Comedy Co-Op Physics Platformer Log Riders Adds Linux Support and Looks Hilarious
Log Riders, a physics‑driven co‑op platformer, launched on February 12, 2026 and now offers native Linux and macOS support. The update introduces an “Easy” difficulty with additional checkpoints and refines overall difficulty based on community feedback. Steam is also rolling out trading cards, backgrounds, and other cosmetic items. Players can enjoy local or online two‑player play, competing on leaderboards.
God Of War Sons Of Sparta's Platinum Already Unlocked By A Handful Of Players
Santa Monica released *God of War: Sons of Sparta* exclusively on PS5 on February 12, 2026, and within four days a tiny fraction of players have earned its platinum trophy. Only 28 gamers—about 0.67% of the estimated 5,000 owners—have completed the grueling trophy...
IBLOXX Studios Secures $5 Million for Global Expansion
iBLOXX Studios, a Dubai‑based Web3 game developer, announced it has raised over $5 million from undisclosed investors. The capital will fund global marketing, live‑operations, ongoing updates, and the development of console versions for its upcoming title *StrayShot*. *StrayShot* is a mobile‑first...
Crimson Desert “Is a Hard Game to Demo,” Says Pearl Abyss, Which Is Why It Isn’t Getting One
Pearl Abyss confirmed that Crimson Desert will not receive a public demo, citing the difficulty of representing its massive open‑world experience in a standalone build. The current demo assets are limited to boss‑fight save states, which do not showcase the...
Get some Quality Horror in the Love You to Death Humble Bundle
The Love You to Death Humble Bundle bundles nine highly‑rated horror games for £10.53, targeting budget‑conscious gamers. Each title boasts at least an 85% positive rating on Steam, with many achieving 90%‑plus. All games are Steam Deck verified or playable,...
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Braid: Anniversary Edition Just Got a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition [Update: Western Launch]
Indie classic Braid: Anniversary Edition received a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, launching in Japan with a global rollout expected within days. The Switch 2 version supports up to 1080p handheld and 4K docked resolutions, plus a 120 Hz refresh rate, high‑resolution textures,...
All Shops & Blueprints in Starsand Island
Starsand Island’s latest update catalogs every in‑game shop, detailing locations, hours, owners, and the blueprints they sell. Blueprints are the key to unlocking crafting recipes needed for main quests, bulletin requests, and farm expansion. Shops range from the Exploration Club’s...
Dead By Daylight Leaker Claims Lauren Tsai From Death Stranding 2 Is Joining Soon
A prominent DBD leaker, Dvveet, claims that Lauren Tsai – known for her cameo in Death Stranding 2 – will appear as a Legendary skin for survivor Feng Min in the upcoming 9.5.0 patch. The rumor stems from an X post and a 2025...
007 First Light Gets New Story Trailer
IO Interactive released a new story trailer for *007 First Light*, showcasing James Bond’s early days as a rookie recruited by MI6. The video highlights icy Icelandic settings, a looming global threat, and introduces key characters such as M, John...
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Going Multiplatform “Won’t in Any Way” Lower Visual Quality
Square Enix confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2, and director Naoki Hamaguchi insists the multiplatform rollout will not compromise visual fidelity. The team plans 30 FPS on lower‑end hardware and...
Clean the Infected Family PC in the New Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional Demo
Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional, a Linux‑native bullet‑hell, drops players into a retro Windows PC as a mouse cursor battling viruses and ad‑ware. The demo showcases quirky weapons—bouncing DVD logos, fire‑ring firewalls, and hard‑drive projectiles—while letting players unlock cursors and program power‑ups. Available...
Why Hiro Is Bullish on UK and EU Game Dev Funding After Helping The Chinese Room and Bulkhead Go Independent
Venture capital firm Hiro Capital launched its advisory arm to guide fragmented game studios, recently steering The Chinese Room and Bulkhead Interactive out of Tencent‑owned entities toward independent UK/EU ownership. The firm argues that Europe’s talent, lower costs and restrictive...
These New iOS 27 Tweaks Could Make iPhone Gaming Smoother for Apple Fanatics
Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 is rumored to strip out legacy code, delivering a leaner operating system that feels more responsive. The cleanup is expected to improve battery efficiency, giving gamers longer playtime on titles like Destiny Rising and Zenless Zone Zero....
