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Marathon: How to Play as Vandal
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Marathon: How to Play as Vandal

Marathon’s Vandal Shell is built for speed, offering the highest movement rate among the six classes. Its core abilities—Powerslide, Microjets, and the Disrupt Cannon—let players traverse maps quickly, reach high ground, and neutralize enemy shields. Effective Vandal play hinges on...

By DualShockers
Dr Disrespect Pulls Another Fake Game Partnership with Marathon
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Dr Disrespect Pulls Another Fake Game Partnership with Marathon

Streamer Herschel “Dr Disrespect” Beahm posted an X image implying an official partnership with Bungie’s shooter Marathon, using the #MarathonPartner tag. Bungie quickly refuted the claim, stating he has no partnership with the game. This follows a similar false partnership claim...

By Dot Esports
Planet of Lana 2 Xbox Achievements Reveal Secretive but Easier Completion
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Planet of Lana 2 Xbox Achievements Reveal Secretive but Easier Completion

Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf will debut on Xbox Game Pass on March 5, 2026, bringing 25 Xbox achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore. Twenty‑two of those achievements are hidden secrets, revealed only after players meet specific in‑game conditions. The...

By TrueAchievements
New Frostrail Video Delivers More Survival Train Horror Shooting Plus Weird Underground Tomb Raider Temples
NewsFeb 27, 2026

New Frostrail Video Delivers More Survival Train Horror Shooting Plus Weird Underground Tomb Raider Temples

Frostrail, the upcoming first‑person co‑op horror survival game from the Barotrauma team, released a new gameplay trailer showcasing underground, Tomb‑Raider‑inspired catacombs and more elaborate horror set pieces. The video adds layers of mystique to the train‑based premise, featuring abandoned churches...

By Rock Paper Shotgun
The 5 Best Star Wars Games Ever: From 16-Bit to Modern Masterpieces
NewsFeb 27, 2026

The 5 Best Star Wars Games Ever: From 16-Bit to Modern Masterpieces

The article ranks the five most iconic Star Wars video games, spanning the 1992 SNES classic Super Star Wars to the GameCube‑era flight marvel Rogue Squadron II and the modern narrative hit Jedi Survivor. Each entry is evaluated on gameplay depth,...

By VideoGamer.com
Nowhere Prophet Brings Its Award-Winning Tactical Single-Player Card Battles to Mobile on March 13, 2026
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Nowhere Prophet Brings Its Award-Winning Tactical Single-Player Card Battles to Mobile on March 13, 2026

Nowhere Prophet, the award‑winning tactical single‑player deck‑building RPG from Sharkbomb Studios, is slated for a mobile debut on Android and iOS on March 4, 2026, priced at $4.99. The game, previously praised on PC, blends Indian‑infused dust‑punk aesthetics with a unique mechanic...

By GamingonPhone
PLAYzone Announce Four LANs with ~$96,000
NewsFeb 27, 2026

PLAYzone Announce Four LANs with ~$96,000

PLAYzone unveiled its 2026 tournament roadmap, featuring four LAN events with a combined prize pool of roughly $96,000. The schedule includes the May Conquest of Prague LAN ($35,000), two open‑cup LANs in August and September ($13,000 each), and the November...

By HLTV.org (CS)
All Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Console Commands and Cheats
NewsFeb 27, 2026

All Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Console Commands and Cheats

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 players can unlock a suite of console commands and cheats by adding the `-devmode` flag to the Steam launch options and opening the in‑game console. The guide lists commands for unlimited money, disabling wanted levels, one‑shot kills,...

By PCGamesN
Clash of Clans March 2026 Gold Pass Season Introduces a Cosmic Minion Prince Skin
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Clash of Clans March 2026 Gold Pass Season Introduces a Cosmic Minion Prince Skin

Supercell’s March 2026 Gold Pass revamps the seasonal offering with a full cosmic theme, headlined by the new Cosmic Minion Prince skin. The premium track expands rewards to include a suite of potions, runes, books, and a Hoggy Bank multiplier. New...

By GamingonPhone
Crimson Desert and Toxic Commando Add DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Crimson Desert and Toxic Commando Add DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation

Nvidia announced that its upcoming DLSS 4 with Multi‑Frame Generation will be supported in Crimson Desert and John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando. The technology can synthesize up to three intermediate frames per rendered frame, delivering smoother gameplay but is limited to RTX 50‑series (Blackwell) GPUs....

