Reanimal Ending Explained
Reanimal’s climax pits a nightmarish sheep creature against a group of children, culminating in the girl being swallowed, ritualistically reanimated, and dropped into a well. A secret ending unlocks when players locate all five coffins, revealing rabbit‑masked children comforting the girl before her revival. Both conclusions hint at a failed ritual or time‑loop the kids are trying to fix, with post‑credits water flooding suggesting lingering consequences. The game’s three announced DLCs promise to further illuminate these ambiguous narrative threads.
Star Trek Online Releases Corruption Seasonal Update on the MMO’s 16th Anniversary
Cryptic Studios released the Corruption seasonal update for Star Trek Online on its 16th anniversary, coinciding with the franchise’s 60th anniversary. The update launches on PC today, with a console rollout slated for March 10. Corruption adds new missions, story...
Monster Hunter Wilds Least-Hunted Monster Rompopolo Stars in HR 100 Event Quest
Capcom announced a limited‑time Monster Hunter Wilds event featuring Rompopolo, the game’s least‑hunted monster, available only to players at HR 100 or higher. The “Just What the Doctor Ordered” quest runs from February 27 to March 18, 2026, and pits hunters against a...
How to Train Your Dragon Codes February 2026
Roblox’s official How to Train Your Dragon game has released a fresh batch of redemption codes for February 2026. The new codes provide ingredients, Snoggletog coins, trait rerolls, and a rare egg, and can be claimed by players at level...
BioWare Continues Mass Effect 5 Development With New Senior Hire
BioWare has posted a senior‑level opening, confirming that Mass Effect 5 has moved beyond pre‑production. The studio is re‑uniting original trilogy talent, including Dusty Everman and Parrish Ley, and has chosen Unreal Engine 5 over the troubled Frostbite platform. With Dragon Age...
VALORANT VCT 2026 Season Capsule: Skins, Price, and Release Date
Riot Games announced the VALORANT VCT 2026 Season Capsule, dropping on Feb 19 at 1 pm CT and staying in the store until Masters Santiago concludes on Mar 15. The limited‑time bundle includes a VCT Sigil melee skin, four regional playercards, and a VCT‑themed Flex...
Wuthering Waves Luuk Herssen Release Date, Voice Actors, and Lore
Luuk Herssen, a five‑star spectro DPS physician, joins Wuthering Waves on February 26 during the second half of version 3.1. He appears alongside a Galbrena rerun and is obtainable from the weapon banner with his signature gauntlets, Daybreaker's Spine. The character’s...
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update Finally Adds a Jump Mechanic
Ubisoft’s 1.1.8 update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows finally adds a manual jump button, ending a year‑long omission that limited player agency. The new “Advanced Parkour” toggle lets players control jumps and dismounts, while a limited‑time parkour creation challenge encourages community‑generated content....
Muppet Treasure Island's PC Game Was Almost the Turning Point for Muppet Video Games
The Muppet video game catalog has been a series of missed opportunities, with early titles like *Muppet Treasure Island* (1996) offering faithful movie tie‑ins but lacking engaging mechanics. Subsequent releases—*Muppet RaceMania* (2000) and a string of mini‑game collections—showed occasional sparks...
Thermaltake Launches 49-Inch Dual QHD 32:9 Monitor With USB-C 90 W
Thermaltake unveiled the TGM‑V49CDQ, a 49‑inch super‑ultrawide 32:9 gaming monitor featuring a Dual QHD 5120×1440 VA panel. The display delivers a 240 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms GTG response, and supports both G‑Sync Compatible and FreeSync Premium for tear‑free gameplay. Connectivity is...
Plant Brainrot Simulator Codes February 2026
Pocket Tactics released a fresh batch of Plant Brainrot Simulator codes on February 17, 2026, delivering a range of rewards from 500‑crystal vouchers to 5,000‑crystal packs, specialty fruits, potions, and even a tomato seed. The guide details step‑by‑step redemption via...
Game Pass Hit The Rogue Prince of Persia Is Getting Three Free Updates
Evil Empire announced a three‑part free update roadmap for The Rogue Prince of Persia, spanning February to May 2026 across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, Switch and Game Pass streaming. The first micro‑update dropped on February 16, adding a...
