Bungie Shares 'Music of Marathon' Dev Insights Ahead of Server Slam Next Week
Bungie released a new Developer Insights video titled “Music of Marathon,” featuring composer Ryan Lott and audio director Chase Combs discussing the game's soundtrack creation. The video reveals how the team treated the game world, Tau Ceti, as the hero and incorporated transformed human voices using the Osmose polyphonic synthesizer. Four full tracks are now streaming, and the game launches on March 5 with the soundtrack available March 6. A free Server Slam preview runs from February 26 to March 2 on major platforms.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection's Physical Deluxe Edition on Sale with a Nice Discount, but It May Not Last for Long
Physical collector’s edition of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is on sale at Woot, discounted 36% from $70 to $45 for the PS5 version. The Deluxe Edition includes a steelbook, collector’s box, arcade flyers, and mini‑marquees, and the promotion runs until...
Razer Unveils$500 Flagship Gaming Keyboard — Huntsman Signature Edition Built From CNC-Machined Aluminum, Featuring 8,000 Hz Polling and Snap Tap
Razer has introduced the Huntsman Signature Edition, a $499.99 flagship keyboard built with a CNC‑machined aluminum chassis and a PVD‑finished back plate. It retains the Huntsman V3 Pro internals, featuring Razer’s Gen 2 optical switches that deliver an 8,000 Hz polling rate. The...
Sony Is Shutting Down Bluepoint, Developer of Demon’s Souls Remake
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it will shut down Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the acclaimed Demon's Souls remake, effective March 2026. The closure will affect roughly 70 employees, marking the fifth PlayStation studio closure in recent years. Sony cited an...
Arc Raiders Streamer Symfuhny Keeps Facing Cheating Allegations
Twitch star Mason "Symfuhny" Lanier is again under fire for alleged aimbot use in Arc Raiders, with recent Reddit clips showing his crosshair snapping to unseen enemies on the Stella Montis map. The community is split: some viewers label the footage...
Qiddiya-Owned RTS Takes Control of Evolution Championship Series
Qiddiya City’s esports subsidiary RTS has acquired the remaining stake in the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) after India‑based NODWIN Gaming sold its equity. The transaction, whose financial terms were not disclosed, makes RTS the sole owner of the premier fighting‑game...
Biggest Esports Titles Today: A Structured Overview of the Most Popular Competitive Games
The article maps the current esports hierarchy, highlighting the ten most competitive titles such as League of Legends, Counter‑Strike 2, Dota 2 and emerging mobile powerhouses like Honor of Kings. It explains how publisher‑backed leagues, open qualifiers and seasonal championships create stable...
Go Ape Ship Is an Among Us-Like Frantic Co-Op Multiplayer Game, Out Now
Go Ape Ship, a new co‑op multiplayer game from Sound Games, launches on Android and other platforms, letting up to eight players control a crew of Astrochimps to keep a spacecraft running. The title features over 40 mini‑games across eight...
Arc System Works Announces Donutal
Arc System Works America unveiled *Donutal*, a narrative‑driven alien‑screening adventure slated for a 2026 Steam release, and opened its store page with a free demo today. Players assume the role of a Chief Xeno Inspector in 2206, interrogating groups of...
Dead in Antares Launches on Steam, Expanding Ishtar Games’ Survival RPG Series
Ishtar Games and publisher NACON have launched Dead in Antares on Steam, expanding the studio’s long‑running “Dead In” survival RPG series. The new title shifts the franchise to a sci‑fi setting, tasking players with managing a ten‑person crew stranded on...
Villion:Code BGM Previews Added with More Gameplay Features & Key Characters Introduced
Compile Heart has refreshed the Villion:Code website, unveiling new combat mechanics, a roster of eight story‑central characters, and audio samples from composer Tsukasa Masuko. The update details features such as a ring‑out prevention QTE, Skill Switch, Stun & Elemental Unleash,...
Steam Game Is Changing Its Original Art to Avoid AI Accusations
Transport Fever 3, Urban Games' upcoming transport‑tycoon simulation, sparked controversy when beta footage showed characters that many players mistook for AI‑generated art. Although the studio insists the visuals are handcrafted, it announced a redesign to eliminate any AI‑like appearance. The move...
