Windrose Has One of the Most Popular Steam Demos of Recent Times, Helping the Co-Op Pirate Game Rack up a...
Windrose, a co‑op pirate survival title, launched its Steam demo on Feb 17 and quickly attracted massive attention, peaking at over 22,000 concurrent players. The demo’s popularity propelled the game past one million wishlists, placing it among Steam’s top‑20 most‑wishlisted titles. The surge outpaced demos for major releases such as Hades 2 and Diablo 4, highlighting strong community interest. Rebranded from Crosswind, Windrose now offers solo or team PvE gameplay amid renewed pirate‑themed game hype.
New Xbox Boss Teases Bringing Back Xbox 360 Blades Dashboard
Phil Spencer’s retirement paved the way for Asha Sharma to become Xbox’s new CEO, and she immediately sparked fan excitement by asking on X if the classic Xbox 360 blades dashboard should return. The tweet ignited a nostalgic frenzy, though...
What It Might've Been Like to Fight Against Sheng Long in Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo
Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo’s hidden boss fight against Akuma sparked a fan myth that a second secret opponent, “Sheng Long,” existed. The rumor originated from a mistranslation and was amplified by April Fools jokes and fan‑made videos that depicted the character as...
"They've Ghosted Me": Saints Row Design Director Says He Believes the Series Is "Dead" After Pitching Prequel
Former Saints Row design director Chris Stockman says the franchise is effectively dead after Embracer Group failed to respond to his pre‑quel pitch. Stockman, now leading Bit Planet Games, proposed a 1970s‑set story that initially sparked online buzz, but Embracer,...
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Directors Said It Is Coming Back Thanks to Fans
Directors Makoto Shibata and Hidehiko Nakajima confirmed that Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly will receive a full remake, largely in response to persistent fan demand. The game launches on March 12, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo...
DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos Gets Big Discount Ahead of Xbox Delisting
Outright Games announced that DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos will be removed from the Xbox digital store in March after its DC licensing agreement expired. The title is currently on a steep 90% discount, priced at $3.99 until February 25, prompting...
Heroic Games Launcher 2.20.0 Brings Numerous Important Bug Fixes
Heroic Games Launcher 2.20.0 has been released as a pure bug‑fix update, targeting UI glitches, offline support, and integration issues across Epic, GOG, and How Long To Beat services. The patch resolves dropdown scrolling, RTL layout, and text‑wrapping bugs while...
Call Of Duty: Zombies Could Get A Standalone Game
An insider from TheGhostOfHope reports that Activision and Microsoft are weighing a standalone Call of Duty: Zombies title, potentially launching alongside a traditional multiplayer release on the next‑gen Xbox. The idea emerged after the Xbox launch delay forced a rethink...
Kerbal Space Program Spiritual Successor Kitten Space Agency Now Has a Linux Version
Kitten Space Agency, a spiritual successor to Kerbal Space Program, has released an early‑stage Linux build for public testing. The trial version is available via a direct download link, though it remains rough and may require work‑arounds. Founder Dean Hall...
Chicago’s Midway International Airport Enhances CX with Opening of Gameway Video Gaming Lounge
Chicago Midway International Airport has opened Gameway, a premium video‑gaming lounge featuring high‑end PCs, Xbox and PlayStation stations, high‑speed Wi‑Fi, and a full beverage bar. The lounge is part of a broader $75 million concessions investment that has added roughly 30,000 sq ft...
Ubisoft CEO Touts “Disciplined Workforce Management” While Defending Giving His Son the Keys to Assassin's Creed
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot announced new Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry installments while outlining a €200 million cost‑reduction plan that includes selective restructuring and tighter workforce management. The company is reorganising into autonomous "creative houses" such as Vantage Studios, which will oversee...
PlayStation Gameplay Chart, Week Ending February 22nd, 2026
The PlayStation Gameplay Chart for the week ending February 22 2026, compiled from over 2.9 million active accounts, lists Fortnite as the most-played title followed by Roblox and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. Free‑to‑play and cross‑platform games dominate the top ten, while EA...
Tencent Reportedly Shutter Open World Game Studio Which Had Drafted in Former Assassin’s Creed Director
Tencent has reportedly closed its TiMi Montreal studio, which was founded in 2021 to develop a AAA open‑world, service‑focused game for PC and consoles. The studio never shipped a title in its five‑year run, despite hiring former Assassin’s Creed creative...
