Genshin Impact Tier List
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 Illuga as the new S‑Tier main and sub‑DPS options. Recent patches (6.4, 6.2) reshuffled several characters, promoting Durin, Venti, and Mona while demoting others based on elemental mastery and reaction synergy. The tier placements reflect the evolving meta and optimal team investment strategies.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Gets an Animation Trailer Ahead of March Launch
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...
Undertale Piano Arrangement Album - Echoes Beneath Produced by Yoko Shimomura Is Now Available Digitally
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...
Chronicled Wish Banner Guide In Genshin Impact
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 "Switch 2 Vs. PS5 Vs. PS4" Graphics and Framerate Comparison
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...
Utawarerumono Zan 2 Is Now Available for PC Steam
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...
2D Western Souls-Like Action RPG Tombwater Launches for PC on March 31
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...
Devastating Sims 4 Glitch Makes Player Lose Photos They Saved for 7.5 Generations
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....
Honor of Kings India Launch Rumors Heat up Again as Fresh Hints Surface
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...
Azur Promilia Opens Second Closed Beta Test in China for PC and Mobile
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...
Loom Games Claims “Unicorn” Crown in Record Time for Turkish Startup
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 Updated to Ver. 3.2.0
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 Updated to Ver. 1.3.1
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...
Kirby Air Riders 1.3.1 Update Out Now, Patch Notes
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...
Crimson Desert Voice Cast Includes Cyberpunk 2077 and Stellar Blade Actors
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....
Loot Box Crackdown? South Korea Eyes Revenue Penalties for Probability Disclosure Breaches
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...
Sandbox Survival Last Oasis To Run Stress Test Just Before Launching Its Next Big Content Update
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...
PUBG Mobile Pro Laga (PMPL) Indonesia 2026 Spring Returns the Series with a Path to Global Glory
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...
From Our Conversations with Xbox Leadership: A Firm Stand Against AI‑generated Junk — "We're Committed to Art Made by People"
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 Delays Age Verification Measures as It Admits What It Got 'Wrong'
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 Reportedly Requires Persona ID Verification for Affiliates Payout
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...
Exclusive: Talking to New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty — "This Team Has Brought It Back Before,...
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...
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent Announced, Bringing Dungeon Crawler To PC and Consoles In Spring 2026
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...
ARC Raiders - Worth Your Salt Quest Bugged in New Shrouded Sky Update
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 Offers First-Ever Playable Demo of Sci-Fi Sim and Builder, SpaceCraft
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...
DraculaN Season 5 Reaches Playoffs
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...
Beyblade X Xone Brings Fourth Generation Beyblade Action to Mobile with a New Story, Coming Soon via Crunchyroll Games
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...
Nafany's TDK Win ECL Season 51 Europe Cup 1
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 Deals: Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, Metaphor ReFantazio, and More for Cheap
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...
WWE 2K26 Roster Revealed
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...
Trash Pokémon Deserve Love, Too
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...
As Its New Owners Take Over, EVO Announces More In-Person FGC Tournaments, Including A Stop In Saudi Arabia
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...
Soapy Tales Now Available on Switch
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...
Overwatch "Picture of Success Story Time with Taj Atwal as Domina" Video
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 Livin’ Large Town Expansion Update: New Levels, More Sims, and Landgraab Ventures Explained
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 Opens Pre-Registration for Two New Titles Pepper Grinder and Beyblade X: Xone
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...
Preview Some of the Changes, New Content, Extra Boss Challenges, and More in The Backwoods, Fallout 76's Next Update
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...
New Invincible Vs Character to Be Revealed Tomorrow During IGN Fan Fest, Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Trailer to Also Be...
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...
NumTrail Is a New Number Maze Puzzle Game, Out on Android
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...
List of All Nintendo Switch 2 Games with a Game-Key Card Release
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...
FINAL FANTASY VII Is Now Out with a Limited-Time Discount, Alongside Classic FINAL FANTASY Deals
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...
Discord Is Delaying Its Controversial Age Verification Methods Due to Backlash: ‘We’ve Made Mistakes’
Discord announced a global age‑verification rollout featuring facial scans and ID uploads, but user backlash forced a delay. CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy admitted the company failed to explain the process clearly, especially after a 2024 breach that exposed 1.5 TB of verification...
Where To Find All Of Dr. Gurgula's Hidden Transmissions In High On Life 2
High On Life 2 hides three Dr. Gurgula transmissions across its campaign. The first appears in the Wyoming “Rescue Your Dad From The Cult” mission, accessed via a vent after the mini‑boss. The second is found in the Pinkline Harbor “Kill Scientist...
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Ex-Radical Entertainment, Hothead Games Devs Form New Studio
Veteran developers from the defunct Radical Entertainment and Hothead Games have launched New Radical Games, with Ian Wilkinson as CEO and Tim Bennison as COO. Wilkinson, a co‑founder of Radical, sold the studio to Vivendi and later joined Hothead, while Bennison...
This Long-Awaited Sequel to a Classic Split Screen Survival RPG Will Be DRM-Free on GOG when It Launches Later This...
Outward 2, the long‑awaited sequel to Nine Dots Studio’s split‑screen RPG, will launch DRM‑free on GOG this summer as part of the platform’s Preservation Program. The announcement arrives amid a broader resurgence of split‑screen gaming, highlighted by titles like Split Fiction...
Discord Delay Global Rollout of Age Verification to Improve Transparency and Add More Options
Discord has postponed its global age‑verification rollout after admitting its initial communication was unclear. The delay applies only to regions without existing legal mandates, while the UK, Australia and soon Brazil will continue enforcing checks. The company outlined five prerequisites—more...
Are Destiny 2 Servers Down? Destiny 2 Server Status and How to Check It
The Destructoid guide walks players through confirming whether Destiny 2’s servers are offline or if the issue lies on their end. It highlights Bungie’s official status pages, social channels, and error code CAT as primary signals of scheduled maintenance or pending patches....
Best Abilities For Berserker Hirdman In Norse: Oath Of Blood
The article outlines the optimal ability choices for the Berserker Hirdman in Norse: Oath Of Blood, highlighting the two distinct Bear and Wolf ability trees. It recommends the Bloodletting skill at Oathsworn rank to offset the unit’s low health, and...
Carmageddon: Rogue Shift Has a Promising Premise That’s Let Down by the Execution
Carmageddon: Rogue Shift tries to merge zombie survival, vehicular combat, and roguelite progression, but the experience is hampered by clunky instant‑death mechanics, shallow customization, and repetitive track design. The premise of weaponized cars battling undead is intriguing, yet the game...
Twitch Introduces Separate Streaming And Chatting Suspensions Under New Enforcement Framework
Twitch is overhauling its suspension system by introducing two distinct penalties—streaming suspensions and chat suspensions—linked directly to the type of policy breach. A streaming suspension blocks live broadcasts and disables the channel’s chat while still allowing the user to watch...