By VideoGamer.com
Frostrail Gets a New Trailer to Showcase Its Freezing Train-Survival Gameplay
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Frostrail Gets a New Trailer to Showcase Its Freezing Train-Survival Gameplay

Frostrail, an open‑world survival title set on a mobile train, unveiled a new gameplay trailer during IGN Fan Fest. The video highlights the core loop of scavenging resources, brutal combat against revenants, and upgrading the train into a fortified refuge....

By GamingOnLinux
Xbox Store Update Brings Useful New Sort Options to Console and PC
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Xbox Store Update Brings Useful New Sort Options to Console and PC

Microsoft quietly rolled out an Xbox Store update in February 2026, adding four new sorting filters—price high‑to‑low, price low‑to‑high, discount high‑to‑low, and most wishlisted. The feature is live on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the PC app, and the web...

By TrueAchievements
How to Complete All Season 2 Week 4 Challenges in BO7 & Warzone
NewsFeb 27, 2026

How to Complete All Season 2 Week 4 Challenges in BO7 & Warzone

Activision released the Week 4 challenge list for Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 2, featuring six tasks per core mode and a new A.R.C M1 Assault Frame under‑barrel attachment as the primary reward. The challenges refresh every Thursday at 11 am CT and remain available...

By Dot Esports
A Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Multiplayer Mod Is in the Works, and You Can Try an Experimental Version Already
NewsFeb 27, 2026

A Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Multiplayer Mod Is in the Works, and You Can Try an Experimental Version Already

A group of Polish modders has released an experimental multiplayer mod for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, now available on GitHub. The early build lets two players join a server and appear as synchronized NPCs, with recent updates adding armor, weapons, and proper...

By Rock Paper Shotgun
Battlestar Galactica Scattered Hopes Is a Gift for Fans of the Show and Roguelike Lovers Alike
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Battlestar Galactica Scattered Hopes Is a Gift for Fans of the Show and Roguelike Lovers Alike

Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes debuted a demo that blends a faithful TV‑show vibe with roguelike strategy. The game uses pixel‑styled interiors and voxel exteriors, delivering Frostpunk‑like tough choices and deep combat. Random events, civilian ship management, and permanent resource buffs...

By PCGamesN
Guitar Hero Studio RedOctane Returns with Spiritual Successor Stage Tour
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Guitar Hero Studio RedOctane Returns with Spiritual Successor Stage Tour

RedOctane Games, the revived studio behind the original Guitar Hero franchise, announced Stage Tour, a spiritual successor slated for a holiday 2026 release. The title is positioned as a long‑term, community‑driven platform that will evolve after launch. It will support...

By Video Games Chronicle
The Impact of the Fallout TV Series on PC Game Sales From 2024-2026
NewsFeb 27, 2026

The Impact of the Fallout TV Series on PC Game Sales From 2024-2026

The Fallout TV series has driven a pronounced uplift in PC game sales across G2A.com from 2024‑2026. Season 1 generated a sharp acquisition spike, while sales in 2025 settled at a baseline well above pre‑show levels. The month before Season 2 premiered...

By MCV/Develop
How to Get Blade for Free in Fortnite
NewsFeb 27, 2026

How to Get Blade for Free in Fortnite

Epic Games is offering the Blade outfit in Fortnite for free to players who purchase select items from Honkai: Star Rail on the Epic Games Store. Eligible purchases include various Oneiric Shard bundles and in‑game cosmetics such as The Nameless...

By Dot Esports
Resident Evil Requiem Gives Grace A Damage Buff Early On
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem Gives Grace A Damage Buff Early On

Resident Evil Requiem launched on February 27, 2026, introducing two divergent protagonists, Grace and Leon. Grace, a stealth‑oriented character, can earn a permanent damage boost early in the game by killing a tough kitchen zombie and retrieving the Pantry Key....

By TheGamer
All Enemies Weaknesses And Loot Drops In Arc Raiders
NewsFeb 27, 2026

All Enemies Weaknesses And Loot Drops In Arc Raiders

Arc Raiders, a live‑service FPS from XYZ Studios, released a comprehensive enemy guide detailing each ARC unit’s weak spots and optimal defeat strategies. The guide also lists specific loot drops per enemy, highlighting resources needed for crafting, upgrades, and progression....

