After a Bumpy Start, Stardew Valley Challenger Starsand Island Is Wasting Little Time Giving You Mods and Multiplayer
Starsand Island, a Stardew Valley‑style life‑sim, launched in early access on Feb 13, 2026, quickly hitting over 10,000 concurrent players on Steam. The developer, Seed Sparkle Lab, faced unusual issues, asking users to stop a wave of positive review‑bombing and revising an EULA that appeared to ban modding and hint at microtransactions. In response, the studio released a roadmap that promises new items and customization in March, expanded NPC voice work and a dating system in April, mod support and Steam Workshop integration in May, and multiplayer functionality in June.
Best Vendetta Stadium Build in Overwatch
Overwatch’s Stadium mode guide introduces the GKJFX build, positioning Vendetta as a pure assassin focused on maximum burst damage. The configuration stacks ability power through Chimera Cross, Champion’s Kit, and Multi‑tool while exploiting powers like Double Dash, Riposte, and Skycut...
FUT Fans Come Here Ft. Dempz
FUT, the former NAVI Junior academy, shocked the CS:GO scene by pushing FURIA to the brink at BLAST Bounty and securing a top‑12 finish at IEM Krakow. The team, now ranked #14 globally, is driven by rising stars dem0n, dziugss...
Report: Savvy Games Group in Talks to Buy MOONTON Games
ByteDance is in advanced talks to sell its wholly owned studio MOONTON Games to Saudi sovereign‑wealth‑fund‑backed Savvy Games Group for roughly $6‑7 billion. MOONTON, creator of the hit mobile MOBA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and its esports ecosystem, represents one of...
Save a Massive $326 on This 27-Inch LG OLED Gaming Monitor That's Ideal for CS2, Fortnite, and Much More
LG’s 27‑inch 27GX704A‑B OLED gaming monitor is now selling for about $474 on Amazon, reflecting a 41% discount from its $799.99 launch price. The panel delivers a 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response time, and 2,560 × 1,440 resolution, making it well suited...
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Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Revealed for Nintendo Switch, Out Tomorrow [Update: Trailer]
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition was announced for Nintendo Switch, launching digitally on February 13, 2026, with a physical release slated for June. Developed by Digital Eclipse in partnership with Ubisoft Montpellier, the collection bundles five classic versions—including PlayStation, Atari Jaguar,...
Pax Dei Lays Out Its Future, Discusses Strengthening Its Foundational Systems
Mainframe Industries, the studio behind the sandbox MMO Pax Dei, announced a strategic pivot toward deeper, more meaningful gameplay rather than sheer scale. The team is rebuilding core systems, introducing comfort and rest bonuses for sheltered structures, and overhauling clan permissions...
The Obscenely Overpowered Mecha Sonic From Super Mario Bros. Z Has Been Added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate via Modding
A modder known as Sintomatikoa has introduced Mecha Sonic, the overpowered robot from the flash series Super Mario Bros. Z, into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The fan‑made character expands the game’s 86‑fighter roster and draws heavily from the series’ storyline where...
Black Myth: Zhong Kui Is Primed To Be The Franchise's Most Polished Game
Game Science’s upcoming title Black Myth: Zhong Kui has raised expectations with a six‑minute, visually stunning cooking trailer that showcases the studio’s next‑gen engine and meticulous detail work. The video, released for the Chinese New Year, emphasizes hyper‑realistic textures, fluid...
Call of Duty Fans Think Black Ops 7 Is Mocking Battlefield 6
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s Season 2 roadmap dwarfs Battlefield 6’s upcoming update, prompting fans to accuse Activision of mocking EA’s content schedule. Battlefield 6, the best‑selling game of 2025, revealed a modest Season 2 plan with two new maps, limited‑time modes and a few...
End of an Era at Unity, Resident Evil Survival Unit's Future and Pokémon's Super Bowl Appearance | Week in Views
Former Unity co‑founder and CEO David Helgason left the company on February 5, 2026, while Bernard Kim was appointed as an independent director on the board. Resident Evil Survival Unit has exceeded 5 million downloads after its global launch, yet players criticize its...