I Played Microsoft Flight Simulator with This Revolutionary Joystick Disguised as a Controller — and I'm in Love with It
The Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller is a compact, PC‑only flight‑sim peripheral that packs authentic aircraft controls into a travel‑friendly package. Priced at $149.99, it features a Hall‑Effect thumbstick, interchangeable levers, and a rugged carrying case, while allowing deep customization of...
WoW Addon Disarmament Shouldn't Be Judged Before Midnight, Says Blizzard
Blizzard’s 12.0 pre‑patch for World of Warcraft introduced “addon disarmament,” stripping real‑time combat addons like WeakAuras of their data access. The change forces players to rely on Blizzard’s revamped in‑game UI tools as the upcoming Midnight expansion is built for...
WoW Previews Midnight's Harandar Zone and New Allied Race, the Haranir
World of Warcraft: Midnight adds Harandar, a bioluminescent fungal jungle zone nestled among the World Tree roots. The area introduces the Haranir, a new unlockable allied race with unique face and body paint customizations. Players can explore the Legends of...
New Space Extraction Game Star Wrath Lets You Build, Fly, and Then Totally Destroy a Bunch of Spaceships
Star Wrath is an upcoming multiplayer extraction‑action game set in space, where players must build modular ships before engaging in high‑stakes dogfights and loot runs. The reveal trailer highlights visceral combat with visible damage and a clear loop of recruiting...
EA’s Apex Legends Joins the Esports Nations Cup 2026
Electronic Arts’ free‑to‑play battle‑royale Apex Legends has been added to the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026, scheduled for November in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament will feature 40 national teams in a round‑robin group stage, with the top 20 advancing...
Opus Magnum From Zachtronics Is Getting a Big New 'De Re Metallica' DLC
Zachtronics announced that Opus Magnum will receive a major DLC titled De Re Metallica on March 17, 2026. The expansion adds 17 new puzzles across three chapters, introduces three fresh alchemical glyphs and a Solitaire variant, and tells a pre‑quel story about alchemist Saverio Daas. The original...
Ubisoft Confirms Layoffs at Toronto Studio, but Insists Splinter Cell’s Remake Is Still Coming
Ubisoft confirmed it is laying off roughly 40 employees, about 8% of its Toronto studio, one of the company’s largest development hubs. The cuts come as part of a broader restructuring that introduces autonomous "creative houses" and aims to trim...
Rocket League Championship Series Partners With Michelin
Rocket League Championship Series announced Michelin as its newest official partner, extending the tire maker’s brand into the esports arena. Michelin’s logo will appear in‑game, on broadcasts, social channels, and other media assets. The partnership was unveiled alongside the RLCS 2026...
Ice Maze: A Free Game That Makes English Learning Fun
Ice Maze is a free, browser‑based puzzle game that teaches English sentence structure through colour‑coded semantics. Developed by James Abela of Garden International School, the game lets students navigate a rabbit through mazes, collecting words to form grammatically correct sentences....
Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 Sells 57K Units and Switch Family Sells 26K Units
Nintendo’s second‑generation console, the Switch 2, topped Japan’s hardware sales for the week of 9‑15 February, moving 57,779 units. The broader Switch family—including OLED, Lite and the original model—added another 26,481 units, bringing total weekly hardware shipments to over 84,000. PlayStation 5 titles...
Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Getting a Paldea-Themed Booster Pack
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket will launch a new Paldean‑themed booster pack, “Paldean Wonders,” on February 26, 2026. The set spotlights the Scarlet and Violet starters—Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly—and adds region‑specific cards such as Smoliv, Klawf, Pawmi, and Paldean Wooper. Highlight...
Poppy Playtime Bron's Personality, Appearances, and More
Bron, the red dinosaur mascot introduced by Playtime Co. in 1961, appears in Poppy Playtime Chapters 1 and 2 and is hinted to become the main antagonist in Chapter 3. The character’s personality is defined by a love of puns and a relentless work...
This Surprisingly Popular Steam MMO Is Now on the Epic Games Store, with a Free Starter Pack if You're Quick
Stalcraft X, the blocky post‑apocalypse MMO set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, has arrived on the Epic Games Store as a free‑to‑play title. To celebrate the launch, Epic is offering a limited‑time starter pack that includes weapons, ammo, wearables and...