By TheGamer
World of Horror Update 1.2 Revealed Announced, World of Horror The Board Game Available to Pre-Order
NewsFeb 27, 2026

World of Horror Update 1.2 Revealed Announced, World of Horror The Board Game Available to Pre-Order

Ysbryd Games and Panstasz announced World of Horror version 1.2, expanding the game by roughly 20% with new characters, Old Gods, allies, events, and a first scenario. The update introduces two new Old Gods, three unlockable characters, 60 additional events—including...

By RPG Site
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files Is Now Available on PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series
NewsFeb 27, 2026

No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files Is Now Available on PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series

Spike Chunsoft unveiled the launch trailer for *No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files* and confirmed its release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S. The title originally launched on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC last year,...

By RPG Site
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Is Now Steam Deck Verified
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Is Now Steam Deck Verified

Capcom’s Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection has earned Steam Deck Verified status just before its March 13 launch across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Valve’s rating confirms the game runs smoothly on the handheld, with legible UI and full controller...

By RPG Site
Dead Ops Arcade Leaderboard Event in BO7 Zombies: All Challenges and Free Rewards
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Dead Ops Arcade Leaderboard Event in BO7 Zombies: All Challenges and Free Rewards

Activision has launched the Dead Ops Arcade Leaderboard Event for Black Ops 7 Zombies Season 2, running from February 26 to March 2. Players compete in randomized 30‑player pools, with the highest score determining leaderboard rank and unlocking tiered rewards such as animated weapon...

By Dot Esports
How To Get Mistril Weapons And Armor In Fields Of Mistria
NewsFeb 27, 2026

How To Get Mistril Weapons And Armor In Fields Of Mistria

Fields of Mistria introduces Mistril, a high‑tier pink material unlocked after breaking the Ruins Seal and found in mine levels 81‑99. Players must gather ten Mistril ores to smelt one ingot, then use four ingots to craft each weapon, tool,...

By TheGamer
Myrient Announces It Will Shut Down In March
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Myrient Announces It Will Shut Down In March

Game preservation platform Myrient announced it will cease operations on March 31, 2026. The site hosts over 390 terabytes of video game files and has been praised for its ad‑free, user‑friendly access. Owner cited soaring RAM and HDD costs and...

By TheGamer
Some of Warner Bros. Games' 'Biggest Franchises' To Return Starting Next Year, Netflix Backs Out of Bidding War with Paramount
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Some of Warner Bros. Games' 'Biggest Franchises' To Return Starting Next Year, Netflix Backs Out of Bidding War with Paramount

Warner Bros. Discovery announced that its gaming division will refocus on its flagship franchises—Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, DC and Mortal Kombat—with new releases expected in 2027‑28. The company described 2025 as a reset year after shutting down MultiVersus and...

By EventHubs
KRAFTON Unveils New Vision and Core Values, Announces Pioneer the Undiscovered Strategy to Drive Big Franchise IP and AI Expansion
NewsFeb 27, 2026

KRAFTON Unveils New Vision and Core Values, Announces Pioneer the Undiscovered Strategy to Drive Big Franchise IP and AI Expansion

KRAFTON announced a new corporate vision titled “Pioneer the Undiscovered,” emphasizing bold imagination, technology, and a unified direction for the company. The vision is paired with refreshed core values and a slogan that stresses pioneering beyond current gaming boundaries. KRAFTON’s...

By Inven Global
Nexon Reveals ARC Raiders Reboot Story at GDC 2026 After Massive AAA Reset
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Nexon Reveals ARC Raiders Reboot Story at GDC 2026 After Massive AAA Reset

Nexon’s Embark Studios will showcase the ARC Raiders reboot at GDC 2026, highlighting a dramatic project reset that prioritized player fun over visual fidelity. The title has already moved 14 million units and peaked at 960,000 concurrent users, earning a 93% critic recommendation....

By Inven Global
NCSoft’s Lineage Classic Launches Clean Campaign, Sanctions 1.5 Million Accounts to Combat Macros and Unauthorized Programs
NewsFeb 27, 2026

NCSoft’s Lineage Classic Launches Clean Campaign, Sanctions 1.5 Million Accounts to Combat Macros and Unauthorized Programs

NCSoft announced a "Clean Campaign" for Lineage Classic, targeting macro usage and unauthorized programs. Over a two‑week window the firm sanctioned more than 1.5 million accounts for policy violations. The campaign, running through March 25, encourages players to report offenders via an...

