported its Q3 + sounded pretty happy, beating their forecast. No Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake announcement yet, but they did confirm Rainbow Six Mobile has 18M pre-registrations and is due out worldwide on Feb 23. Call with...
By Serkan Toto
News•Feb 12, 2026
ShipShaper Is a Chill Boat Builder with a Demo You Can Use to Make Sleek Sloops or Beastly Barges
ShipShaper is a sandbox ship‑building demo from Tomas Sala, the creator of The Falconeer and Bulwark. The tool lets players pull, push, and drag hull sections to craft anything from modest fishing boats to massive ironclads, without grids or preset...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 12, 2026
Epomaker G84 HE Gaming Keyboard Review: Magnetic Switches on a Budget, Kinda
The Epomaker G84 HE brings Hall‑effect magnetic switches to a budget‑friendly price point of about £80/$85. Its switches allow users to tweak actuation height and enable rapid‑trigger modes typically reserved for premium keyboards. The board offers versatile connectivity—Bluetooth, USB‑C, and 2.4 GHz...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 12, 2026
High On Life 2′s Intro Is One Of The Best Video Game Openings Ever
High On Life 2 launches with a kinetic, comedy‑driven opening that thrusts players into a 1,000 MPH montage of monster fights, talk‑show bits, and obstacle courses. The sequence doubles as an interactive tutorial, teaching movement, combat, and grappling while recapping the 2022 predecessor. Technically,...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 12, 2026
Wild Pokémon Rumor Claims FireRed And LeafGreen Are Coming To Switch 2 And Fans Aren’t Sure How To Feel
Leakers Khu and Centro Leaks claim Nintendo will announce Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for the upcoming Switch 2 on Pokémon Day, February 27. The rumor suggests the classic Game Boy Advance remakes will be sold as standalone eShop titles rather than part of Nintendo Switch Online, with a...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 12, 2026
The International Heads to Shanghai This Summer
Valve announced that The International 15 will be held in Shanghai from August 20‑23, 2026, at the Oriental Sports Center. The indoor arena can accommodate up to 18,000 fans depending on configuration. Sixteen teams will vie for the title after...
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 12, 2026
Resident Evil 4 Remake Slammed On Steam For New DRM That Makes The Game Run Worse
Capcom replaced Denuvo with Enigma DRM in the Resident Evil 4 remake on Steam, triggering a noticeable performance decline. Frame rates fell from over 140 fps to the low 90s, and Digital Foundry measured a 1.9 ms CPU overhead translating to roughly a...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 12, 2026
Preview: Monster Hunter Stories 3 Tonal Shift Suits Its Situation
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection marks a clear tonal shift for the franchise, moving from its youthful shonen roots to a mature narrative that tackles war, environmental stewardship, and political intrigue. Players assume the role of a royal Ranger...
By Siliconera
News•Feb 12, 2026
FaZe Vegas Names Capriotti’s Its Official Sandwich Partner
FaZe Vegas, a top Call of Duty League franchise, announced a partnership with Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, naming the chain its official sandwich partner. The deal includes jersey branding, curated social‑media content, and fan‑perks that unlock special rewards after each team victory....
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 12, 2026
Mewgenics Has Its Own Resetti Who Will Destroy Your Run If You Save Scum
Mewgenics, the cat‑breeding tactical roguelike from Tyler Glaiel and Edmund McMillen, recouped its entire development budget within three hours of its February 10 launch and set a new Steam concurrency record with 83,956 players on February 11. Within the first day, players...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 12, 2026
Unsurprisingly, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Is a Massive Hit in Japan
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined became Japan’s best‑selling physical game last week, moving 456,552 units across three platforms. The PS5, Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch each secured a top‑three spot, underscoring the title’s cross‑platform appeal. By contrast, the next‑best seller, Nioh 3, sold just...
By Push Square
News•Feb 12, 2026
Gothic 1 Remake Gets a June Release Date
THQ Nordic announced that Gothic 1 Remake will launch on June 5, 2026, bringing the 2001 RPG to modern standards. The remake promises current‑gen graphics, a revamped combat system, and over 50 hours of gameplay. Developers emphasize preserving the original’s gritty atmosphere while...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 12, 2026
SwinGo Cup 2026 Results
The SwinGo Cup 2026, an online esports tournament hosted in China, concluded with 2G|Blaz claiming the title after a flawless 5‑0 final over Scarz|Kincho. The event featured a mix of invited Asian talent and players who qualified via leaderboard points,...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 12, 2026
Overwatch Players Are Selling Out The Cause For Lootboxes
Blizzard’s Overwatch soft reboot introduces a faction‑based seasonal mode where players align with either the heroic Overwatch organization or the villainous Talon. Progression in the mode rewards participants with lootboxes and a faction‑dependent Echo skin, incentivizing repeated play. Early data...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 12, 2026
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Free Super Monkey Ball Update Available Now on PS5, PS4
SEGA released Free Update #5 for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, introducing Super Monkey Ball’s mascot AiAi and his Banana Cruiser vehicle. The update launches a limited‑time Super Monkey Ball Festival from Feb 12 to Feb 15, during which World Match is disabled. SEGA also teased two more...