X4: Foundations Is Getting Cross-Platform Cloud Saves - Possible Breakage Coming for Linux
Egosoft announced that X4: Foundations will receive cross‑platform Steam Cloud save support, unifying Windows and Linux save locations. The change, scheduled for 19 February 2026, will allow Steam Deck users to sync saves with the native Linux version instead of the Windows...
These Cyberpunk Edgerunner Characters Could Be the Next Wuthering Waves Waifus
A leak suggests Wuthering Waves will collaborate with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, introducing two new five‑star characters—Lucy and Rebecca—both pistol users. Lucy is tied to the spectro element while Rebecca uses havoc, and both are expected to debut in the first half...
The Tricks to Defeat Cheaters During Tekken 8 Online Ranked
Tekken 8’s online ranked mode continues to suffer from players using auto‑script cheats such as auto‑duck, auto‑parry, auto‑block, and auto‑Rage Art. Content creator Trunkiez demonstrated a practical counter‑strategy by pinpointing the scripts and adjusting his playstyle to mids, counter‑hits, and avoiding...
Thoroughly Strange Dungeon Crawler Pluto Is All About Constructing Spells and Using Your Fingers
Indie studio Siege Wizard Interactive announced that its experimental dungeon‑crawler Pluto will launch on 9 March 2026. The game blends turn‑based deck‑building with a tactile, gesture‑driven spell‑casting system that requires players to construct spells using finger movements. A refreshed demo will appear...
Helldivers 2 Replica Helmets Are Real And Available To Buy For A Limited Time
Dark Horse has opened pre‑orders for three 1:1 replica Helldivers 2 helmets, marking a new high‑fidelity merch drop two years after the game’s launch. The lineup includes the standard B‑01 Tactical Helmet, a battle‑damaged B‑01 variant, and the black B‑22 Model...
The Clever ASCII Animated Stone Story RPG Is Getting a Full Standalone Sequel
Stone Story Ascension, the standalone sequel to the acclaimed Stone Story RPG, expands the original’s animated ASCII aesthetic while introducing hybrid idle‑RPG mechanics. The game removes direct character control, emphasizing strategic resource management, crafting, and an in‑game scripting language for...
PlayStation Gameplay Chart, Week Ending February 15th, 2026
The PlayStation Gameplay Chart, based on 2.9 million active accounts, shows Fortnite retaining the #1 spot, followed by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Roblox. All three are free‑to‑play or live‑service titles, highlighting a shift toward continuous engagement models. Electronic Arts...
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake Rumored to Release “Few Months” After Mid-April Reveal
Ubisoft’s long‑rumored Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake has been pushed to fiscal year 2027, with a likely summer 2026 launch following a mid‑April reveal. Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson confirmed the reveal will skip the State of Play event, and the...
PlayStation Plus Classics Adds Tekken: Dark Resurrection and OG Time Crisis
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced two new PlayStation Plus Classics titles: Tekken: Dark Resurrection and the original Time Crisis. The Tekken entry will be the PlayStation Portable version rather than the later PS3 port, while Time Crisis comes from its PlayStation One debut. Both...
All Heroes and Their Roles in Marvel Rivals
NetEase’s Marvel Rivals expands the hero‑shooter market with a 6‑vs‑6 format and a growing roster of 37 characters. The game groups heroes into three distinct roles—Vanguards, Duelists, and Strategists—each delivering specific tactical functions. Vanguards serve as high‑HP front‑line tanks, Duelists...
Phantom Edge: Oath Brings a Revenge-Driven Martial Arts MMORPG Experience, Android Pre-Registration Now Live
Hifun Game announced Phantom Edge: Oath, a revenge‑driven martial‑arts MMORPG now open for Android pre‑registration via Google Play. Players assume the role of a Transcender, reborn through a Rebirth System that promises increasing strength with each revival. The title features...
Holy Hardware Specs Lego Batman, They've Sliced Legacy of the Dark Knight's Recommended RAM in Half
TT Games announced that the recommended memory for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has been cut from 32 GB to 16 GB. The change follows additional testing and mirrors a similar reduction seen with 007: First Light. All other specifications...