By Inven Global
Yogscast Games Details Rhell: Warped Words & Troubled Times Character Deep Dive Ahead of Launch
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Yogscast Games Details Rhell: Warped Words & Troubled Times Character Deep Dive Ahead of Launch

Yogscast Games released a new deep‑dive video revealing how player choices shape the protagonist Rhell’s personality and the world in the upcoming indie title Rhell: Warped Words & Troubled Times. The game, developed by SlugGlove, launches on Steam on March...

By Inven Global
February’s Epic Learning Content: VFX, 2D Animation, and Digital Twins
NewsFeb 27, 2026

February’s Epic Learning Content: VFX, 2D Animation, and Digital Twins

Epic Games rolled out its February learning catalog on Unreal Engine, spotlighting three new content tracks: visual effects (VFX), 2D animation, and digital twins. The release adds twelve VFX tutorials, a multi‑part 2D animation series, and a digital‑twin module that...

By Unreal Engine Blog
How to Complete Scan FTL Array at Any UESC Radio Tower Contract in Marathon
NewsFeb 26, 2026

How to Complete Scan FTL Array at Any UESC Radio Tower Contract in Marathon

Marathon’s early contract requires players to scan the FTL Array on any UESC Radio Tower, a task that isn’t explicitly marked on the HUD. The guide explains that the contract activates on the Perimeter map, directing players to the Station...

By Destructoid
Minecraft Creators Want to Do More Brand Integrations in 2026
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Minecraft Creators Want to Do More Brand Integrations in 2026

Brands are increasingly favoring in‑game integrations over fully owned virtual worlds, a trend already evident on platforms like Roblox and Fortnite. In 2025 advertisers shifted spend toward embedding logos and branded assets within popular user‑generated experiences. Minecraft creators, however, feel...

By GamesBeat
New Obari Animation for Nightmare Geese's Return in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Released, and It's a Whopping 6...
NewsFeb 26, 2026

New Obari Animation for Nightmare Geese's Return in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Released, and It's a Whopping 6...

SNK has unveiled a new six‑minute animation by legendary animator Masami Obari to celebrate the Nightmare Geese release in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The cut serves as a narrative bridge, showing Rock Howard confronting his father’s apparition while...

By EventHubs
What Went Wrong with Highguard? The "Hubris" Of Its Developer's Leadership, Say Former Staff in a New Report
NewsFeb 26, 2026

What Went Wrong with Highguard? The "Hubris" Of Its Developer's Leadership, Say Former Staff in a New Report

Wildlight Entertainment, founded by ex‑Respawn developers and backed by Tencent, released Highguard after reshaping a stalled project in early 2024. Leadership pursued a surprise launch despite internal warnings that the game relied heavily on voice chat and lacked solo appeal....

By Rock Paper Shotgun
Honkai: Nexus Anima Confidential Beta Test and 2 New Anima Announced
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Honkai: Nexus Anima Confidential Beta Test and 2 New Anima Announced

HoYoVerse announced a confidential, small‑scale beta for Honkai: Nexus Anima called the Aspect Exploration Project, with public recruitment across all regions and a multilingual rollout. The test will likely run on iOS and PC, mirroring the earlier Nexus Link beta....

By Siliconera
Towerborne Exits Early Access, As New Trailer Showcases Excellent Visuals and Fresh Features
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Towerborne Exits Early Access, As New Trailer Showcases Excellent Visuals and Fresh Features

Stoic Studios' action‑RPG brawler Towerborne has exited early access on PC and launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The full release adds a complete narrative, a demanding Brutal Mode, and several new biomes. Set in the cooperative side‑scroller City of...

By GamingBolt
Black Molly Entertainment Partners With ASUS Republic of Gamers
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Black Molly Entertainment Partners With ASUS Republic of Gamers

Swedish esports organizer Black Molly Entertainment (BME) announced a strategic partnership with ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) extending through 2026. ROG will serve as the main partner for BME’s flagship properties, including the Glitched LAN festival, Esportstudion channel, Red Bull...

By The Esports Advocate
LEC EMEA Masters Offers Pipeline to the Esports World Cup
NewsFeb 26, 2026

LEC EMEA Masters Offers Pipeline to the Esports World Cup

Riot Games unveiled revisions to the 2026 LEC EMEA Masters, launching the Winter split on March 9 with 36 European Regional League teams. The tournament will serve as the first phase of the Esports World Cup Qualifier, granting the top two...