CoinPoker Signs YoH Viral, Mariano, and Brantzen Wong as New Brand Ambassadors
CoinPoker announced three new brand ambassadors—YoH Viral, Mariano Grandoli, and Brantzen Wong—to expand its global reach. YoH Viral, a European tour star with $6.5 million in live earnings, joins after eight years without sponsorships. Mariano, a top live‑stream cash‑game vlogger with...
How To Survive The Scary Shawarma Kiosk The Anomaly Cupid Event
The Valentines update adds a Cupid‑themed anomaly to the Roblox title Scary Shawarma Kiosk: The Anomaly. Players encounter a down‑cast customer, trigger the Cupidon creature, and have their heart stolen. A three‑minute timer forces them to locate the beating heart...
Is Overwatch Another Victim Of The Mysterious Persona 5 Curse?
Overwatch 2 officially ends in February 2026, rebranding simply as Overwatch after a three‑year run. The latest update includes a high‑profile Persona 5 crossover and a revamp that sparked a surge in player numbers, briefly overtaking Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty...
Spearow | Pokémon
Pokémon Spearow (National Pokédex #021) is a common Normal/Flying bird that evolves into Fearow at level 20. The guide lists its locations across all nine generations, base stats, type match‑ups, and full moveset—including the enduring Drill Peck. Spearow’s hidden ability Sniper...
Revolgear Zero Review: A Solid Shmup Experience
Revolgear Zero, released on February 18, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, revives classic shoot‑em‑up action with a side‑scroll twist. The game emphasizes pure arcade gameplay, offering a burst attack, energy‑refill mechanics, and deep ship customization. While it provides numerous modes—including Boss...
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie New Trailer Released, Shows Yoshi and More [Update: New Posters]
Nintendo unveiled the second trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on February 13, showcasing Yoshi as the new focal point after his absence in the first teaser. The clip also confirms the presence of Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, and...
What Murder Mystery 2 Reveals About Emergent Behaviour in Online Games
Murder Mystery 2 (MM2) on Roblox functions as a low‑cost laboratory for studying emergent behaviour in online games. Randomised roles force players to infer hidden intentions, mirroring AI tasks such as anomaly detection and predictive modelling. Social signalling and the...
Baldur's Gate 3's Romance Is so Much More than a Bolted-On Dating Sim, It's a Masterclass in Layering Character Complexity
Critics praise Baldur's Gate 3 for turning romance into a layered narrative device, intertwining character complexity with gameplay. The game’s companions—Astarion, Shadowheart, Karlach—each reveal deeper motivations and vulnerabilities as players pursue romantic or platonic bonds. Choices affect dialogue, story outcomes, and...
Expedition 33 Proves Every Game Needs a Good Parry
Action games across genres benefit from robust parry mechanics, a point underscored by recent titles. While games like Stellar Blade and Expedition 33 demonstrate how parrying adds strategic depth and fluid offense‑defense transitions, newer releases such as Romeo Is a Dead...
Honor of Kings Year of the Horse Market Event: Here’s How to Get Arli’s Limited Epic Skin for Free
Tencent’s Honor of Kings is celebrating the Year of the Horse Festival with a limited‑time market event that runs through 25 February 2026. Players can complete daily login, match and sharing tasks to earn “Horse Cakes,” then sell them on personal or...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance — Enhanced Review for Xbox Series X|S and PS5
Warhorse Studios released a free next‑gen upgrade of Kingdom Come: Deliverance for Xbox Series X|S and PS5, preserving the core RPG while adding high‑resolution textures, 4K output, 60 FPS, and dramatically faster load times. Existing owners receive the patch at no...
Valve Just Made Steam User Reviews Infinitely More Useful with the Option to Add Your Gaming PC Specs
Valve is rolling out a new beta feature that lets Steam reviewers attach their PC hardware specifications to each review. The specs are automatically gathered from Steam’s existing hardware survey, making it easy for users to provide context without manual...
Winter Bird Locations in Heartopia
Heartopia’s winter event runs until mid‑March, adding seasonal quests, snow‑themed activities, and collectible winter birds that wear scarves or hats. The birds appear near water just outside town and flee when approached, creating a chase for players tasked with photographing...