Mega Studio Shuts Down Game Development Division After Nearly Five Years
Mega Studio has shut down its game development division after nearly five years, ending its mobile development efforts. The company will retain a four‑person team focused on its Mega Rewards growth platform. CEO Adam Jaffe announced a pivot from traditional...
PS6 GPU Will Not Be Fully Based on AMD’s RDNA 5 Architecture – Rumor
Sony’s upcoming PS6 will not rely entirely on AMD’s RDNA 5 GPU architecture, continuing the pattern of using a hybrid design that blends older and newer tech. The current‑gen PS5 still runs on RDNA 1 with custom ray‑tracing tweaks, while the handheld...
Stillfront’s Top Shareholders Call for Extraordinary Meeting to Elect New Board and Chair
Stillfront Group’s two largest shareholders, Laureus Capital GmbH and Knuth Capital LLC FZ, representing roughly 23% of voting rights, have formally requested an extraordinary general meeting to elect a new board and chair. They propose a six‑member slate led by Lars‑Johan...
Hot Five: Former Unity CEO David Helgason Resigns From Board, Supercell’s Content Creator Furore, and Mattel Acquires Full Ownership of...
Unity co‑founder David Helgason stepped down from the board after more than two decades, trimming the board to nine members. Supercell’s CEO Ilkka Paananen issued an apology for overlooking content creators in Clash Royale’s 2025 resurgence, highlighting the growing influence...
CyberConnect2's 30th Anniversary Game Revealed as .hack//Z.E.R.O. Action RPG for Consoles
CyberConnect2 announced .hack//Z.E.R.O., an action RPG celebrating its 30th anniversary, slated for console release. The studio will self‑publish the title after receiving full consent from Bandai Namco, the IP owner. Set roughly ten years after the current in‑game timeline, the game...
All Events Types in Mewgenics and How They Work
Mewgenics features a dynamic random‑event system that can appear at any point during a run, influencing difficulty and rewards. Events fall into five categories—Blessings/Buffers, Multi‑Choice, Deals, Skill Events, Negative events, and Weather—each delivering distinct modifiers such as new units, stat...
PARIVISION Beat FaZe to Enter 2-1 Pool in Cluj
PARIVISION rallied from a map down to defeat FaZe 2‑1, securing a spot in the 2‑1 pool of the Swiss stage at PGL Cluj‑Napoca 2026. After FaZe’s dominant 13‑2 Mirage win, PARIVISION turned the tide on Ancient and Inferno, with...
‘This Shouldn’t Be Normal’: Developers Speak Out About Bigotry on Steam, the World’s Biggest PC Gaming Storefront
Developers are raising alarms that Steam’s moderation system permits persistent bigotry, especially against transgender and LGBTQ+ creators. Reviews and curator campaigns targeting games with inclusive content can depress visibility and sales, while Steam’s response often labels removal requests as censorship....
Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late February 2026
Microsoft announced that four titles will leave Xbox Game Pass on February 28, 2026. The departing games are Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, Injustice 2, Middle‑earth: Shadow of War, and Monster Train, all removed from console, PC, and cloud tiers. Until the removal date, each title will be offered with a...
Kairosoft’s Skyship Quest Story Lets You Build Your Airship and Explore Floating Islands, Now Live on Mobile
Japanese indie developer Kairosoft has released Skyship Quest Story, a management simulation RPG that lets players build and pilot an airship across floating sky islands. The game features pixel‑art graphics, crew recruitment, ship upgrades, and combat against unique monsters in...
‘What the F*** Are They Thinking?’ God of War Creator Says 2D Spin-Off Sons of Sparta Doesn’t ‘Respect the License’
During Sony’s State of Play, Santa Monica Studio and Mega Cat released *God of War: Sons of Sparta*, a 2‑D retro‑style pre‑quel set in Kratos’ youth. Original creator David Jaffe purchased the $30 game and publicly denounced it, citing weak story...
CDL Stage 2 Major 2026: Schedule, Results, Standings, Qualifiers
The Call of Duty League’s Stage 2 Major kicks off Feb 13, running through Mar 29, with qualifiers, play‑ins and a double‑elimination playoff at DreamHack Birmingham. Paris Gentle Mates arrive as defending champions after their surprise Stage 1 victory, while OpTic Texas looks to...
