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Road to Vostok launches worldwide on April 7, 2026
The hyper‑realistic survival shooter Road to Vostok will go live on PC via Steam on April 7, 2026 at 10 am ET (7 am PT, 3 pm UTC, 4 pm CET). No console version is planned for the initial rollout, and a free demo is already available for players to try.
Pokémon TCG Pocket’s latest Drop Event centers on the Mega Medicham ex promo, offering five exclusive cards to players who complete battles. Rewards are delivered as single‑card booster packs that must be opened one at a time from the gifts screen. Long‑time fans criticize the lack of a bulk‑claim or skip‑animation option, a recurring quality‑of‑life complaint. The issue highlights broader concerns about the game’s slow UI improvements despite frequent content updates.
Reanimal’s climax pits a nightmarish sheep creature against a group of children, culminating in the girl being swallowed, ritualistically reanimated, and dropped into a well. A secret ending unlocks when players locate all five coffins, revealing rabbit‑masked children comforting the...
Cryptic Studios released the Corruption seasonal update for Star Trek Online on its 16th anniversary, coinciding with the franchise’s 60th anniversary. The update launches on PC today, with a console rollout slated for March 10. Corruption adds new missions, story...
Capcom announced a limited‑time Monster Hunter Wilds event featuring Rompopolo, the game’s least‑hunted monster, available only to players at HR 100 or higher. The “Just What the Doctor Ordered” quest runs from February 27 to March 18, 2026, and pits hunters against a...
Roblox’s official How to Train Your Dragon game has released a fresh batch of redemption codes for February 2026. The new codes provide ingredients, Snoggletog coins, trait rerolls, and a rare egg, and can be claimed by players at level...
BioWare has posted a senior‑level opening, confirming that Mass Effect 5 has moved beyond pre‑production. The studio is re‑uniting original trilogy talent, including Dusty Everman and Parrish Ley, and has chosen Unreal Engine 5 over the troubled Frostbite platform. With Dragon Age...
Riot Games announced the VALORANT VCT 2026 Season Capsule, dropping on Feb 19 at 1 pm CT and staying in the store until Masters Santiago concludes on Mar 15. The limited‑time bundle includes a VCT Sigil melee skin, four regional playercards, and a VCT‑themed Flex...
Luuk Herssen, a five‑star spectro DPS physician, joins Wuthering Waves on February 26 during the second half of version 3.1. He appears alongside a Galbrena rerun and is obtainable from the weapon banner with his signature gauntlets, Daybreaker's Spine. The character’s...
News: Night, a leading talent representative for creators like @KaiCenat, has raised $70 million to expand its business in gaming (and other areas).
Ubisoft’s 1.1.8 update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows finally adds a manual jump button, ending a year‑long omission that limited player agency. The new “Advanced Parkour” toggle lets players control jumps and dismounts, while a limited‑time parkour creation challenge encourages community‑generated content....
The Muppet video game catalog has been a series of missed opportunities, with early titles like *Muppet Treasure Island* (1996) offering faithful movie tie‑ins but lacking engaging mechanics. Subsequent releases—*Muppet RaceMania* (2000) and a string of mini‑game collections—showed occasional sparks...
Thermaltake unveiled the TGM‑V49CDQ, a 49‑inch super‑ultrawide 32:9 gaming monitor featuring a Dual QHD 5120×1440 VA panel. The display delivers a 240 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms GTG response, and supports both G‑Sync Compatible and FreeSync Premium for tear‑free gameplay. Connectivity is...
Pocket Tactics released a fresh batch of Plant Brainrot Simulator codes on February 17, 2026, delivering a range of rewards from 500‑crystal vouchers to 5,000‑crystal packs, specialty fruits, potions, and even a tomato seed. The guide details step‑by‑step redemption via...
Evil Empire announced a three‑part free update roadmap for The Rogue Prince of Persia, spanning February to May 2026 across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, Switch and Game Pass streaming. The first micro‑update dropped on February 16, adding a...
TheMainManSWE released his final Tekken 8 Season 2 tier list, ranking all 40 fighters across six tiers. Top tier features Bryan, Anna, Nina, Asuka, Law, Claudio and Clive, while Devil Jin falls to the bottom after recent nerfs. The list highlights high‑tier...
