GAMING PULSE
Friday, February 20, 2026
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What's happening: Yakuza Kiwami 3 launches with upgraded graphics and new gameplay systems
Yakuza Kiwami 3 released on February 11 2026, modernizing the original with upgraded graphics and fresh mechanics. The remake adds a customizable Lalala Phone, a biker‑gang management feature called Bad Boy Dragons, optional Reaper boss encounters, and 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
🚀 Top Gaming Headlines
Nioh 3 Surpasses 1 Million Units Sold; Nioh Series at 10 Million Units
It is the fastest in the franchise to hit the milestone.
RPG Site
Fnatic Issues Statement Following Recent Online Player Abuse
Fnatic has issued a statement reiterating its zero-tolerance stance on abuse directed at its players competing in tournaments worldwide. The statement comes after the UK-based esports organisation became aware of an increase in targeted abuse, ranging from personal attacks to death threats. In the statement, published on February 19th, Fnatic stated that “the wellbeing and … Continued The post Fnatic issues statement following recent online player abuse appeared first on Esports Insider.
Esports Insider
Acclaimed Cosmic Horror Game The Shore Is Finally Coming to Consoles
Grab your flashlight and your sanity, because the Lovecraftian nightmares of The Shore are no longer a PC exclusive.
DualShockers
DAMON and BABY ‘Braving the Unexplored: Making of’ Video
Arc System Works has released an 11-minute behind the scenes video for action game DAMON … Source
Gematsu
Age of Empires 2 Added Voice Chat, but Forgot to Ask Permission
Age of Empires 2 has added voice chat and auto-transcription for multiplayer lobbies, but it automatically functions without asking permission.
DualShockers
💬 Top Gaming Social Posts
Tweet by @Serkantoto
The concept of digital asset ownership applies to entire games on PC and console, too. It's 2026, and we still cannot sell or just transfer our "used" digital games once we bought them. Am I the only one who thinks this is incredible, especially given games are US$70-80 now?
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