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Klei to unveil new Don't Starve title on April 9
Klei Entertainment announced that a brand‑new Don't Starve game will be revealed on April 9 at 9 am PDT during the triple‑i showcase. The reveal follows a cryptic ARG puzzle that displayed a fog‑shrouded logo on the Don't Starve Together site. Klei clarified the project is an original in‑house title, not the upcoming mobile port.
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Battlefield 6 pilots can accelerate skill growth by using private custom games or Portal servers, where they control the number of aircraft and eliminate enemy pressure. Adjusting aircraft sensitivity to 150‑200, lowering dead zones, and optionally enabling Helicopter Assist creates a responsive control environment. Structured drills—takeoff, hover, landing for helicopters and straight‑flight, loops, and tail‑chase for jets—build muscle memory before entering live multiplayer. Consistent practice over a week or two transforms chaotic flight into precise, combat‑ready maneuvering.
Capcom is promoting the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem (Feb. 27 2026) with a tongue‑in‑cheek partnership with Nissin Foods. The campaign pretends Umbrella Corporation is suing Nissin over its Cup Noodles, framing the stunt as an IP infringement claim. A commercial featuring the...
Death Stranding 2, hailed as a personal Game of the Year on PS5, is set to arrive on PC next month. The title retains the franchise’s atmospheric storytelling while adding more combat‑focused gameplay, new vehicles, and upgrade systems. Fans can secure...
Fans have created a Paradox form of Ho‑Oh, dubbed Ho‑Old, featuring a dinosaur‑like design and Dragon typing. The artwork, posted by Reddit user ABZ_Designs, draws inspiration from the prehistoric bird Gastornis and includes a new signature move, Prism Flame. The...
Pepper Grinder, the Devolver Digital‑published 2D pirate adventure, is slated for mobile launch on Android and iOS on February 26, 2026 via Crunchyroll Games. The title blends classic platforming with a distinctive drilling mechanic, letting players collect jewels, stickers and upgrade gear...
OptiScaler’s test build 0.9.0‑pre10 adds FSR 4 support to Vulkan games by routing the upscaler through a DirectX 12 bridge, effectively bypassing AMD’s official limitation to RDNA 4 GPUs and DX12 titles. The community‑driven implementation works in titles such as Doom: The Dark...
An updated Genshin Impact tier list released on February 24, 2026 ranks 4‑star and 5‑star characters by performance in the Spiral Abyss, Imaginarium Theater, and Stygian Onslaught. The list highlights Mavuika, Zibai, and a suite of Lunar‑reaction enablers such as Columbina and...
Netmarble unveiled an official animation trailer for its upcoming free‑to‑play action RPG *The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin*. The game, based on the globally‑sold manga, will launch on PlayStation 5 and Steam on March 16, with a mobile rollout a week later on...
Square Enix has launched the Undertale piano‑arrangement album *Echoes Beneath*, produced by veteran composer Yoko Shimomura, to mark the game’s 10th anniversary. The collection features 15 piano‑only tracks performed by Yui Morishita, Yuki Kishida and Ryota Kikuchi, and is available...
HoYoverse introduced the Chronicled Wish banner in Genshin Impact version 6.4, running from February 25 to March 17, 2026. The new system combines character‑limited and weapon banners, letting players select either a 5‑star character or weapon before pulling. A 50% match chance...
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition arrived digitally on Nintendo Switch 2, delivering the complete base game, six official expansions, and over 150 Creation Club items. The launch coincides with a side‑by‑side video that pits the Switch 2 version against PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in graphics...
Japanese developers DMM Games, Shiravune, and Aquaplus have released Utawarerumono Zan 2 on PC via Steam, marking the title's first English‑localized launch. The game is priced at $39.99 with a launch discount running through March 10, and offers bundles that include discounts...
Tombwater, a 2D Western souls‑like action RPG from Moth Atlas and Midwest Games, is set to launch on March 31 for Windows PC via Steam. The release was pushed forward from an original November 2025 date to allow additional content...
A Reddit user lost photos documenting 7.5 generations of their Sims 4 family due to a persistent glitch that blanks out picture frames and paintings. The issue surfaced while the player was building an eighth generation, erasing weeks of in‑game storytelling....
Sources close to GamingonPhone indicate that Tencent’s mobile MOBA Honor of Kings is gearing up for an Indian launch after trademark filings were approved in late 2023 and early 2024. The title logged more than 50 million downloads and over $100 million...
