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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.
Satoru Iwata played a pivotal role in naming the Super Smash Bros. franchise, proposing the “brothers” concept to frame the battles as friends settling disagreements. His push to include Nintendo mascots overcame early resistance, shaping the series' identity. The latest entry, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, has sold 37.44 million copies, underscoring the lasting appeal of Iwata’s branding. With Iwata’s passing, future installments will mark the first without his direct influence, closing a defining era for Nintendo.
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers will be shut down on April 17, 2026, ending the game’s online availability. The decision follows a period of declining player retention despite strong initial download numbers. Until the shutdown date,...
Former Diablo I and II developers at Moon Beast Productions have launched a pre‑alpha demo of their new ARPG, Darkhaven, on Steam. The demo offers several hours of open‑ended gameplay, letting players level a Witch class to eight while exploring...
KONAMI’s eFootball 2026 has released an updated roster of upcoming Epic player cards, featuring legends such as Zlatan Ibrahimović (108) and Angelo Peruzzi (104). Big Time and Show Time cards are still listed as TBA, indicating that their identities and ratings...
Konami announced the Metal Gear Solid 4 remaster in the Master Collection Vol. 2, but it will omit the original Metal Gear Online multiplayer modes. The decision leaves the 2008 PS3 tactical multiplayer as a legacy feature. However, the collection retains...
Deck13 and Just2D announced Android pre‑registration for Drova: Forsaken Kin, a dark Celtic‑inspired pixel ARPG. The title, already on PC, consoles and Switch since October 2024, will launch on mobile in Q2 2026. A new trailer showcases the mobile UI...
Daedalic Entertainment unveiled the launch trailer for *Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown*, confirming a February 18 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The teaser spotlights survival‑strategy mechanics, ship management, resource allocation and branching narrative choices that...
Ayaneo unveiled the Pocket Play, a smartphone that slides its 6.8‑inch OLED screen upward to reveal an integrated d‑pad, face buttons and touch‑pad zones, reviving the sliding‑phone form factor. Powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 and featuring UFS 4.0 storage, a 5,000 mAh battery...
Media Molecule’s creation tool Dreams has officially ended official support, but its dedicated community continues to push its limits. In a recent viral video, creator BadRobo82 showcased a Crash Bandicoot level built in just one week, complete with authentic visuals...
WWE 2K26 expands its MyGM mode with a 50‑week season and a larger starting budget, letting players manage 20‑35 superstars per brand. The update adds a broader match roster, including 5‑way, 8‑way, and intergender bouts, plus weekly staples like Ladder...
Vitality secured a flawless 3‑0 run to clinch a playoff spot at PGL Cluj‑Napoca after their IEM Krakow victory. The team’s early campaign was hampered by illnesses to star players ropz and ZywOo, as well as travel disruptions, but they...
Disney sent a cease-and-desist to #Seedance over AI clips of Brad Pitt vs Tom Cruise. They are treating this as a copyright problem. It is not. Gaming's modding economics are coming to video—and half-measures will not stop it. https://t.co/OyzvSOwB7d https://t.co/fgCZBrnrNV
Ubisoft released patch 1.1.8 for Assassin's Creed Shadows on PS5, a 1.73 GB update that arrives on 17 February 2026. The patch adds a manual jump toggle via the Advanced Parkour setting, lets players view detailed gear stats on the load‑out screen with...
G2 survived the PGL Cluj‑Napoca 2026 group stage by defeating paiN 2‑0, taking Inferno 13‑10 and Mirage 13‑9. HeavyGod led the charge with a 44‑25 kill‑death ratio and a 1.87 rating, winning two 1vX rounds on Mirage. The win keeps...
Los Ratones, the star‑studded LEC squad formed by streamer Caedrel, announced its disbandment on February 13 after a disappointing ninth‑place finish and mounting online hate. The team cited poor performance, the inability to justify roster changes, and the corrosive hype...
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Limited Run Games announced the Ren & Stimpy Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection for Nintendo Switch, featuring five classic titles from the 1990s series. The collection will be available both digitally and in three physical editions—Standard, Classic, and a heavily...