TheMainManSWE Releases His Final Tier List for Tekken 8 Season 2
TheMainManSWE released his final Tekken 8 Season 2 tier list, ranking all 40 fighters across six tiers. Top tier features Bryan, Anna, Nina, Asuka, Law, Claudio and Clive, while Devil Jin falls to the bottom after recent nerfs. The list highlights high‑tier...
NZXT Launches Small Desktop Case and Power Supply for Prebuilt PC Gaming Rigs
NZXT unveiled two new compact components—the H2 Flow Mini‑ITX case and the C850 SFX 850‑watt power supply—aimed at its pre‑built gaming rigs. Both products promise high‑performance builds in a smaller footprint, matching the capabilities of larger tower systems. The case...
EFootball 2026 Show Time Worldwide Selection Contract: Best Player to Choose and Tier List
Konami’s eFootball 2026 introduces the Show Time Worldwide Selection contract, letting players hand‑pick one of three elite cards—Neymar Jr., Semih Kılıçsoy, or Lee Kang‑in—rather than relying on random packs. Each card features a unique Showtime skill and playstyle, with detailed progression guides provided...
Hands-On With Screamer, An Anime-Inspired Narrative Racer
Milestone’s upcoming title Screamer, launching March 26, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, mixes anime‑inspired storytelling with arcade‑style racing. Players control a trio of racers seeking vengeance in a futuristic tournament, with auto‑translator implants adding a sci‑fi twist....
How to Deal With The Scary Shawarma Kiosk The Anomaly Clown
The Scary Shawarma Kiosk Clown is a new, random‑spawn anomaly in the Roblox horror title Scary Shawarma Kiosk The Anomaly. It appears wearing a clown costume, brandishing a knife, and emits a creepy laugh that triggers a shutter‑close warning. Players must repeatedly press...
After Major Arc Raiders Exploit Ruins Games, Embark Knows Players Want "Fast Action" But Is Taking Its Time to Stay...
Arc Raiders, Embark Studios' fast‑paced multiplayer shooter, has been hit by duplication and infinite‑ammo exploits that threatened game balance. The studio identified a design flaw but is postponing bans to ensure accuracy and avoid wrongful penalties. Embark outlined a tiered...
Resident Evil 5 Remake Rumors Shot Down by Industry Insider
An ESRB rating for Resident Evil 5 sparked speculation of a remake, but industry insider DuskGolem clarified the rating relates to a remaster or anniversary port, not a new development. He emphasized that Capcom has never worked on an RE5 remake...
Weapons Director Had ‘Carte Blanche to Do Whatever He Wanted’ with Resident Evil Movie Reboot, Studio CEO Says
Zach Cregger, the writer‑director behind Barbarian and Weapons, has been given unrestricted creative authority to helm the upcoming Resident Evil reboot. Constantin Film’s CEO Oliver Berbin confirmed Cregger received "carte blanche" to reshape the billion‑dollar franchise, with a theatrical launch...
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Two Point Museum Reveals Zooseum DLC [Update: Out Now on Nintendo Switch 2]
SEGA and Two Point Studios announced the Zooseum DLC for Two Point Museum, slated for a winter 2025 release. The expansion introduces a wildlife‑focused museum where players rescue, heal, raise, and re‑wild a variety of creatures. It arrives alongside the...
The MongolZ Through to Playoffs over NAVI in Cluj-Napoca
The MongolZ clinched a 2‑1 victory over Natus Vincere to lock in a playoff berth at PGL Cluj‑Napoca. The series saw Natus Vincere dominate early on Inferno, but The MongolZ turned the tide on Nuke and sealed the match on Mirage. Cobrazera posted...
Earth vs Mars the Advance Wars-Like From Relic Entertainment Gets Steam Deck Verified
Relic Entertainment’s turn‑based strategy title Earth vs Mars has earned Steam Deck Verified status, confirming full performance and UI optimization for Valve’s handheld. The 1.2.0 patch, released last week, adds three new Splice‑O‑Tron hybrid creatures, nine commander passives, and two...
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[Industry News] G2 Esports and Theta Labs Launch AI Agent Sami
G2 Esports partnered with Theta Labs to launch Sami, an AI‑powered mascot that answers fan questions across League of Legends, Counter‑Strike 2, VALORANT, Rainbow Six Siege and Call of Duty. The agent runs on Theta EdgeCloud’s hybrid edge‑cloud platform, leveraging...
