Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.1.8 Out Tomorrow, Get the PS5 Patch Notes Here
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 R3, and improves critical‑hit visual feedback. It also fixes numerous stability issues, weapon and perk bugs, and refines UI text. Additional visual tweaks to the Animus entrance streamline Hideout navigation.
HeavyGod Stars as G2 Eliminate paiN From Cluj
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...
League of Legends Esports Just Lost Its Most Exciting Team, Proving Once Again that Hype Can Be a Bad Thing
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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Ren & Stimpy Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection Revealed for Nintendo Switch [Update: Release Date]
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 Just Hit Steam Early Access, so Now I Can Finally Hang with Cavemen as a Botany-Obsessed Alien
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...
Let’s Settle This Once and for All – Is Advanced Access in Video Games a Problematic Practice, or Not?
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 Delists Xbox 360 Metal Gear Solid Title From Microsoft Store
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...
Fortnite Is Teasing Solo Leveling for Next Anime Crossover
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....
Assassin’s Creed Shadows – Claws of Awaji DLC Shares Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
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...
RuneScape's Early-Game Rebalance Is Here, With Faster, Smoother Progression and Player Choice
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...
Ad Monetisation Basics in Mobile Gaming
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...
Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Nioh 3?
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...
How To Play Bunker 09
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...
Baldur's Gate 3 Drops Surprise Patch Nearly a Year After "Final" Update, but Larian's Really Focused on Divinity Now, Honest
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...
How to Turn Off Mewgenics' Anti Save Scumming Feature, Steven
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...
If Mewgenics Is Too Appalling, You Might Prefer the Turn-Based Charms of Dobbel Dungeon
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...
Space Strategy Game Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes Has a Demo Out Now
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...
Caves of Qud Is Now Available for Nintendo Switch
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...
More than 10 Million Duolingo Users Have a 365-Day Streak
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...
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is Missing the Original Soundtrack, and Fans Aren't Happy
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...
Vitality Crush MOUZ to Secure Playoffs in Cluj
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...
Expedition 33 and Metaphor: ReFantazio Are on Steam Sale Right Now
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%...
Honkai Star Rai Yao Guang Release Date, Voice Actors, and Lore
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 Only Slayerbound Style Tier List You Need
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,...
It's "Hard to Push Innovation" In Racing Games Compared to Other Genres, Reckons Star Wars: Galactic Racer Creative Director
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 Coming to PS5, Xbox Series on February 26
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...
Hardsuit's Canned Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Refuses to Fade Away, as Leaked Gameplay Videos Show What Might Have...
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...
Despite The Doom And Gloom, Battlefield 6’s New Map Is Actually Quite Good
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...
Rise Online World Mobile Invites You to Explore Dungeons and MMORPG Battles, Now Live on Android
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...
How to Beat Dybbuk in Mewgenics
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,...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Features A Deep-Dive Character From 1985
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...
How to Change Clothes in Pokemon ZA
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 Is Getting a New Balance Update, Progression Event, and a Battle With Kazeros to End Part 1 of...
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,...
The ROG Xbox Ally X Price Shoots Up Nearly $200 In Japan
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....
This Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Lore Offers Important Context, with Heinous Realizations
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...
Where Winds Meet Expansion “Hexi” Announced
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...
Honkai: Star Rail Fans Think It Got Caught up in Political Tensions Between Japan and China
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...
Pokemon Just Fanned The Flames Of The Gengar Is Clefable's Shadow Fan Theory
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...
Brawl Cup Heads to Berlin as BLAST Unveils 2026 Brawl Stars Esports Plans
BLAST has sealed a multi‑year partnership with Supercell to bring the Brawl Cup to a live arena for the first time, staging the inaugural event in Berlin from May 15‑17, 2026. The three‑day showcase will be part of a nine‑month...
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McDonald’s Just Announced Its Own TCG, And Ronald McDonald Is The Chase [Update]
McDonald’s announced a 24‑card trading‑card game set to launch in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2026. The collection features iconic mascots such as Ronald McDonald, Grimace, Fry Girl, and the quirky Cheeseburger Chair, with a “Take it or Flip it” gameplay...
Crimson Desert Confirms No Microtransactions in Stark Contrast to Assassin’s Creed
Pearl Abyss confirmed that its upcoming single‑player RPG Crimson Desert will contain no microtransactions, positioning it as a pure premium experience. Director of marketing Will Powers emphasized a one‑time purchase model with only pre‑order cosmetic bonuses. The announcement highlights a...
Embracer Sales Decline 26% to $1.3bn During First Nine Months of Fiscal Year
Embracer Group reported a 26% year‑on‑year drop in net sales to SEK 11.9 billion ($1.3 billion) for the nine months ending December 31, 2025, with mobile revenues plunging 63% and PC/console sales down 22%. Despite the overall decline, CEO Phil Rogers called Q3 a “clear...
Two Games Leaving Game Pass Are Going Super Cheap in Latest Xbox Sale
Microsoft’s February 2026 Xbox sale slashes prices on two Game Pass titles that are set to leave the service on February 28. Middle‑earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition is 85 % off at $5.99, while Injustice 2 Legendary Edition is 90 % off at $5.99, both...
Grand Theft Auto 6 Needs Marketing to Create Energy Around November 19 Release, Says Take-Two CEO
Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 remains on schedule for a November 19, 2026 launch, with a summer‑time marketing push designed to convert existing awareness into genuine consumer energy. He emphasized that the campaign must feel authentic, showcasing...
ABIDE Is an Extreme Stop-Motion Horror Game From the Devs of Judero and Mashina
ABIDE is an upcoming stop‑motion horror game from the creators of Judero and Mashina, set in a therapeutic retreat where players befriend troubled residents by day and confront nightmarish threats after dark. The title blends giallo‑inspired storytelling, handcrafted visuals, and...
Ys X: Proud Nordics for PC Builds on the Original and Delivers Another Best-in-Class Conversion From PH3
Ys X: Proud Nordics launches on PC on February 20 2026 as an expanded, PC‑focused edition of the action‑RPG. The release adds HDR, ultrawide (21:9) support, extensive graphics presets—including DLSS 4.5 and XeSS—and a new Asset Caching option for systems with 24 GB RAM....
Clash of Clans March 2026 Update Is Bringing a New Hero, Village Helper, Major Changes to Gold Pass, and More
Supercell’s March 2026 update for Clash of Clans introduces a sixth hero, the Dragon Duke, aimed at Town Hall 17 players. A new Village Helper, the Prospector, will convert ores daily for Gold Pass holders who reach 2,400 season points. The...
Ys X: Proud Nordics Save Data Bonus Guide – What Carries Over From Ys X: Nordics, Clear Save Data, and...
Ys X: Proud Nordics launches on Feb 20 2026 for PS5, Switch 2, and PC, offering a save‑data transfer feature from its predecessor, Ys X: Nordics. Only a cleared save file can be imported, and players can selectively move character stats, equipment, consumables,...
Ys X: Proud Nordics DLC Guide – What DLC From the Base Game Is Included for Free, New Paid DLC,...
Ys X: Proud Nordics launched on February 20 2026 for PS5, Switch 2 and PC, bundling ten free DLC bonus sets ranging from costumes to ship cosmetics. The game also introduces several paid expansions, including mascot packs, a costume pack, the Sandras ship‑cosmetic...
Proud Nordics Brings the Best Out of Ys X
Falcom’s Ys X: Proud Nordics refreshes the 2024 Ys X: Nordics with modest yet meaningful additions. The core action‑RPG combat remains stellar, while the new Öland Island area introduces richer exploration, varied environments, and a standout soundtrack. Consumable items like...