NZXT unveiled two new compact components—the H2 Flow Mini‑ITX case and the C850 SFX 850‑watt power supply—aimed at its pre‑built gaming rigs. Both products promise high‑performance builds in a smaller footprint, matching the capabilities of larger tower systems. The case...
Konami’s eFootball 2026 introduces the Show Time Worldwide Selection contract, letting players hand‑pick one of three elite cards—Neymar Jr., Semih Kılıçsoy, or Lee Kang‑in—rather than relying on random packs. Each card features a unique Showtime skill and playstyle, with detailed progression guides provided...
Milestone’s upcoming title Screamer, launching March 26, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, mixes anime‑inspired storytelling with arcade‑style racing. Players control a trio of racers seeking vengeance in a futuristic tournament, with auto‑translator implants adding a sci‑fi twist....
The Scary Shawarma Kiosk Clown is a new, random‑spawn anomaly in the Roblox horror title Scary Shawarma Kiosk The Anomaly. It appears wearing a clown costume, brandishing a knife, and emits a creepy laugh that triggers a shutter‑close warning. Players must repeatedly press...
Arc Raiders, Embark Studios' fast‑paced multiplayer shooter, has been hit by duplication and infinite‑ammo exploits that threatened game balance. The studio identified a design flaw but is postponing bans to ensure accuracy and avoid wrongful penalties. Embark outlined a tiered...
An ESRB rating for Resident Evil 5 sparked speculation of a remake, but industry insider DuskGolem clarified the rating relates to a remaster or anniversary port, not a new development. He emphasized that Capcom has never worked on an RE5 remake...
Zach Cregger, the writer‑director behind Barbarian and Weapons, has been given unrestricted creative authority to helm the upcoming Resident Evil reboot. Constantin Film’s CEO Oliver Berbin confirmed Cregger received "carte blanche" to reshape the billion‑dollar franchise, with a theatrical launch...
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SEGA and Two Point Studios announced the Zooseum DLC for Two Point Museum, slated for a winter 2025 release. The expansion introduces a wildlife‑focused museum where players rescue, heal, raise, and re‑wild a variety of creatures. It arrives alongside the...
The MongolZ clinched a 2‑1 victory over Natus Vincere to lock in a playoff berth at PGL Cluj‑Napoca. The series saw Natus Vincere dominate early on Inferno, but The MongolZ turned the tide on Nuke and sealed the match on Mirage. Cobrazera posted...
Relic Entertainment’s turn‑based strategy title Earth vs Mars has earned Steam Deck Verified status, confirming full performance and UI optimization for Valve’s handheld. The 1.2.0 patch, released last week, adds three new Splice‑O‑Tron hybrid creatures, nine commander passives, and two...
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G2 Esports partnered with Theta Labs to launch Sami, an AI‑powered mascot that answers fan questions across League of Legends, Counter‑Strike 2, VALORANT, Rainbow Six Siege and Call of Duty. The agent runs on Theta EdgeCloud’s hybrid edge‑cloud platform, leveraging...
Discord will showcase its Social SDK at Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco on March 9, 2026, where senior developer Anthony Tešija will present strategies for acquiring, retaining, and monetising mobile gamers via Discord. He will outline how the platform’s community...
U.S. video game consumer spending is projected to hit $62.8 billion in 2026, a 3% rise from the previous year, according to market‑research firm Circana. The growth is anchored by strong hardware demand for the Nintendo Switch 2 and the launch of...
At Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026, Aurora UK Awards highlighted women and non‑binary leaders, featuring an interview with former Monument Valley director Jennifer Estaris. Estaris emphasizes designing inclusion into hiring, mentorship, and leadership culture, arguing it drives creative and commercial...
SCOPECREEP, an indie title released on Steam, fuses tower‑defense mechanics with active incremental gameplay. Players guide a central creature to exorcise wandering spirits, converting captured souls into a resource for a sprawling upgrade tree. The loop repeats, adding layers such...
Contractor management platform Mellow has introduced Indie Launchpad, a support program for independent game studios. The initiative offers eligible teams of up to 15 developers six months of full access to Mellow’s platform and its AI Scout freelancer‑matching tool, with...
Indie developers are increasingly opting to self‑publish on consoles, bypassing traditional publishers. While the DIY route eliminates revenue sharing, it introduces substantial hidden expenses, including costly devkits, legal entity formation, and extensive technical work such as controller integration, save‑system adaptation,...