Monetisation, Player Retention and Communities on Discord: Top Tips Incoming at PGC San Francisco
Discord will showcase its Social SDK at Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco on March 9, 2026, where senior developer Anthony Tešija will present strategies for acquiring, retaining, and monetising mobile gamers via Discord. He will outline how the platform’s community...
US Video Game Consumer Spending Predicted to Reach $62.8bn in 2026
U.S. video game consumer spending is projected to hit $62.8 billion in 2026, a 3% rise from the previous year, according to market‑research firm Circana. The growth is anchored by strong hardware demand for the Nintendo Switch 2 and the launch of...
How Inclusive Leadership Can Shape the Next Generation of Games
At Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026, Aurora UK Awards highlighted women and non‑binary leaders, featuring an interview with former Monument Valley director Jennifer Estaris. Estaris emphasizes designing inclusion into hiring, mentorship, and leadership culture, arguing it drives creative and commercial...
SCOPECREEP Is a Curious Mix of Tower Defense and Active Incremental Where You Collect Souls
SCOPECREEP, an indie title released on Steam, fuses tower‑defense mechanics with active incremental gameplay. Players guide a central creature to exorcise wandering spirits, converting captured souls into a resource for a sprawling upgrade tree. The loop repeats, adding layers such...
Mellow Launches Indie Launchpad to Support Game Studios
Contractor management platform Mellow has introduced Indie Launchpad, a support program for independent game studios. The initiative offers eligible teams of up to 15 developers six months of full access to Mellow’s platform and its AI Scout freelancer‑matching tool, with...
The Hidden Costs of Self-Publishing on Consoles
Indie developers are increasingly opting to self‑publish on consoles, bypassing traditional publishers. While the DIY route eliminates revenue sharing, it introduces substantial hidden expenses, including costly devkits, legal entity formation, and extensive technical work such as controller integration, save‑system adaptation,...
WWE 2K26 Dev Interview Breaks Down Universe and Creation Changes
Visual Concepts revealed that WWE 2K26 will overhaul its Creation Suite and Universe Mode ahead of the March 2026 launch. The new engine drops the long‑standing 60‑layer cap, allocating 40 layers for body/head and 60 layers for ring and entrance attire,...
In a Triple-A World, Fable's Peter Molyneux Just Wants His New God Game to Bring "Joy"
Peter Molyneux’s upcoming god‑game *Masters of Albion* is being positioned as a antidote to the seriousness of modern AAA titles. In a candid interview he repeatedly stresses that the core experience should be pure "joy," emphasizing playful freedom over cinematic polish....
Team Vitality Partners With French Retailer E.Leclerc
Team Vitality announced a strategic partnership with French retail giant E.Leclerc, naming the retailer its main partner across all competitive divisions. The E.Leclerc logo will be featured on Vitality’s League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League and Chess team jerseys. Both...
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass Premium and Ultimate on Thursday
CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition will arrive on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium this Thursday, covering both Xbox One and Series consoles. The bundle adds the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine...
Aurora Beat B8 to Reach 2-2 Pool in Romania
Aurora defeated B8 in a two‑map series at PGL Cluj‑Napoca, winning Overpass 13‑10 and Mirage 16‑13 in overtime. The Turkish squad’s strong defensive play, especially from Ali “Wicadia” Haydar Yalçın, secured a 2‑2 pool spot and a chance to qualify...
The Razer Viper V3 Pro's Price Just Dropped $45, Hinting at Impending Viper V4 Pro
Razer has slashed the Viper V3 Pro’s price by $45, with Amazon listing it at $114.99 and Razer’s own store offering it for $129.99 after a $30 discount. The mouse, launched at $159.99 in May 2024, is praised for its lightweight...
HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×SURVIVOR, a Roguelike Title, Launches on Android
Japanese publisher Bushiroad has launched HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×SURVIVOR, a roguelike spin‑off of the popular manga, exclusively on Android via Google Play. Developed by WonderPlanet, the game blends Nen‑based combat with survivor‑style action, offering random skill builds and party combos for each...