ARC Raiders: How Matchmaking Works
ARC Raiders introduces Aggression‑Based Matchmaking, a hidden system that evaluates a player’s in‑raid behavior rather than traditional skill metrics. The algorithm groups aggressive PvP‑focused players together while steering casual, looting‑oriented gamers toward less hostile lobbies. Although the system cannot be...
New Deadlock Hero Apollo Completes Valve's Massive Roster Expansion, and the MOBA's Vision Feels Clearer than Ever
Valve’s MOBA Deadlock received its latest “Old Gods, New Blood” update, adding six new heroes and the Street Brawl mode. The spotlight is on Apollo, a ranged initiator with long‑range flashes, three‑step lunges, a parry‑style Riposte, and an explosive area‑damage...
Left 4 Dead Creator's New Co-Op Shooter Just Won Me Back After Its Limp Game Awards Reveal
4Loop, the new co‑op shooter from Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth and Bad Robot Games, resurfaced at Sony's State of Play with clearer gameplay and a roguelite loop. Backed by Sony, the title will launch on PC and PS5, featuring a...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Is Now Available on PS5 and Xbox Series, Free Upgrade with Save Transfer Included
Warhorse Studios launched a free next‑generation update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, now native on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The patch adds 60 FPS performance, ultra‑quality visual settings, and expanded voice‑over and subtitle options, while preserving progress via cross‑generation save transfers. The title...
Marathon Lore: Key Points for New Players
The article outlines seven essential Marathon lore points for newcomers, focusing on the dying world of Tau Ceti IV and its 2893 setting, a century after the original trilogy. It explains the nature of Runners as transferable consciousnesses, the six competing...
Wherever the Event, Pocket Gamer Connects Is All About Business
Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) has become a business‑centric conference series that delivers tangible outcomes for the global games industry. Since its 2014 launch, the brand has hosted 57 events in 16 cities, attracting 70,000 attendees and scheduling more than 155,000...
Best Minecraft Seeds 2026 - Updated for 1.21.11
The article curates the top Minecraft seeds for version 1.21.11, covering village, survival, speedrun, and aesthetic categories. Each seed includes exact coordinates and notable structures such as villages, temples, Nether portals, and ancient cities. The list highlights seeds that pack multiple...
PGL Cluj-Napoca Group Stage Fantasy About to Start
HLTV has launched a new fantasy competition tied to the PGL Cluj‑Napoca group stage, featuring a 16‑team Swiss format with best‑of‑three matches. Players can assemble squads on the HLTV Fantasy platform, with top‑picked stars like flameZ and ZywOo designated as...
Confirmed: Switch’s Virtual Boy Headset Can Play VR-Supported Switch Games Including Breath of the Wild and Mario Odyssey
Nintendo confirmed that its new Virtual Boy headset, available in full‑size and cardboard versions, can run the four Switch titles that feature VR modes – Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,...
Resident Evil Bundle on Steam Will Get You All the Mainline Games for $40
Capcom’s Resident Evil Reload Collection Extra bundles all nine main‑line titles and two DLCs on Steam for $40, a roughly 72% discount. The package includes classics from Resident Evil 0 through Village, but features the original 2005 Resident Evil 4 rather...
Tokyogurl and Cheerio Arrested Amid SEA Games Esports Cheating Scandal
Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division arrested former national esports star Naphat “Tokyogurl” Warasin and semi‑professional player Cheerio for colluding to share login credentials and illegally access game data during the 33rd SEA Games. The misconduct was uncovered after irregular gameplay and...
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince for PC Launches March 11
NIS America announced the PC launch of The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince on March 11 via Steam. The adventure game originally debuted on PlayStation 4, Switch, and PS Vita in 2018 and later reached iOS and Android. The PC version...
Ubisoft Says Creative House Leadership Will Include 'Respected' External Hires
Ubisoft announced the creation of five internal Creative Houses to centralise its flagship franchises, with Vantage Studios already backed by Tencent for €1.16 billion. The company will appoint external industry veterans to lead these houses starting in March, aiming to accelerate...