FANTATALE’s SEA Adaptation Eternal Tower Saga Launches Soon on Mobile and PC with MMORPG Combat and Tower Exploration
TEENY.studio announced that Eternal Tower Saga, the Southeast Asian version of the anime‑style MMORPG FANTATALE, will launch on Android, iOS, and PC across the region. The game combines tower‑exploration combat with housing, guilds, alliances, and a variety of social mini‑games....
Best Overwatch Settings for Optimized PC Performance
The guide outlines optimal Overwatch 2 graphics and performance settings for both high‑end PCs and the Steam Deck handheld. It recommends fullscreen mode, disabling V‑Sync, enabling Nvidia Reflex + Boost, and keeping render scale at 100 % to maximize frame rates while preserving visual clarity....
Todd Howard Says Bethesda Isn't 'Fully Ignoring' AI
Bethesda game director Todd Howard said the studio is not ignoring AI but is using it only for data‑driven tasks, not for creative content. He described AI as an analytical tool to speed up big‑data and player‑behavior analysis while preserving...
How To Get Pets in Survive The Cold (Roblox)
The guide explains how players can acquire pets in the Roblox survival title Survive the Cold. Pets appear frozen throughout the map and must be taken to a home base and left by a campfire for five minutes to thaw....
Pax Dei's Master Crafting and Crafting XP Will Go Live Tomorrow With Verse 5.1.2
Pax Dei will roll out the Verse 5.1.2 update tomorrow, bringing Master Crafting and a Crafting XP overhaul to live servers. Items crafted with a 95 %+ success rate can now become Master Crafted, gaining permanent power boosts and credit to the maker....
Lost in Genshin Impact's Lore? One Dedicated Traveler Has Mapped It All Out
A Reddit contributor known as Historical-Photo2587 has built an exhaustive Genshin Impact lore map on Mural.co, visualizing the game’s 6,500‑year timeline in bite‑sized segments. The interactive board stitches together story quests, artifact descriptions, weapon lore, TCG cards, enemy backgrounds, and...
Get to Know the Main Characters in Kyoto Xanadu
Nihon Falcom refreshed the official Japanese site for Kyoto Xanadu, adding biographies for four previously unannounced main characters. The new cast—Rei Kamiya, Fuka Rikudo, Kazuki Nakiri, and Sena Nakiri—joins the five characters revealed at the game's initial showcase, expanding the...
NEW FOR 2026! PG Connects Summit Malmö Tickets Have Gone Live!
PG Connects Summit Malmö launches May 27‑28, 2026 as a two‑day, focused networking event in partnership with MeetToMatch and powered by Xsolla. The summit replaces the traditional conference model, offering private lounge tables, meeting zones, and a blend of matchmaking...
Just when I Thought Android Handhelds Couldn't Get Any Weirder, Here Comes the Pocket Super Knob 5000
GameMT unveiled the Pocket Super Knob 5000, an Android gaming handheld distinguished by a physical knob replacing the traditional second thumbstick. It runs on a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, features a 5‑inch 1080p display, and includes a Hall‑effect thumbstick for...
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Now Available, $5 Upgrade
Nintendo launched Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, offering a $4.99 upgrade for current owners and a full-price digital version at $64.99. The Switch 2 version runs at up to 60 fps and supports 4K resolution when docked, delivering smoother...
KADOKAWA’s Oshi No Ko: Puzzle Star Lets Fans Relive the Anime via Match-3 Puzzles, Arrives on Mobile in Japan This...
Kadokawa announced Oshi no Ko: Puzzle Star, a match‑3 mobile game launching on February 25, 2026 for Android and iOS in Japan. Developed by NHN, the title features the anime’s chief animation director overseeing original skill‑card artwork. Players will solve...
Nemiga Reinstate 1eeR as IGL
Nemiga announced the reinstatement of Aliaksandr “1eeR” Nahorny as its in‑game leader, ending the brief loan of Aleksandr “shalfey” Marenov. The organization cited the lengthy adaptation required for a new captain, opting for the familiar structure 1eeR provides. This marks...