Pocket Gamer Connects Wishes You a Prosperous Lunar New Year
Pocket Gamer Connects announced the 2026 PG Connects Summit in Shanghai for July 30, positioning the event as a gateway to ChinaJoy and the Chinese games market. Early registrants receive a 10 % ticket discount and access to the MeetToMatch platform for...
Escape: Immersion Is a Story-Driven Underwater Horror Adventure Where Every Second Counts, Arriving on Mobile and PC This July
Royal Games announced Escape: Immersion, an indie horror adventure set in a collapsing underwater military base, slated for mobile and PC release in July 2026. Developed by AzDimension over four years, the title draws inspiration from atmospheric titles like Inside...
VALORANT Patch 12.03 Notes: Masters Santiago Pick’ems, New LTM, and Gekko Changes
VALORANT’s Patch 12.03 rolls out ahead of the VCT 2026 Masters Santiago, re‑introducing Pick’ems with tiered rewards for accurate brackets. A new 2v2 Skirmish limited‑time mode debuts in matchmaking, stripping agents and economy to spotlight pure gunplay. Gekko receives a longer ability‑reclaim...
Sandshrew | Pokémon Guide
The guide details Sandshrew, Pokédex #027, covering its Kantonian Ground form and Alolan Ice‑Steel variant, including abilities, catch rate, and EV yield. It outlines evolution to Sandslash at level 22 (or via Ice Stone for Alolan) and lists its extensive locations...
Gaming’s Identity Crisis: Matthew Ball Highlights Industry Fragmentation in New Presentation
Analyst Matthew Ball released a new report describing a growing identity crisis in video games, noting that the industry has become increasingly fragmented over the past year. He points to divergent business models, platform silos, and shifting consumer habits as...
Microsoft Quietly Increases Rewards Points Price for Xbox Gift Cards
Microsoft has quietly raised the points cost for Xbox gift cards in its Rewards program, roughly a 5.3% increase in the US and UK. The change affects all denominations and varies by region, with users reporting higher point requirements for...
PS6 Report Suggests Next-Gen Consoles Could Still Be a Long Way Off
AI‑driven demand for memory is inflating chip prices, tightening supply for console makers. Sony is reportedly considering pushing the PS6 launch to 2028 or 2029, while Microsoft’s best‑case target for its next‑gen Xbox is 2027 but may also slip. Both...
Best Bow Build in No Rest for the Wicked
The recent Together Co‑op update for *No Rest for the Wicked* makes bows a top-tier option, highlighted by the Lacquered Bow infused with ice. The guide recommends a dexterity‑heavy stat spread (Dex 52, Health 25, Stamina 27) and specific enchantments...
The First True Mirror Match in Street Fighter History Was Due to a Bug and Could only Be Played Against...
The original 1987 Street Fighter was essentially a single‑player title where players could only choose Ryu or a functionally identical Ken, creating a de‑facto mirror match. Street Fighter II expanded the roster and shifted focus to competitive 1‑on‑1 play, deliberately blocking...
Fan Group Makes Unreal Tournament 2004 Available to Play for Free and in 4K, with Epic’s Permission
OldUnreal, a fan preservation group, received Epic Games' blessing to release Unreal Tournament 2004 as a free download. The team launched an auto‑installing Windows installer that pulls the original disc image and applies a new patch, the first in over two...
Ahead of The Witcher Remake, the Witcher 1's Lead Story Designer Has Just Wrapped up a 26 Episode Dev Commentary
Lead story designer Artur Ganszyniec has finished a 26‑episode developer commentary that walks through CD Projekt’s 2007 Witcher 1 over the past six months. The YouTube series revisits key narrative moments, shares behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes, and notes that Geralt was not originally...
Where To Cook Onsen Eggs In Heartopia
During Heartopia’s Winter Frost Event, players can collect cracked eggs and receive a recipe for the Onsen Egg, a unique dish that requires only a single egg purchased from the vendor Massimo. The egg must be cooked in the hot...
Game Manager Lutris v0.5.20 Released with Proton Upgrades, Store Updates and Much More
Lutris released version 0.5.20, overhauling its Proton‑GE handling by adopting the umu launcher as the default. The update adds native Wayland support, integrates the ZOOM Platform store, and refreshes EA App and Itch.io APIs. Numerous runners received upgrades, and new features like...