Jobs Digest: Reshuffles at Xbox and Unity Plus Moves at Rovio, Hoyoverse, Google, Stillfront and More
Microsoft Gaming announced a top‑level reshuffle, with former CoreAI president Asha Sharma taking over as EVP and CEO and veteran Matt Booty becoming EVP and chief content officer. Unity added Bernard Kim to its board while co‑founder David Helgason and...
Mesa 25.3.6 Released as the Last Bug Fix for This Driver Series
Mesa 25.3.6 has been released as the final bug‑fix update for the 25 driver series, signaling the end of active maintenance for that branch. The patch addresses regressions in radeonsi, Venus, and ANV drivers, including a GL_FEEDBACK coordinate bug and...
Wine 11.3 Released with Vkd3d and Mono Upgrades
Wine 11.3 arrives with a suite of compatibility fixes aimed at improving Windows application and game performance on Linux. The release upgrades the bundled Mono engine to version 11.0.0 and vkd3d to 1.19, introducing new DirectSound FIR filtering and GPU...
Slots of the Week: Double the Shock Value
Blueprint Gaming’s Frankenstein’s Fortune and Playson’s Tornado Power: Hold and Win are new 5×3 and 3×4 slots that emphasize straightforward gameplay with fixed paylines and robust bonus features. Frankenstein’s Fortune uses a Collect mechanic and colored jars to trigger Cash...
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[Industry News] GameSkills Confirms First Expert Line-Up for 2026 European Studio Training Programme
GameSkills, the Creative Europe MEDIA‑backed initiative, has announced the first lineup of experts for its 2026 European Studio Training Programme. The remote curriculum, running April‑November 2026, will feature specialists in AI, accessibility, sustainability, design, and market strategy, culminating in an in‑person summit...
Highguard Is Making Less Money On Steam Than A Single Monster Hunter Outfit
Highguard, Wildlight Entertainment's hero shooter released on January 26 2026, has plummeted to roughly 2,458th on Steam’s revenue‑based charts. Its earnings now trail legacy titles such as Call of Duty (2003), BioShock Infinite, and Red Dead Online, and it generates less revenue than...
Genshin Impact Varka Release Countdown: Exact Date and Time
MiHoYo’s Luna V update introduces Varka, a new 5‑star Anemo character, with a dedicated banner slated to go live once post‑maintenance ends on February 24. The countdown aligns with the studio’s standard rollout times—7 PM PT, 9 PM CT, 10 PM ET, 3 AM UTC, and 4 AM CET. Varka’s banner features...
Toaplan All-Timers Twin Cobra, Tiger-Heli Come to PS4 This Week
Two iconic Toaplan shooters, Twin Cobra (1988) and Tiger‑Heli (1985), arrive on PS4 on February 26 as part of M2’s retro compilation. The base package offers arcade‑accurate ports with quality‑of‑life upgrades such as customizable overlays and a Super Easy difficulty mode,...
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Hits No.2 on January 2026 Nintendo US Charts
Final Fantasy 7 Remake climbed to No. 2 on the US Nintendo charts for January 2026, trailing only Pokémon Legends: Z‑A. The title’s multi‑platform launch on Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation boosted its visibility after a modest December ranking. At a $39.99 price point, the...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves X Street Fighter 6 Crossover Announced
SNK confirmed Round 3 of the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves × Street Fighter 6 crossover, slated for release on February 26. The update adds new DLC characters, including Nightmare Geese, and reintroduces the classic basketball bonus stage from Street Fighter III. Narrative elements...
Diablo 4 2.6.0 PTR: Everything You Need to Know About the Meta Shift
Blizzard announced the Diablo IV 2.6.0 public test realm will run from February 3‑10, introducing a new Killstreak system and extensive balance tweaks. The PTR serves as a preview for Season 12, which will bridge to the Lord of Hatred expansion slated for...
Dawn of War 4 Team Says It’s Not Worried About Total War: Warhammer 40K Competition
King Art Games told PC Gamer it isn’t anxious about Creative Assembly’s upcoming Total War: Warhammer 40K, likening the overlap to the internet’s “two cakes” meme. The studio says Dawn of War 4 will stick to tight, cover‑based squad combat while Total War...