By The Esports Advocate
Liquid Swords Reveals Release Date for Samson: A Tyndalston Story
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Liquid Swords Reveals Release Date for Samson: A Tyndalston Story

Liquid Swords, the studio founded by Just Cause creator Christofer Sundberg, announced its debut title Samson: A Tyndalston Story will launch on April 8 for PC. The action‑driven noir game will be available on both Steam and the Epic Games Store....

By GamesBeat
Best Marathon Server Slam Graphics Settings for No Lag and Max FPS
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Best Marathon Server Slam Graphics Settings for No Lag and Max FPS

Bungie's Marathon Server Slam is now live on PC and consoles, and players can fine‑tune graphics settings to achieve smooth, lag‑free gameplay. The author, using an AMD Ryzen 5600G and RTX 3060, recommends a 1080p resolution, Vsync off, a 60 FPS...

By Destructoid
Sashi Bench Zyphon
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Sashi Bench Zyphon

Sashi announced the benching of 22‑year‑old rifler Rasmus “Zyphon” Nordfoss after a 14‑month stint on the starting roster, replacing him with 19‑year‑old Emil “Mol011” Sall Würtz on a trial basis. Zyphon was the team’s second‑highest overall rating in 2026 (1.02) and...

By HLTV.org (CS)
SlimeClimb Is a Terraria-Inspired, 2D Action-Platformer Where You Climb as a Slime
NewsFeb 26, 2026

SlimeClimb Is a Terraria-Inspired, 2D Action-Platformer Where You Climb as a Slime

Handitap Studios' debut game SlimeClimb has launched globally on mobile after three years of solo development that nearly fell apart. The 2D action‑platformer tasks players with climbing as a slime through the underground world of Subterra, collecting coins, power‑ups, and...

By DroidGamers
Thwack, Debt-Driven Driveabrawler Samson's Just Clocked Us with an Early April Release Date-Laced Punch
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Thwack, Debt-Driven Driveabrawler Samson's Just Clocked Us with an Early April Release Date-Laced Punch

Swedish studio Liquid Swords announced that its debt‑driven action brawler Samson will launch on April 8, 2026. The game follows a leather‑jacketed protagonist who must brawl and crash cars through a gritty metropolis to stay ahead of mounting debts. Developers emphasize...

By Rock Paper Shotgun
PlayVS Partners With Urban One to Create HBCU-Focused League
NewsFeb 26, 2026

PlayVS Partners With Urban One to Create HBCU-Focused League

PlayVS and Urban One have announced a three‑year partnership to launch a dedicated esports league for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The initiative will embed HBCU competition within PlayVS’s existing College League platform, with registration opening in fall 2026 and...

By The Esports Advocate
ESL FACEIT Group Renews ZOWIE Partnership for Counter-Strike 2 Events
NewsFeb 26, 2026

ESL FACEIT Group Renews ZOWIE Partnership for Counter-Strike 2 Events

ESL FACEIT Group announced an expanded partnership with BenQ‑owned ZOWIE, designating the brand as the official monitor supplier for all major Counter‑Strike 2 tournaments through 2026‑2027. The deal covers Intel Extreme Masters events across multiple continents and the ESL Pro League...

By The Esports Advocate
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU's Next Venture Is an Extraction Platformer Fusion of Lethal Company and Garry's Mod Called FixForce
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU's Next Venture Is an Extraction Platformer Fusion of Lethal Company and Garry's Mod Called FixForce

Surgent Studios announced FixForce, an extraction‑platformer that fuses the tense co‑op scavenging of Lethal Company with the sandbox physics of Garry's Mod, plus a dash of Ratchet & Clank flair. Players control robots in a flooded, post‑apocalyptic city, using a gravity‑gun‑like...

By Rock Paper Shotgun
$3M FanDuel Fraud Case Shows Why Online Gambling Needs Biometric IDV, Liveness
NewsFeb 26, 2026

$3M FanDuel Fraud Case Shows Why Online Gambling Needs Biometric IDV, Liveness

Federal prosecutors charged two Connecticut men with a $3 million fraud scheme that exploited knowledge‑based authentication on FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM. The perpetrators harvested personal data from roughly 3,000 victims using services such as TruthFinder and BeenVerified to open fraudulent gambling...

By Biometric Update