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Updated 3h 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
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 to boost performance. A free demo is currently available on Steam and runs natively on Linux through Proton 10, showcasing the studio’s commitment to cross‑platform accessibility. The title blends slapstick humor with strategic depth, positioning it as a quirky entry in the auto‑battler market.
By GamingOnLinux
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
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
Social•Feb 11, 2026
Vince Zampella: Humble Leader Who Credits His Team
Ted Price on Vince Zampella: He was the face of a franchise while always giving credit to the team and being down to earth. He serves as a great example to all of us.
By Dean Takahashi
Social•Feb 11, 2026
Vince Zampella Inspired Teams to Raise the Bar
Phol Spencer at the Dice Summit’s tribute to Vince Zampella: He was always able to work with a team to set the bar higher.
By Dean Takahashi
News•Feb 11, 2026
It’s Becoming Impossible To Buy A Steam Deck
Valve’s handheld PC, the Steam Deck, is completely sold out on the company’s official store, including both 512 GB and 1 TB OLED models. The older LCD version has been discontinued, confirming that no further units will be produced. Analysts link the...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 11, 2026
New Proton Experimental Update Adds Controller Support to More Launchers on Linux / SteamOS
Valve released a new Proton Experimental build that expands controller support across dozens of game launchers on Linux and SteamOS. The update adds Metal Fatigue to the playable list and upgrades Xalia to 0.4.7, fixing tab‑selection bugs in Rayman: Raving...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 11, 2026
Exciting Anime Action Game MIGHTREYA Considering PS5 Release
Indie developer Wazen is set to release the anime‑action title MIGHTREYA on PC later this year, with 505 Games as publisher. The game follows Reya, a school‑girl superhero‑content creator, blending aerial combat reminiscent of Zenless Zone Zero and Dragon Ball: Sparking...
By Push Square
News•Feb 11, 2026
New Steam Hit Mewgenics Took Seven Years To Make And Only Three Hours To Pay It All Back
Mewgenics surged to the top of Steam within a day, logging over 67,000 concurrent players and recouping its development budget in just three hours. The indie roguelike, a seven‑year project co‑developed by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, demonstrates how rapid...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 11, 2026
Resident Evil Requiem Fans Freaking Out After Mass Cancellation Emails From Amazon
Capcom’s upcoming *Resident Evil Requiem* Deluxe Steelbook pre‑orders were abruptly canceled by Amazon after the retailer oversold inventory. Amazon emailed refunds, citing supplier shortages, while a newly created Amazon Exclusive edition promises the same physical goodies but won’t ship until...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 11, 2026
Overwatch Is Roaring Back On Steam After Massive Season 1 Patch
Blizzard’s Overwatch received a major Season 1 overhaul, adding five new heroes and stripping the “2” from its title. The update sparked a resurgence, pushing the game to a record 165,000 concurrent players on Steam. Enhanced weekly story drops and in‑game...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 11, 2026
Alioune Releases His Early Impressions Tier List for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves After the Major Balance Patch
SNK’s Season 2 balance patch for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves reshapes the competitive hierarchy, as Alioune releases his first post‑patch tier list. Hotaru, previously the dominant pick, falls to roughly sixth place, while Hokutomaru vaults to the top of...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 11, 2026
Overwatch Has Returned with New Heroes and a New UI
Overwatch has been relaunched with a major content reset, dropping the "2" label and introducing a fresh lobby UI. The update adds five new heroes and kicks off the "Reign of Talon – Season 1: Conquest" storyline, featuring a five‑week faction...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 11, 2026
Blades of Fire Coming to Steam in May Alongside 2.0 Update
Publisher 505 Games and developer MercurySteam announced that Blades of Fire will launch on Steam on May 14, a year after its Epic Games Store debut. The release coincides with a free Version 2.0 update across all platforms, adding Game Plus, new...
By Niche Gamer
News•Feb 11, 2026
Romeo Is a Dead Man's Most Beguiling Spectacle Is Its Astral Fish Tank Menu
Grasshopper Manufacture’s new hack‑n‑slash *Romeo is a Dead Man* launches with a striking main‑menu that resembles an astral fish tank, where a single disintegrating fish drifts among floating planets and dancing coral. Menu text fragments into pixel‑sized atoms when not...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 11, 2026
Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero Coming to Switch 2
Unknown Worlds Entertainment announced that Subnautica and its expansion Subnautica: Below Zero will arrive on Nintendo’s Switch 2 on February 17. The titles, originally released on Switch 1 in 2020, have been upgraded to run at 1440p docked and 1080p handheld with a...
By Niche Gamer
News•Feb 11, 2026
Mistfall Hunter Reveals July Release and PS5 Port
Bellring Games announced that its dark‑fantasy PvPvE extraction RPG Mistfall Hunter will launch in July 2026 on Windows PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The PS5 port is being built to ship day‑and‑date with the other platforms. A...