Fable 4 Gameplay Showcase and Peter Molyneux Interview Offer New Insights
Peter Molyneux has officially endorsed Playground Games' upcoming Fable reboot, noting the new Albion looks cleaner than the original. The January gameplay showcase confirmed the return of classic humor and chicken‑kicking mechanics, while highlighting Unreal Engine 5’s high‑fidelity visuals. A release...
Pokemon's 30th Anniversary Now Has A Logo For Every Single Creature
To mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, The Pokémon Company unveiled a distinct logo for each of the 1,025 creatures in the franchise. Each design incorporates a stylized “3” colored by the Pokémon’s type and the creature emerging from a “0”. The...
Creative Updates Sound BlasterX G6 with USB-C but Keeps Core Specifications
Creative has refreshed its popular Sound BlasterX G6 external gaming DAC/amp by introducing a USB‑C version (model SBX‑G6UC) while retaining the original’s design and feature set. The update swaps the legacy micro‑USB connector for a modern USB‑C port, simplifying daily...
Roblox Creators View Film and TV Adaptations as a Promising Revenue Stream
Roblox creators are actively pursuing film and television adaptations of their original intellectual property, viewing entertainment deals as a lucrative new revenue channel. The platform’s user engagement is nearing that of major streaming services, with Q3 2025 user hours reaching...
Arc Raiders Cheaters Are Spawning Hatches Out Of Nowhere
Arc Raiders players are using a new cheat that instantly creates extraction hatches beneath downed characters, allowing them to escape with loot regardless of location. The hack, showcased in a TikTok video shared on Reddit, is being sold through real‑money...
Karmine Corp Beat Team Vitality and Clinch the the Final Top 4 Spot in LEC Versus Playoffs
Karmine Corp defeated Team Vitality in the Losers’ Bracket of the LEC Versus playoffs, securing the final top‑four slot for Barcelona. The series went 2‑1, with KC overturning a 0‑1 deficit and delivering a 20‑2 kill blowout in game three....
Best DRS-IAR Loadout in Battlefield 6
The article outlines the optimal Battlefield 6 DRS‑IAR loadout for Season 2, focusing on a Support class with Combat Medic training. It recommends a Lightened Suppressor, 20″ SDM‑R barrel, 6H64 Vertical underbarrel, Polymer Case ammo, a 36‑round magazine, and an OSA‑7 1.00x...
Baldur's Gate 3 Players Can Now Play As The X-Men
An enthusiastic modder has released "Mutant Powers Marvels X‑Men", a fan‑made conversion that lets players control iconic X‑Men such as Wolverine, Cyclops, and Storm within Baldur's Gate 3. The mod replaces superhero costumes with medieval‑styled outfits and incorporates dialogue snippets from...
Nintendo Switch eShop Deals – Lowest Prices Ever for Bear and Breakfast, Neva, Planet of Lana, More
Nintendo’s North American eShop has launched a massive discount event, slashing prices on more than 200 Switch titles. Flagship indie releases such as Bear and Breakfast, Neva and Planet of Lana hit their lowest ever price points, with discounts reaching...
Everything We Know About Supermassive’s Directive 8020: Story, Release Date, Platforms, and More
Supermassive Games announced Directive 8020, the first sci‑fi installment of the Dark Pictures Anthology, slated for release on May 12, 2026 across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game follows the Cassiopeia crew as a shapeshifting alien stalks them on a crashed colony...
Where to Find All Notes and Documents in Poppy Playtime Chapter 5
The new GameRant guide lists all 35 notes and documents hidden in Poppy Playtime Chapter 5, offering step‑by‑step locations from the opening chase to the Data Center finale. It details secret magnetic‑surface puzzles, hidden rooms, and specific item interactions required to...
PS4 Games That Made Couch Co-Op Feel Like an Event
The article lists ten PS4 games that kept couch co‑op vibrant despite an industry shift away from split‑screen. It highlights titles such as The Playroom VR, Helldivers, Overcooked, and Borderlands 3, noting unique features like VR‑paired play and chaotic friendly‑fire mechanics. By...