Manjuu Games has launched recruitment for the second Closed Beta Test of its fantasy RPG Azur Promilia in mainland China, covering PC, Android and iOS platforms. The "Constant Sequence Test" runs as a non‑paid, data‑wipe trial and will accept applications...
Los Angeles‑based Scopely agreed to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul‑born mobile‑game studio Loom Games, valuing the company at over $1 billion through a performance‑based structure. Loom, founded in August 2025, launched its first title “Pixel Flow” in September, attracting more than 10 million...
Donkey Kong Bananza, Nintendo’s mobile platformer, has been updated to version 3.2.0. The patch notes cite several issues addressed to improve the gameplay experience. Although the details are brief, the update likely targets stability, performance and minor bugs. It arrives as...
Kirby Air Riders received its latest patch, version 1.3.1, rolling out to Nintendo Switch users. The update introduces amiibo compatibility for three figures—Meta Knight, King Dedede and Chef Kawasaki—each granting a unique Star power in‑game. Nintendo provided detailed patch notes outlining the new...
Nintendo released Kirby Air Riders version 1.3.1, adding support for three new amiibo figures and a sweeping set of balance adjustments for riders, machines, and copy abilities. The patch also introduces extensive bug fixes, notably improving online communication stability and...
Pearl Abyss has unveiled the complete English voice roster for its upcoming open‑world title Crimson Desert, confirming six key characters. The cast features Alec Newman, fresh from Cyberpunk 2077, as protagonist Kliff, and Rebecca Hanssen, known for Stellar Blade, as co‑protagonist Damiane....
the most interesting part of this: "Our studio system is fully built around being first-party. We're not built to just be a publisher," Matt Booty explained. "It is core to our partnership with the Microsoft platform, being involved in early hardware...
South Korea is set to amend the Game Industry Promotion Act, allowing regulators to impose an administrative surcharge of up to 3% of revenue or KRW 1 billion on games that fail to disclose or misrepresent loot‑box probabilities. The proposal follows a...
Last Oasis will wipe all servers for a stress test from February 27 through the weekend, then launch Season 6 Chapter 1 on March 6. The update pivots toward game‑wide events, new PvP balance tweaks, and broader functional improvements. A fresh ModPack is also...
New Xbox CEO's second interview after the shakeup (Variety had the 1st). Nothing about layoffs, exclusivity, hardware plans, or why Bond left and nobody thanked her. Sharma says she still needs to learn why decisions were made before commenting on them? https://t.co/SjQr6dGwYO
The PUBG Mobile Pro Laga (PMPL) Indonesia 2026 Spring season kicks off in February, featuring 24 elite teams battling for regional supremacy. The competition runs from 27 February to 29 March, culminating in an offline Grand Final at Surabaya's Grand City Convention...
Microsoft announced that longtime Xbox leader Phil Spencer is stepping down, with Asha Sharma—formerly head of Microsoft CoreAI—taking the helm. Sharma publicly pledged that Xbox will not tolerate AI‑generated junk, emphasizing human‑crafted art as the core of its games. She...
Discord announced it will postpone the global rollout of its "teen‑by‑default" age verification system until the second half of 2026, after user backlash and privacy concerns. The company will still enforce verification in jurisdictions with legal mandates such as Australia,...
Twitch announced that new affiliates must complete identity verification through Persona before receiving their first payout. Streamers are required to upload a government‑issued photo ID and a selfie, with no alternative verification option currently available. The move follows reports that...
Microsoft announced Asha Sharma as Xbox's new CEO on February 23, 2026, alongside Chief Commercial Officer Matt Booty. Sharma pledged a "return to Xbox," emphasizing renewed focus on the console platform and the long‑standing fan community. She also signaled a...
ASUS unveiled the 2026 ROG Zephyrus Duo, the first dual‑screen gaming laptop designed for practical use rather than a novelty. It features two 16‑inch 3K OLED panels with 120 Hz refresh, an RTX 5090 GPU running at 135 W, and a five‑mode hinge...
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent, a tactical RPG adaptation of the long‑running Descent tabletop series, was announced for a spring 2026 launch on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. The game combines real‑time combat, exploration and a wholly original storyline...
The new "Worth Your Salt" quest introduced in ARC Raiders' Shrouded Sky update is currently uncompletable for most players. The quest requires charging a battery and placing it in a vessel, but only the first of over 20 players can...