By Niche Gamer
News•Feb 11, 2026
Retro Macintosh Games Return to Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle Arrive on Steam in March
Return to Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle, two iconic 1980s Macintosh platformers, are receiving a definitive‑edition bundle on Steam. The release, overseen by series co‑creator Mark Stephen Pierce’s studio Ludit Holdings, features fully remastered visuals and audio, refined controls,...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 11, 2026
Helldivers Movie Casts Jason Momoa, Reveals 2027 Premiere
Sony announced its Helldivers feature film starring Jason Momoa, slated for a November 10, 2027 premiere. The sci‑fi shooter adaptation will be directed by Justin Lin, the veteran behind the Fast & Furious franchise. The movie follows the launch of Helldivers II in...
By Niche Gamer
News•Feb 11, 2026
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Gets New “Love Story” Trailer
Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games unveiled a new "Love Story" trailer for Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, timed for Valentine’s Day. The teaser highlights a fresh narrative centered on protagonist Aidan and the Genesis Configuration puzzle box. The game promises...
By Niche Gamer
News•Feb 11, 2026
"This Is the Best Case Scenario": Microsoft Withdraw DMCA Takedown Notice on Voxel Sandbox Allumeria
Microsoft withdrew a DMCA takedown notice it had filed against the voxel sandbox Allumeria, which was accused of using Minecraft gameplay and assets. Valve initially removed Allumeria’s Steam page in response, but restored it after Microsoft’s claim was withdrawn. The...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 11, 2026
JabhiM Releases New Match up Chart for Terry Bogard in Street Fighter 6 Season 3
JabhiM, one of the 48 qualifiers for Capcom Cup 12, released a personal match‑up chart for Terry Bogard ahead of the tournament. The chart highlights Terry’s strong positions against JP, Ken, Marisa, Mai, Elena, C. Viper and A.K.I., while flagging tougher battles...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 11, 2026
Stranger Land: The Beginning
Stranger Land: The Beginning is an indie, web‑based stealth platformer released by developer AyoXixx using the Phaser framework. Players guide a yellow cubic avatar through neon‑lit futuristic levels, activating portals while evading drones and security systems. The game features a...
By Phaser – News
News•Feb 11, 2026
“Unleash the Kraken,” Bellows Skull and Bones, Which Somehow Still Exists
Ubisoft has launched the "Eye of the Beast" season for its troubled open‑world pirate title Skull and Bones, introducing a multi‑phase Kraken boss and a new Corvette support vessel. The update also revives the Founding Event to celebrate the game’s...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 11, 2026
2XKO Charts High on PlayStation's Top Download List for the Game's Launch
Riot Games’ new fighting game 2XKO launched in January 2026 and quickly climbed PlayStation’s free‑to‑play download charts, ranking third in the United States and Canada and tenth in Europe. The title outperformed heavyweight titles such as Fortnite, Roblox, Marvel Rivals,...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 11, 2026
Grasshopper Manufacture Will Release Unannounced Game in 2026
Japanese indie studio Grasshopper Manufacture announced during a Grasshopper Direct video that it plans to release an unannounced title later in 2026, following the February launch of *ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN*. Founder Goichi Suda emphasized the project is “almost...
By Niche Gamer
News•Feb 10, 2026
Modern Classic Dungeon Crawler Board Game Descent Is Getting Its First, Very TTRPG-Sounding, Video Game Adaptation
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent marks the first video‑game adaptation of the modern classic board game Descent. The title offers eight distinct adventurers and twenty story‑driven dungeons, with turn‑based combat that stresses positioning, elevation and line of sight. It supports up...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 10, 2026
Character Breakdowns for Anissa and Lucan in Invincible Vs
Invincible Vs introduces two new playable Viltrumites, Anissa and Lucan, expanding its roster to four characters from the franchise. Lucan is designed as a grappler with unblockable moves and super‑armor, while Anissa focuses on high‑speed rush‑down and counter‑attack options. The...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 10, 2026
Mirror’s Edge-Inspired Parkour Adventure Game VHOLUME Launches Demo
Indie studios IronEqual and STRAFTAT have launched a playable demo for VHOLUME, a first‑person parkour adventure inspired by Mirror’s Edge. The demo is now available on Steam for PC, though the full game’s launch date remains unannounced. Set in a...
By Niche Gamer
News•Feb 10, 2026
ASUS ROG Partners With BLAST for BLAST Premier
International esports tournament operator BLAST has renewed its partnership with ASUS Republic of Gamers for the 2026 season of its Counter‑Strike 2 series. Under the agreement, ASUS ROG will provide official monitors, PCs, laptops, keyboards and mice for six BLAST Premier...
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 10, 2026
New Subnautica 2 Video Shows Off a Convenient and Social Dive Elevator, While Promising that Multiplayer Won't Ruin Single Player
Unknown Worlds released a new dev vlog for Subnautica 2 showcasing a dive elevator and confirming that multiplayer will be optional. Every feature has been built with co‑op capability, but no part of the game will require other players. The dive...
By Rock Paper Shotgun