Visual Concepts revealed that WWE 2K26 will overhaul its Creation Suite and Universe Mode ahead of the March 2026 launch. The new engine drops the long‑standing 60‑layer cap, allocating 40 layers for body/head and 60 layers for ring and entrance attire,...
Peter Molyneux’s upcoming god‑game *Masters of Albion* is being positioned as a antidote to the seriousness of modern AAA titles. In a candid interview he repeatedly stresses that the core experience should be pure "joy," emphasizing playful freedom over cinematic polish....
Team Vitality announced a strategic partnership with French retail giant E.Leclerc, naming the retailer its main partner across all competitive divisions. The E.Leclerc logo will be featured on Vitality’s League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League and Chess team jerseys. Both...
CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition will arrive on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium this Thursday, covering both Xbox One and Series consoles. The bundle adds the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine...
Aurora defeated B8 in a two‑map series at PGL Cluj‑Napoca, winning Overpass 13‑10 and Mirage 16‑13 in overtime. The Turkish squad’s strong defensive play, especially from Ali “Wicadia” Haydar Yalçın, secured a 2‑2 pool spot and a chance to qualify...
Razer has slashed the Viper V3 Pro’s price by $45, with Amazon listing it at $114.99 and Razer’s own store offering it for $129.99 after a $30 discount. The mouse, launched at $159.99 in May 2024, is praised for its lightweight...
Japanese publisher Bushiroad has launched HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×SURVIVOR, a roguelike spin‑off of the popular manga, exclusively on Android via Google Play. Developed by WonderPlanet, the game blends Nen‑based combat with survivor‑style action, offering random skill builds and party combos for each...
Pocket Gamer Connects announced the 2026 PG Connects Summit in Shanghai for July 30, positioning the event as a gateway to ChinaJoy and the Chinese games market. Early registrants receive a 10 % ticket discount and access to the MeetToMatch platform for...
Royal Games announced Escape: Immersion, an indie horror adventure set in a collapsing underwater military base, slated for mobile and PC release in July 2026. Developed by AzDimension over four years, the title draws inspiration from atmospheric titles like Inside...
VALORANT’s Patch 12.03 rolls out ahead of the VCT 2026 Masters Santiago, re‑introducing Pick’ems with tiered rewards for accurate brackets. A new 2v2 Skirmish limited‑time mode debuts in matchmaking, stripping agents and economy to spotlight pure gunplay. Gekko receives a longer ability‑reclaim...
The guide details Sandshrew, Pokédex #027, covering its Kantonian Ground form and Alolan Ice‑Steel variant, including abilities, catch rate, and EV yield. It outlines evolution to Sandslash at level 22 (or via Ice Stone for Alolan) and lists its extensive locations...
Iceberg Tech’s guide walks through building a compact Linux‑gaming PC using the ASRock DeskMeet X600 case paired with an NVIDIA RTX 5060 GPU. While the RTX 5060 brings DLSS performance, the article highlights persistent driver instability on Linux, making AMD GPUs a...
Analyst Matthew Ball released a new report describing a growing identity crisis in video games, noting that the industry has become increasingly fragmented over the past year. He points to divergent business models, platform silos, and shifting consumer habits as...
Microsoft has quietly raised the points cost for Xbox gift cards in its Rewards program, roughly a 5.3% increase in the US and UK. The change affects all denominations and varies by region, with users reporting higher point requirements for...
French Counter‑Strike star Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut will appear on the February 18 cover of L’Équipe, marking the first CS2 player to headline the nation’s historic sports newspaper. The 25‑year‑old AWPer, a three‑Major winner with Team Vitality, has helped his squad...
AI‑driven demand for memory is inflating chip prices, tightening supply for console makers. Sony is reportedly considering pushing the PS6 launch to 2028 or 2029, while Microsoft’s best‑case target for its next‑gen Xbox is 2027 but may also slip. Both...
The recent Together Co‑op update for *No Rest for the Wicked* makes bows a top-tier option, highlighted by the Lacquered Bow infused with ice. The guide recommends a dexterity‑heavy stat spread (Dex 52, Health 25, Stamina 27) and specific enchantments...
The original 1987 Street Fighter was essentially a single‑player title where players could only choose Ryu or a functionally identical Ken, creating a de‑facto mirror match. Street Fighter II expanded the roster and shifted focus to competitive 1‑on‑1 play, deliberately blocking...