Game Freak's Beast Of Reincarnation Gets August 2026 Xbox Game Pass Release Date
Game Freak announced that its new action‑RPG Beast of Reincarnation will launch on August 4, 2026, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from day one. The title, set in a post‑apocalyptic Japan, follows outcast Emma and her...
Oz Re:write to End Service on April 21, 2026 in Japan, Bringing Its Fairytale RPG Run to an Early Close
Japanese developer DRIMAGE announced that its anime‑style RPG Oz Re:write will cease operations on April 21, 2026, just one year after its August 2025 launch. The title never received a global release and will disable the Tailstone shop, though players can request refunds...
Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation Finally Has a Release Date
Game Freak announced Beasts of Reincarnation, a new third‑person action‑adventure releasing on PS5, PC, and Xbox on August 4, 2026. The title marks the studio's first non‑Nintendo AAA release since Giga Wrecker in 2017 and its first original IP outside...
CCT Announce 2026 European Circuit Structure
The Counter-Strike Tour (CCT) unveiled its 2026 European circuit structure, comprising 34 events spread across three tiers: Regular CCT Europe, Challengers Europe, and Contenders Europe. The entry‑level Contenders circuit will host 16 teams, feature a $2,500 prize pool and award...
Hunt the Night Gains Nintendo Switch Release Date, Physical Release, New Trailer
Dangen Entertainment and Moonlight Games announced that Hunt the Night will launch on Nintendo Switch on February 26, 2026, with a physical edition slated for summer via Selecta Play. The title, originally announced in 2019 and released on PC in...
19 MENA Startups Graduate From the Second Exel by Merak Accelerator Cohort
Nineteen MENA game studios have graduated from the second cohort of Exel by Merak, an $80 million gaming accelerator launched by Merak Capital. Each studio receives $300,000 in seed funding plus mentorship and global network access. Cohort 2 has already produced $1.2 million...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Go Live with Special Hisuian Typhlosion Distribution for a Limited Time
Nintendo announced a limited‑time distribution of a Hisuian Typhlosion in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, timed with the 2026 Europe International Championships. The special Pokémon mirrors the one used by Yuma Kinugawa to win the 2026 Latin America International Championships. It...
Resident Evil Requiem Strongly Teases Another Classic Character Return, Here’s Who We Think It Is
Capcom unveiled a fourth Resident Evil Requiem trailer at Sony’s State of Play, revealing the silhouette of a blonde character believed to be Sherry Birkin. The hint ties the upcoming title to the Raccoon City survivors, including Leon Kennedy, and...
Warriors: Abyss 1.6.0 Update Out Now, Patch Notes – Sealing Ceremony, Customization, More
Koei Tecmo rolled out Warriors: Abyss version 1.6.0, a substantial update for the Switch title. The patch introduces a camera‑distance slider, a new customization system, and a Sealing Ceremony that lets players ban previously unlocked heroes, formations, or treasures. It also...
VCT EMEA 2026 Kickoff Schedule, Teams, New Format, More
VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA 2026 Kickoff launches Jan. 20‑Feb. 15, featuring 12 regional teams in a new triple‑elimination format. The structure creates three separate finals, each granting a Masters Santiago qualification and championship points toward the season’s Champions slots. Four 2025...
Xbox Game Pass Adds Two New Games Today Including Day-One Title
Xbox Game Pass announced two new additions on February 13, 2026: the day‑one sequel High on Life 2 and the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance. High on Life 2 will be available to Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers across Xbox Series X|S, PC and...
Feral Interactive’s Tomb Raider Invites You to Relive Lara Croft’s Origin Story as It Finally Arrives on Android and iOS
Feral Interactive has released the full‑console Tomb Raider on Android and iOS at $19.99, marking the first time the franchise’s complete experience is available on mobile. The port brings the Yamatai island adventure, complete with survival mechanics, crafting, and puzzle‑platforming, to...
Hono-Gurashi No Niwa Will Have a Horrorless Safe Livelihood Mode
Japanese developer Nippon Ichi Software announced that Hono‑gurashi no Niwa will launch on July 30 for Switch 1&2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The game introduces an optional Safe Livelihood Mode that lets players enjoy daily‑life activities without any horror events. While...