Break In 2 Scary Mary Guide
The Droid Gamers guide breaks down the Scary Mary boss fight in Roblox’s Break In 2, detailing its two rotating phases – the Lava Phase and the Dance Phase. It explains how players must avoid red‑lit lava zones, dodge note‑cloud...
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[Industry News] Sands of Aura to Release on Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PlayStation 5 on February 26
Chashu Entertainment and indie.io announced that Sands of Aura will launch on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 on February 26, 2026. The action‑RPG is set in a post‑apocalyptic desert world where players defend humanity against undead hordes. The console version...
Elden Ring Nightreign's The Forsaken Hollows DLC Soundtrack Is Now Available on Spotify and Apple Music
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have launched the Elden Ring Nightreign – The Forsaken Hollows DLC soundtrack on Spotify and Apple Music. The collection features twelve new compositions tied to the latest DLC. The DLC itself costs $15 for base‑game owners...
Genesis X3 Results
Genesis X3, held in San Jose, California, brought together a massive roster of esports competitors across a dozen fighting games. The event featured over 1,000 participants, with notable champions including LLD | Cody Schwab in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Sonix in Ultimate, and...
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Creative Director Shutaro Ida Dies at Age 52
Shutaro Ida, the creative director of the upcoming Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, died at age 52 after a 1.5‑year battle with cancer, ArtPlay announced. Ida previously directed Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and contributed to major titles such as Castlevania...
Insomniac Says Spider-Man Won’t Be Coming to Xbox—But It Once Thought the Same About PC
Insomniac Games publicly denied that any Spider‑Man title will appear on Xbox, labeling an Xbox port as "not likely" in a recent X exchange. The developer reiterated Sony’s historic preference for keeping its Marvel‑powered Spider‑Man games as PlayStation exclusives, a...
Rainbow Six Siege Y11 S1 Operation Silent Hill Release Date, Operators, and More
Season 1 of Year 11, titled Operation Silent Hill, launches on March 3, 2026 across PC and consoles. The update introduces Solid Snake as a full‑fledged operator with a unique Soliton Radar MKIII gadget, On‑Site Procurement ability, and two primary weapons. A...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Director Confirms that They're Trying to Pack in as Much Fan Feedback Into the Game as...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls director Kazuto Sekine confirmed that fan feedback from two closed betas is driving major gameplay tweaks. Assist moves will now retain each character's unique animations during combos and block strings, mirroring the feel of Marvel vs. Capcom....
I Think People Need to Chill Out About Waiting for GTA 6
The piece reminds readers that GTA 6 remains unreleased and could face additional delays. It criticizes the gaming community’s meme‑driven obsession with the wait, suggesting it eclipses other quality titles. By referencing Half‑Life 2 and Cyberpunk 2077, the author argues that patience often...
Eterspire Debuts New Desert Endgame Region And Mysterious Dungeon In Latest Biweekly Patch
Eterspire’s latest bi‑weekly patch adds Sunscar Canyon, a high‑level region for players level 120‑127, complete with a new town, NPCs, and a guiding quest from Stonehollow port. The update also introduces the Isle of the Fallen Stone dungeon, targeting end‑game...
Indie MMO Spotlight - Calling All Testers
The weekly Indie MMO Spotlight highlights a flurry of updates across the genre, with Foxhole’s Airborne update 63 now live and a 15 % discount on its Supporters Edition. Several titles—including BitCraft, Broken Ranks, Eldramoor, and Fractured Online—are actively recruiting QA...
Former G2 Executive Joins Esports World Cup Foundation
Sasha Alexandrov, former head of media at G2 Esports, announced his appointment as director of content and fan marketing for the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF). Alexandrov brings experience from Apple, The Guardian and other agencies to the Saudi‑funded EWCF,...
Crimson Capes Arrives With Soulslike Combat, Co-Op and PvP In A Hand-Drawn 2D Pixel World
Crimson Capes launches as a 2D hand‑drawn soulslike, blending Dark Souls‑style parry combat with fluid rotoscoped animation. Players control Milon the Tempest or three other hunters, each offering unique weapons and progression paths. The game features over 25 bosses, dynamic...