Astrobotanica has launched on Steam Early Access, offering a relaxed survival experience set 300,000 years ago where an alien botanist coexists with cavemen. Priced at $16.99 with a limited‑time discount, the game emphasizes plant scouting, farming, and peaceful trade over...
The article debates "advanced access"—paying extra for a few days of pre‑release gameplay—versus traditional early access. It frames the practice as a corporate revenue tactic that may exploit price‑sensitive gamers, while noting a split community response. The author distinguishes advanced...
Konami has quietly removed Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD from the Microsoft Store, ending digital sales of the Xbox 360 backward‑compatible title. The publisher offered no explanation, but the timing aligns with the upcoming release of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection...
Epic Games announced that Fortnite will partner with the Korean anime Solo Leveling, teasing the collaboration on its X and Instagram accounts. The teaser highlights the series' protagonist, Sung Jin‑Woo, an E‑rank hunter who gains limitless power through a mysterious system....
Ubisoft announced that the Claws of Awaji DLC for Assassin’s Creed Shadows will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 10, 2026. The expansion adds over ten hours of new content set on the island of Awaji, starring protagonists Naoe and Yasuke. Players...
Jagex has rolled out an early‑game rebalancing patch as part of its Road to Restoration initiative, targeting smoother skill progression and clearer player choices. The update revamps Agility, Hunter, Thieving, Prayer, Farming, Herblore, and Divination by adjusting XP curves, success...
The guide outlines how mobile game developers can monetize free titles through ads, emphasizing early design decisions. It breaks down three primary ad formats—banners, interstitials, and rewarded videos—and provides placement and frequency best practices. It explains mediation platforms such as...
Team Ninja released Nioh 3 a week ago, and early reactions have been highly favorable. The game introduces an “open zone” structure, giving players larger explorable areas while retaining the series’ challenging combat. Critics, including our outlet, awarded the title an...
Bunker 09 is a Roblox horror‑survival title where players guard a post‑apocalyptic bunker and must keep a mutating virus out. Using the Vitals Checker, you assess temperature, pulse and breathing to spot infected survivors, then accept healthy entrants or deny...
Larian Studios released an unexpected patch for Baldur's Gate 3 almost a year after its touted “final” update, targeting persistent crashes and corrupted saves that blocked progress from Act 2 to Act 3. The 120 MB download addresses the most disruptive bugs, restoring stability...
Mewgenics includes an anti‑save‑scumming system that penalizes players who restart battles multiple times, escalating from a warning to a debuff and finally an AI‑controlled takeover by the character Steven. The article explains a Windows workaround—using Ctrl + Alt + Del to end the Mewgenics.exe...
Dobbel Dungeon, a new turn‑based tactics title from Gamepie, launched on Steam today featuring a whimsical play‑dough art style. The game blends classic tabletop flanking with a dice‑slotting system where each die’s face directly powers abilities, and characters can reroll...
A playable demo of Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes launched on Steam today, previewing the full title slated for Q2 2026. The game puts players in command of one of four unique fleets in a rogue‑lite, survival‑focused space strategy that echoes...
Kitfox Games and Freehold Games have released Caves of Qud on Nintendo Switch after a brief delay. The science‑fantasy turn‑based roguelike, which moved from early‑access PC to a full 1.0 launch in December 2024, is now priced at $29.99 on the...
Duolingo disclosed that more than 10 million users have logged into the app every day for a full year, representing roughly 20 % of its 50 million daily active base. The language‑learning platform posted a record $88.9 million in gross user spending in January...
Ubisoft launched Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition, a compilation of every original Rayman title, including an unreleased SNES prototype. The collection replaces the classic soundtrack with a reimagined version, sparking disappointment among longtime fans. Mixed user‑review scores on Steam reflect the...
Team Vitality secured the first playoff berth at PGL Cluj‑Napoca by sweeping MOUZ 13‑5 on Dust2 and 13‑8 on Inferno. The French squad continued its dominance from IEM Krakow, extending its head‑to‑head advantage over MOUZ to 11‑2 since ropz joined...