By Push Square
News•Feb 12, 2026
How to Get Purple Fruit Fallen From a Mad Tree in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Canine Cuisine quest requires a single Purple Fruit that drops from a mad tree. The fruit is located exclusively at the Cheshire Cat’s tree, which appears wherever the player has placed the Cat’s house. Because the house...
By Destructoid
Social•Feb 12, 2026
Investors Need Massive User Base, Causing Game Sector Exit
You would need like 100 Mewgenics to satisfy the returns these types of investors in games are looking for which is why they are abandoning the sector.
By Ethan Gach
News•Feb 12, 2026
How Many Dudes Does It Take to Beat 1 Horse-Sized Duck and 75 Duck-Sized Horses? This Game Answers Your Dumb...
How Many Dudes? is an auto‑battling roguelike from indie studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, known for titles like Crashlands. The game pits a growing roster of “dudes” against increasingly absurd foes—from duck‑sized horses to hordes of toddlers—while players collect relics and consumables...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 12, 2026
Crisol: Theater of Idols Is A Tremendously Spanish Affair, and A Halfway Decent Survival Horror Game
Crisol: Theater of Idols, developed by Madrid’s Vermila Studios, blends survival‑horror mechanics with a distinctly Spanish aesthetic rooted in folklore and telenovela drama. The game follows soldier Gabriel on the rain‑soaked island of Tormentosa, where he wields blood‑infused weapons against...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 12, 2026
Develop:Star Awards Submissions Open
Develop's Star Awards for 2025 open submissions, running until 3 April 2026. The ceremony will be held on 15 July at the Brighton Dome, showcasing 18 award categories, including the newly added Best Ongoing Game. Entry is free and studios of any size...
By MCV/Develop
News•Feb 12, 2026
Dartsee Helps Players Level up with New Darts Class Game
Dartsee, a leader in interactive social gaming, has launched Darts Class, its 13th game designed to let players practice and improve their dart skills. The new mode offers three difficulty levels and two gameplay modes, with targets that shrink and...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 12, 2026
All Upgrades in Mewgenics and How to Get Them
Mewgenics features a tiered upgrade system tied to seven NPCs, each requiring specific cat submissions such as zone‑progress cats, injured felines, or retired adventurers. Upgrades range from inventory expansion and house enlargement to specialized breeding data and item recovery. Players...
By Destructoid
News•Feb 12, 2026
Abyss Money Farm Guide – Best Gun & Tube Progression
The guide outlines a step‑by‑step money‑farming roadmap for Roblox’s Abyss, starting with Diver Delivery quests and progressing through Ancient Sands, Spirit Roots, and whale hunting. It pairs each income source with the optimal Gun and Tube upgrades, emphasizing early acquisition...
By Destructoid
![[Industry News] Masters of Albion First Look Gameplay Released](/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/maxresdefault-19.jpg)
News•Feb 12, 2026
[Industry News] Masters of Albion First Look Gameplay Released
22cans released a six‑minute gameplay trailer for Masters of Albion, Peter Molyneux’s new God‑game. The trailer demonstrates the game’s day‑and‑night cycle, building, crafting, exploration, and combat systems working together. The title launches in Early Access on PC via Steam on...
By MCV/Develop
News•Feb 12, 2026
Toph Gameplay Trailer for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Coming February 12
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is set to release a Toph gameplay trailer on February 12 at 8 p.m. PT, marking the first visual of the blind earthbender’s combat style since the project’s revival. The trailer follows the game’s resurrection after a...
By EventHubs
Social•Feb 12, 2026
Wildlight Cuts Staff, Retains Core Team for Game
Update: Wildlight confirms big layoffs but says core group will remain. "Today we made an incredibly difficult decision to part ways with a number of our team members while keeping a core group of developers to continue innovating on and supporting...