Shiro Games unveiled the first playable demo of its sci‑fi simulation builder SpaceCraft during Steam Next Fest. The demo lets players launch into the Solar Alpha system, gather resources, and experience seamless travel from orbit to planetary surfaces. It also...
The Digital Crusade DraculaN Season 5 group stage wrapped up, sending eight teams into a double‑elimination playoff bracket. North America’s 100 Thieves topped Group B and can jump from VRS #132 to #101 with a win over ENCE, while Nexus earned a quarter‑final...
Crunchyroll announced Beyblade X Xone, a mobile adaptation of the fourth‑generation BEYBLADE X franchise developed by FURYU. The isometric action title introduces a brand‑new storyline, original characters, and the X‑celerator Rail tournament. Players can customize their Beyblades with over 100 million...
TDK captured the ESL Challenger League Season 51 Europe Cup 1 title, beating Alliance 2‑1 in the grand final and pocketing a $12,000 prize. The victory secures a spot at the Season 51 Europe Finals and adds 149 VRS points, propelling the squad...
Sega’s Lunar New Year sale, running through March 1, slashes prices on hundreds of titles across Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Switch 2. Discounts climb as high as 70 % off, spotlighting games like Metaphor: ReFantazio at $34.99 and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds at...
2K Games unveiled the full WWE 2K26 roster, featuring over 300 wrestlers spanning current superstars, all‑time legends, and a debut Lucha Libre AAA contingent. The list includes marquee names such as Roman Reigns, Becky Lynch, and The Rock, while also adding...
The article celebrates the “trash” Pokémon—Grimer, Muk, Trubbish, Garbodor, Koffing and Weezing—highlighting their origins as sludge‑based creatures born from human waste. It contrasts these inanimate‑object Pokémon with the series’ animal, plant and mineral categories, noting their unique Pokédex lore. The...
Evolution Championship Series (Evo) has announced a major expansion under its new owners, Qiddiya Entertainment, adding tournaments in Saudi Arabia, China, Morocco, Brazil and Mexico while keeping legacy events in Vegas, Japan, France and Singapore unchanged. The rollout includes a...
Indie title Soapy Tales has launched on Nintendo Switch, debuting with a first‑person, pastel‑styled adventure that mixes relaxing chores and time‑space management. Players assume the role of an amnesiac ghost tasked with balancing good and bad deeds to earn redemption...
Blizzard is rolling out ten new Overwatch heroes throughout 2024, with the first five debuting in Season 1. The latest lore video, “Picture of Success,” features voice actor Taj Atwal as Domina and deepens the Vishkar power struggle narrative. Each hero...
The Sims FreePlay launches the Livin’ Large Town Expansion, raising the level cap from 65 to 75 and unlocking seven new Sim characters, bringing the total to 53. The update introduces Landgraab Ventures, a permanent store‑upgrade system offering 100 upgrade...
Crunchyroll has opened pre‑registration for two new mobile games, Pepper Grinder and Beyblade X: Xone. Pepper Grinder, a 2D action‑platformer developed by indie studio Ahr Ech, launches on February 26, 2026, while Beyblade X: Xone, an action‑fighting adaptation of the...
Bethesda’s Fallout 76 “The Backwoods” update launches on March 3, kicking off Season 24. The patch reworks public events, adds post‑event challenges and new legendary bosses such as Bigfoot, Deathclaw and the Wendigo Colossus. Players can earn high‑tier loot like the four‑star Thrill...
The IGN Fan Fest will unveil a new character for the upcoming fighting game Invincible Vs, which is slated for an April 30, 2026 release. The game currently lists 13 fighters and promises an 18‑character base roster, with additional DLC planned. Speculation...
SUCCESS Corporation has launched NumTrail, a new number‑maze puzzle game for Android. The title blends Sudoku‑style number placement with path‑finding, requiring players to move exactly the amount shown on each tile to reach a goal. At launch the game offers...
Nintendo Switch 2 introduces game‑key cards, a hybrid physical‑digital format that requires a download before offline play. The article provides a comprehensive list of titles released on these cards, ranging from major franchises like Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth...
GOG announced the launch of Final Fantasy VII on its DRM‑free platform, offering a limited‑time 60% discount. The promotion extends to four other iconic titles—Final Fantasy III and IV 3D remakes, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, and Final Fantasy IX—also at...