Scopely Acquires Majority Stake in Pixel Flow Team at $1B Valuation
Scopely announced a majority‑stake acquisition of Istanbul‑based Loom Games, the studio behind the mobile puzzle title Pixel Flow, at a valuation exceeding $1 billion. Pixel Flow, launched in late 2025, has already attracted more than ten million players worldwide. The financial...
Knockout Eggs Guide
Pocket Tactics outlines every purchasable Knockout egg in the Roblox‑based penguin‑flinging game, listing eight variants across four tiers and their ice costs ranging from 75 to 1,850. Each egg unlocks a themed skin, with higher‑tier eggs offering rarer designs. Players...
Rising Graphics Card Prices Have Killed Demand, at Least for One Manufacturer's GPUs
Graphics card prices have surged due to cryptocurrency mining, AI workloads, and a recent DDR5 RAM price explosion, pushing AMD's RX 9070 XT and RX 9060 XT to record highs. Japanese retailer data from GAZ:Log shows those price spikes coincided with rising inventory, indicating...
Scottish Games Industry Releases Manifesto Calling for Government Support Ahead of Parliament Election
Interactive Entertainment Scotland, backed by UKIE and studios nationwide, released a manifesto ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. It outlines three priority areas: a task‑and‑finish policy review, enhanced access to long‑term funding, and expanded talent development through education and...
Brazil Games Set to Bring over 30 Game Studios to GDC 2026
Brazil Games, together with Abragames and ApexBrasil, will bring over 30 studios to GDC 2026, showcasing Brazil as a co‑development hub. The delegation spans development, publishing and production services across PC, console and mobile. A mini‑booth will feature titles such as...
RaidForm Lets You Plan Formations, Build Defenses, and Enjoy Physics-Driven PvP Battles Unfold, Now Live on Mobile
Gameloops has launched RaidForm, a free‑to‑play round‑based PvP strategy game now on Android and iOS. Players design formations and base defenses within a limited budget, then watch physics‑driven auto‑battles resolve without micromanagement. The title features a diverse unit roster, permanent...
Bethesda Says Starfield's Next Update Will 'Change The Game' But 'It's Not Starfield 2.0'
Bethesda’s Todd Howard announced that the next Starfield update will "change the game" but clarified it is not a full sequel. The team is entering a phase to showcase new, meta‑level features that expand gameplay without overhauling the core experience....
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Orion & Lumen DLC and Update Launch on February 25
Level‑5 announced the February 25 launch of the Orion & Lumen DLC for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, marking the game’s third major update. The new trailer teases a storyline featuring the mysterious Disciples of Orion and the Football Frontier International stage....
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 3.0.1 Available (Patch Notes)
Nintendo released Animal Crossing: New Horizons version 3.0.1 on February 18, 2026, targeting both Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. The patch addresses performance slowdowns, item duplication, NPC pathing, and visual glitches introduced with the 3.0 launch. Specific fixes include correcting cloud alignment...
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[Industry News] 400,000 Euros Gamecity Hamburg Prototype Funding 2026
Gamecity Hamburg is allocating €400,000 in non‑repayable prototype funding, with individual grants of up to €80,000 for digital‑game projects. The application window runs from February 23 to March 30, 2026, and targets developers, start‑ups, and SMEs that are based in or relocating...
Avowed's Custom Difficulty Won't Make Its Toughest Achievement Easier
Avowed’s latest Anniversary Update adds a Custom Difficulty option, but it does not soften the game’s hardest setting, Path of the Damned. The toughest achievement, “A Test of Your Reflexes,” still requires completing the story on that difficulty, keeping the...
Xbox Game Pass Adds The Witcher 3, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and More
Microsoft’s second February Game Pass wave drops heavyweight RPGs, headlined by The Witcher 3 on February 19 and Kingdom Come II on March 3. The update also adds Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, EA Sports College Football 26, and several indie shooters, expanding the library’s genre diversity....
Todd Howard Claims the ‘Majority’ of Bethesda Are on Elder Scrolls 6, and Don’t Expect ‘Starfield 2.0’ Soon
Todd Howard revealed that the majority of Bethesda Game Studios is currently dedicated to The Elder Scrolls 6, which is nearing a major internal milestone but remains years from launch. He clarified that upcoming Starfield content is an expansion, not a...