By Ethan Gach
News•Feb 12, 2026
Toronto KOI Renews Partnership With SCUF Gaming
Toronto KOI, OverActive Media’s Call of Duty League franchise, has renewed its partnership with controller maker SCUF Gaming for a seventh straight year. While financial terms remain undisclosed, the agreement ensures SCUF will equip KOI players with elite‑level controllers and...
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 11, 2026
Jin Saotome and Blade of Scion Added to Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Community Edition with Cool Trailers Showing Off...
The Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Community Edition mod has been updated with two new fighters, Jin Saotome from Cyberbots and Blade of Scion from Red Earth. Jin brings his signature Blodia punch and a mech‑piloting Hyper Combo, while Blade of Scion...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 11, 2026
How to Get the Crimson Wolf Weapon Variant in Overwatch
Overwatch’s latest seasonal update introduces the Crimson Wolf weapon variant, a high‑tier cosmetic for Widowmaker. Unlocking the skin costs 3,000 Competitive Points, a currency earned through Competitive and Stadium matches. Players receive 10 points per Competitive win, five for draws,...
By Destructoid
![Highguard In Trouble After Most Of The Studio Laid Off Just Weeks After Launch [Update]](/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://kotaku.com/app/uploads/2026/01/highguard-1200x675.jpg)
News•Feb 11, 2026
Highguard In Trouble After Most Of The Studio Laid Off Just Weeks After Launch [Update]
Wildlight Entertainment, the studio behind the newly released not‑hero shooter Highguard, announced layoffs affecting most of its staff just weeks after the game's January 26 launch. The title received a lukewarm response and struggled with concurrent player numbers, prompting the...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 11, 2026
ENASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series 2026 Season Detailed
iRacing and NASCAR unveiled the 2026 eNASCAR Coca‑Cola iRacing Series, expanding to 24 rounds and a $500,000 prize pool. The season splits into an 11‑round Qualifying Series featuring all three NASCAR national‑series vehicle classes, followed by a 13‑round Championship with...
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 11, 2026
"Vince Was the Real Deal." Gaming Leaders Mourn Vince Zampella in Las Vegas
The DICE Summit in Las Vegas featured a heartfelt tribute to the late Vince Zampella, a visionary game developer behind Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, Respawn’s hits, and Battlefield 6. Industry leaders like EA’s Laura Miele, Geoff Keighley, Phil Spencer, Todd Howard, and...
By Game File (Stephen Totilo)
Social•Feb 11, 2026
Daily Active Users Metric Inflates by Cherry‑picking Peak Days
The daily active users is especially useless because it just takes the highest one-day peaks from across the year.
By Ethan Gach
News•Feb 11, 2026
Horror Hit Iron Lung Gets a PS5 Launch Trailer, But It's Been Available for Months
Iron Lung, the atmospheric first‑person horror game, finally received a PlayStation 5 launch trailer despite being on the console’s store since October 16 2025. The trailer’s release coincides with the recent Markiplier‑produced film adaptation, which has reignited public interest. Originally a 2022 PC title,...
By Push Square
News•Feb 11, 2026
PUBG Global Series 2026 Partnered Teams Revealed
PUBG Esports unveiled the 12 global partner teams for the 2026 PUBG Global Series, including notable organizations such as Gen.G, Natus Vincere, and Virtus.pro. The partner program grants guaranteed entry to all PGS events, exclusive revenue‑sharing skin releases, and annual financial...
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 11, 2026
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 Gameplay Trailer Reveals The Prototype’s Return Ahead of Feb. 18 PC Launch
Mob Entertainment released the official gameplay trailer for Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 – Broken Things, confirming a February 18, 2026 PC launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The trailer showcases the return of The Prototype as the central antagonist and introduces...
By Inven Global
News•Feb 11, 2026
PUBG MOBILE Esports Reveals 2026 Roadmap, Confirms PMGO Events in Indonesia and Pakistan
PUBG MOBILE Esports unveiled its 2026 competitive roadmap, confirming two Global Open (PMGO) tournaments—Season 1 in Indonesia and Season 2 in Pakistan—each with a $500,000 prize pool. The new “Road to PMGO” format introduces in‑game qualifiers followed by national and regional stages,...
By Inven Global
News•Feb 11, 2026
Broski Discusses the Revamps to Street Fighter 6 System Mechanics He'd Like to See in the Upcoming Update
Capcom announced a major balance patch for Street Fighter 6 that will launch alongside the Alex character as the third DLC challenger for Season 3. The update aims to address community dissatisfaction with the frequency and impact of prior patches. Influencer Broski...
By EventHubs