Nintendo Strikes More Emulators with DMCA Takedown Notices
Anchor Point Studios, the Barcelona‑Seattle action‑adventure outfit founded by NetEase, announced it will spin out and operate as an independent studio. CEO Paul Ehreth thanked NetEase for resources and said the team will now seek investors and publishing partners to advance its flagship title. The move follows NetEase’s broader divestment of Western studios after reporting a 6.9% rise in total revenue and a 10.1% jump in its gaming segment for 2025. The spin‑out underscores a strategic shift for both parties.
Satoru Iwata Came up with the Title 'Super Smash Bros.' Since It Sounded Like 'Friends Who Were Settling a Disagreement'
Satoru Iwata played a pivotal role in naming the Super Smash Bros. franchise, proposing the “brothers” concept to frame the battles as friends settling disagreements. His push to include Nintendo mascots overcame early resistance, shaping the series' identity. The latest...
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Servers Will Shut on April 17
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers will be shut down on April 17, 2026, ending the game’s online availability. The decision follows a period of declining player retention despite strong initial download numbers. Until the shutdown date,...
Former Diablo Devs Aim to Shake up the ARPG Space with Darkhaven, and You Can See How They're Getting on...
Former Diablo I and II developers at Moon Beast Productions have launched a pre‑alpha demo of their new ARPG, Darkhaven, on Steam. The demo offers several hours of open‑ended gameplay, letting players level a Witch class to eight while exploring...
EFootball 2026: List of Upcoming Epic, Big Time, and Show Time Player Cards
KONAMI’s eFootball 2026 has released an updated roster of upcoming Epic player cards, featuring legends such as Zlatan Ibrahimović (108) and Angelo Peruzzi (104). Big Time and Show Time cards are still listed as TBA, indicating that their identities and ratings...
Metal Gear Solid 4 Remaster Is Leaving Online Multiplayer In The Past
Konami announced the Metal Gear Solid 4 remaster in the Master Collection Vol. 2, but it will omit the original Metal Gear Online multiplayer modes. The decision leaves the 2008 PS3 tactical multiplayer as a legacy feature. However, the collection retains...
Dark, Celtic-Inspired Pixel RPG Drova: Forsaken Kin Opens Pre-Registration on Android
Deck13 and Just2D announced Android pre‑registration for Drova: Forsaken Kin, a dark Celtic‑inspired pixel ARPG. The title, already on PC, consoles and Switch since October 2024, will launch on mobile in Q2 2026. A new trailer showcases the mobile UI...
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown Launch Trailer Revealed
Daedalic Entertainment unveiled the launch trailer for *Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown*, confirming a February 18 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The teaser spotlights survival‑strategy mechanics, ship management, resource allocation and branching narrative choices that...
Impressive Crash Bandicoot Level Made in Dreams Once Again Demonstrates Its Dashed Potential
Media Molecule’s creation tool Dreams has officially ended official support, but its dedicated community continues to push its limits. In a recent viral video, creator BadRobo82 showcased a Crash Bandicoot level built in just one week, complete with authentic visuals...
WWE 2K26 MyGM Mode Updates: New Promos and More
WWE 2K26 expands its MyGM mode with a 50‑week season and a larger starting budget, letting players manage 20‑35 superstars per brand. The update adds a broader match roster, including 5‑way, 8‑way, and intergender bouts, plus weekly staples like Ladder...
FlameZ: "We Wanted to Peak for the Cologne Major, but Things Have Probably Changed because of the Grand Slam"
Vitality secured a flawless 3‑0 run to clinch a playoff spot at PGL Cluj‑Napoca after their IEM Krakow victory. The team’s early campaign was hampered by illnesses to star players ropz and ZywOo, as well as travel disruptions, but they...
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...
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...