Sandfall Interactive and Atlus have launched a Steam bundle featuring Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Metaphor: ReFantazio. The bundle applies a 10% discount on top of existing price cuts, bringing the combined cost to $72 versus $120 at full price. Metaphor is discounted 50%...
Yao Guang, a new five‑star physical character, joined Honkai Star Rail on February 13, 2026 as part of the version 4.0 update. She follows the Elation path and excels in Elation‑focused teams, with her banner running for the entire version, giving players extended...
The Droid Gamers guide publishes a Slayerbound Style Tier List updated to February 16 2026, ranking each combat style by damage, cooldowns, block evasion and PvP/PvE versatility. Water and Thunder Styles sit in the S‑tier, offering balanced cooldowns and strong AoE options,...
Fuse Games' creative director Kieran Crimmins says racing games struggle to innovate because their low cognitive load leaves little room for new mechanics. He explains that Star Wars: Galactic Racer opts for a traditional track‑based format to boost replayability and...
PC Building Simulator 2, originally released for PC in October 2022, will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles on February 26, 2026. The announcement comes from Epic Games Publishing and developer Spiral House. The game brings its detailed PC‑building career and free‑build modes...
Leaked gameplay videos of the original Hardsuit Labs build of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 have surfaced on YouTube, offering the most extensive look at the version that was shelved in 2021. Paradox Interactive removed Hardsuit Labs from the project...
Battlefield 6’s Season 2 introduces the new “Contaminated” map, a blend of open spaces, verticality, and tight corridors. The update also adds the VCR assault rifle, a powerful close‑quarters weapon, and the Little Bird helicopter, an agile aerial vehicle. While the map receives...
Rokogame has launched its open‑world MMORPG Rise Online World Mobile on Android, marking the company’s first foray into mobile MMOs. Players can choose from four primary classes with multiple sub‑classes, explore dynamic dungeons, and battle both PvE bosses and PvP...
Mewgenics’ Boneyard boss Dybbuk evades all direct attacks by dodging to adjacent squares, forcing players to think beyond simple damage. The most reliable tactic is to corner the entity using heavier cats as blockers, limiting its escape routes. Area‑of‑effect abilities,...
Nintendo’s upcoming *Super Mario Galaxy* movie, slated for April 3, will feature the 1985 NES peripheral R.O.B., a detail uncovered through a leaked toy set. The studio also announced a wave of high‑priced merchandise, including a six‑inch Yoshi egg and a Bowser Castle...
Pokémon ZA introduces a simple outfit system that lets players personalize their avatar with a single button press. By selecting the "-" option from the main menu, users can access the Outfit & Looks screen and modify items such as...
Lost Ark will roll out a Korean‑origin balance patch to Western servers in March, alongside a new progression event aimed at players gearing up for end‑game content. The update also introduces a quest that pits players against Kazeros in Petrania,...
Asus has increased the Japanese retail price of its premium ROG Xbox Ally X handheld from 139,800 yen to 169,800 yen, a rise of roughly $200. The hike reflects soaring LPDDR5X memory costs as AI hyperscalers compete for limited chips....
Mob Entertainment is set to launch Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 on February 18, and the company has released three “Restricted Tapes” that shed new light on the series’ backstory. The footage reveals internal conflicts among scientists Dr. Newman and Dr. Preston, the...
Everstone Studio announced the "Hexi" expansion for its Wuxia open‑world ARPG *Where Winds Meet*. The new region launches globally on March 6 and will be available simultaneously on PC (Steam), PS5, iOS, and Android. Hexi introduces three distinct zones—Jade Gate’s desert...
Hoyoverse postponed Honkai: Star Rail’s major 4.0 update by two weeks. The official notice cited “better experience,” but no further details were given. Fans and leakers argue the delay aims to strip Japanese‑inspired elements after rising China‑Japan tensions. The move...
The Pokémon Company released two Valentine’s Day images, one of which shows Gengar and Clefable holding hands. The pairing has reignited a long‑standing fan theory that Gengar is the shadow of Clefable, based on their similar silhouettes and opposite type...