Best Units in Roblox Retro Tower Defense
Roblox’s Retro Tower Defense received an updated tier list on February 22, 2026, highlighting 4x4x4x4 as the current top‑tier unit. The guide emphasizes Noli for pure DPS, Mage for AoE damage, and Helper Bot for tower‑stat boosts, while noting that Epic‑rarity heroes...
Markiplier Is Officially Done with Poppy Playtime After Disappointment with Chapter 5
YouTube star Markiplier announced he will no longer play the Poppy Playtime series after a five‑hour livestream of Chapter 5 left him frustrated. He condemned the chapter’s disjointed narrative and relentless chase sequences, calling the experience “a f**king mess.” Despite the...
Dplus KIA Reverse Sweep T1, Clinch Last LCK Cup 2026 Ticket to Hong Kong
Dplus KIA pulled off a dramatic reverse sweep of T1, winning the lower‑bracket series 3‑1 to clinch the final LCK Cup 2026 ticket to Hong Kong. The comeback marked the first reverse sweep in DK’s history and T1’s first such loss...
Nintendo Pre-Order Updates – February 22, 2026 – Rayman, Xenoblade X on Switch 2, Scott Pilgrim EX, More
Nintendo’s February 22 2026 pre‑order roundup reveals a robust launch slate for the Switch 2 and the legacy Switch across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The lineup kicks off on Feb 27 with multiple Resident Evil bundles and spans over 60...
Battleplan Preview: Tactical Moves, Grand Strategy Results
Battleplan, the latest title from Canadian studio Foolish Mortals Games, puts players in a WWII map‑room where they issue high‑level orders to shape the Normandy campaign. The game blends tactical arrow‑based planning with grand‑strategy depth, offering both historical divisions and...
HOTU Win Roman Imperium Cup V
HOTU captured the Roman Imperium Cup V title, earning a $5,929 first‑place prize and climbing to 21st on the global Valve standings. The team swept Betclic and fnatic before defeating Gentle Mates in the final, despite a 13‑0 loss on...
All FC 26 1 of 3 88+ Encore Icon Player Pick SBC Rewards
EA Sports has revamped the 1‑of‑3 88+ Encore Icon Player Pick SBC in FIFA 26 Ultimate Team, now awarding three Icon cards and letting players keep their preferred choice. The updated pool adds Team of the Year (TOTY) Icons alongside...
How to Get the Shatterseal Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom added the Shatterseal Great Sword to Monster Hunter Wilds in the February 2026 title update, but it can only be crafted using the Master Craftsman's Blueprint. The blueprint is earned by completing the new Every Hunter's Dream quest, which...
How to Grow Crops in Starsand Island - Farming Guide
Starsand Island’s farming mechanic hinges on a tiered Farmer Certification, which unlocks progressively valuable seeds and tools. Players start by completing Graminova’s Sprouting Hope quest to earn the Apprentice certification, then advance through Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Expert levels. The...
The Biggest Winners and Losers of Mortal Kombat 9's Main Story Tallied by Victories
Mortal Kombat 9’s single‑player story mode has been dissected, tallying each fighter’s victories and defeats across sixteen chapters and numerous cut‑scene battles. Raiden, Sindel, Kuai Liang and Liu Kang emerge as the top winners, while Bi‑Han, Johnny Cage and Quan Chi accumulate the most losses,...
Latest Persist Online Patch Focuses on Clarity, Stability, and Player Guidance
CipSoft released Persist Online version 0.6.0.70, adding quest markers, adjusting wind effects, reworking faction logic, and fixing core bugs. The patch emphasizes usability, reducing motion‑sickness, and clarifying combat requirements for new players. These changes improve onboarding and stability as the...
How to Complete I Need a Bigger Boat in Windrose
Windrose’s early‑game “I Need a Bigger Boat” quest guides players to acquire a larger vessel by repairing a wrecked ship on the second island. Players must first finish the “Rescuing the Crew” quest to recruit a repair crew, then locate...
How to Get Copper Ingots in Windrose
Copper Ingots are a core resource in Windrose, required for quests, tools, and base upgrades. Players first encounter them during the tutorial, where they craft a stone pickaxe, mine copper ore, and build a charcoal kiln and smelting furnace. Converting...