“I Felt Like There Is Something Missing” – MAJ3R on Aurora’s 2025 Struggles, and Finding Their Game with Soulfly
Aurora CS2 reshuffled its roster for 2026, benching Samet “jottAAA” Köklü and bringing in Caner “soulfly” Kesici. In an interview before the IEM Kraków quarter‑final, captain Engin “MAJ3R” Küpeli said the change aims to restore the missing piece that held the team back despite frequent playoff appearances in 2025. Early results – 2‑0 wins over Mouz and Falcons – suggest the new dynamic is clicking, especially on the team’s favored map Anubis. MAJ3R highlighted soulfly’s calm, intelligent approach and the ongoing balance between aggressive T‑side AWP play and solid CT fundamentals.
Where Winds Meet Unveils Version 1.3 Update With New Sect, World Bosses, and Lunar New Year Events
NetEase Games and Everstone Studio are rolling out Version 1.3 of the open‑world wuxia RPG *Where Winds Meet* on February 6, branded “Spring’s Bliss.” The update adds a culturally‑rich new sect, The Masked Troupe, alongside a Contortion Mystic Skill that lets characters...
Check Out the Demo for Wireworks, a Tower Defense Where You Wire up Modules to Make Weapons Dance
Wireworks, an upcoming indie title, reimagines tower‑defense by letting players wire modular weapon blocks to create custom combat logic. A public demo released in late January showcases over 70 items, five unlockable difficulty levels, and a drag‑and‑drop interface that lets...
Zellah Games Revealed the "Next-Gen" Modding-Friendly Skate Style for PC
Zellah Games announced Skate Style, a next‑generation skateboarding title for PC that emphasizes community creativity. The game features physics‑based tricks, an advanced character editor, and full mod support, allowing players to craft custom animations and share replays. Real‑world locations like...
Call of Duty League Championship 2026 Headed to Las Vegas With $2 Million Prize Pool
The Call of Duty League announced that its 2026 Championship will be held in Las Vegas from July 16‑19 at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The four‑day event will feature the league’s 12 franchise teams competing for a $2 million...
Tomb of the Bloodletter Launches on Steam With Roguelike Combat Driven Entirely by Typing
Tomb of the Bloodletter, a horror‑themed roguelike, launched on Steam today as part of Steam Typing Fest. Developed by solo creator Ethan’s Secretions, the game replaces conventional combat with a typing system where players spell words to deal damage and...
The Gate Must Stand Demo Launches on Steam, Blending Tower Defense and Roguelike Action
Yogscast Games and Gamersky have released a Steam demo for *The Gate Must Stand*, a new title that fuses tower‑defense, roguelike and survivor‑style action. The game puts players directly on the battlefield, defending a single city gate against waves and...
Riot Games Launches Major ARAM: Arena Update for League of Legends
Riot Games launched a major update to League of Legends’ ARAM: Arena mode on Feb 5, initially in South Korea. The overhaul adds over 40 new augments, a progression system, and an augment‑combination mechanic inspired by Teamfight Tactics. These changes broaden...
REMOTE CONTROL Looks Like Alien: Isolation if It Was a Retro-Styled Typing Adventure
Remote Control is a forthcoming indie game that blends sci‑fi horror with a retro typing‑adventure interface. Players issue QWERTY commands to guide up to twelve human proxies through a derelict spaceship, where death is permanent and crew members may resist....
PlayStation Publishing Reveal Horizon Hunters Gathering, Guerrilla's New Co-Op Action Game
PlayStation Publishing and Guerrilla Games announced Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new cooperative action title set in the Horizon universe and slated for both PS5 and PC. The game adopts a softer, cartoony visual style and supports up to three players...
GeForce NOW Celebrates Six Years with New Games Like Delta Force and PUBG: BLINDSPOT
NVIDIA marked GeForce NOW's six‑year anniversary by unveiling a fresh slate of titles, including PUBG: BLINDSPOT, Delta Force, and several RTX 5080‑ready games. The cloud‑gaming platform also introduced a beta native Linux client, expanding its cross‑platform reach. New releases span Steam, Xbox Game...
GOG Did an AMA and Here's some Highlights - Like How They'll Continue Using Generative AI
GOG, now under new ownership, held a Reddit AMA outlining its future direction. The company confirmed it will continue experimenting with generative AI while emphasizing human oversight. It announced early‑stage efforts to bring Linux support and the Galaxy client to...
Poker Night at the Inventory Returns with a Remaster in March
Poker Night at the Inventory, a 2010 Telltale spin‑off, is returning as a full‑scale remaster from Skunkape Games on March 5, 2026. The original title, which blended characters from Sam & Max, Homestar Runner, Penny Arcade, and Team Fortress 2, vanished from stores in...
Steam Machine and Steam Frame Delays Are the Latest Product of the RAM Crisis
Valve has postponed definitive pricing and launch dates for its Steam Machine gaming PC and Steam Frame VR headset, citing soaring RAM and storage costs driven by an AI‑fuelled memory shortage. The company still aims to release both products, along...
New Kpop Demon Hunters Skins Drop in Fortnite: Here’s All You Need to Know
Epic Games is rolling out the second wave of its K‑pop Demon Hunters collaboration in Fortnite on February 6, featuring the long‑awaited Jinu Saja Boys skin with both human and demon variants. The trailer also hints that the Huntrx trio—Rumi, Mira,...
“I Think the Schedule Is Complete Ass” – YEKINDAR Speaks Out About Gruelling Counter-Strike Calendar
Latvian IGL Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis warned that the 2026 Counter‑Strike 2 calendar is “complete ass,” citing relentless travel, late‑night matches and overtime that leave players and staff burned out. He described Furia’s uneven start to the year, a confidence dip after...
IEM Kraków Playoff Preview: Status Quo or Revolution?
The IEM Kraków 2026 playoffs kick off at the 22,000‑seat Tauron Arena, marking ESL's push for larger live audiences in Counter‑Strike. Teams entering the quarter‑finals—FURIA, Team Vitality, G2, MOUZ, Aurora, and mousesports—are largely unchanged, forcing a focus on tactical refinement...
Nioh 3's Brutal PS5 Platinum Trophy Has Been Revealed
Nioh 3 on PS5 has unveiled its full trophy roster, including the coveted platinum trophy that demands 100% completion of all listed achievements. The list features core milestones such as reaching level 100, mastering all myths, and a series of...
Epic’s Plans for Its Game Store Include Launching on the Next Xbox
In this episode, Epic Games head of the Epic Games Store, Steve Allison, discusses the platform’s growth and future roadmap, highlighting 67 million monthly users, a 16% conversion rate from free giveaways, and $400 million in third‑party revenue for 2025. He outlines...
Build a 2D Space Shooter with Phaser and Claude Code
Peter Yang’s tutorial shows how to build a retro 2D space shooter using the Phaser framework together with Claude Code, an AI coding assistant. The five‑step workflow starts with project setup via Cursor, leverages free pixel‑art assets, and uses Claude’s...
Take-Two Raises Outlook, Expects Record FY2027 Net Bookings Driven by GTA 6
Take‑Two Interactive reported third‑quarter FY2026 net bookings of $1.76 billion, a 28% year‑over‑year increase, driven largely by recurrent consumer spending that now represents 76% of total bookings. GAAP net revenue rose to $1.70 billion while the operating loss narrowed to $92.9 million. The...
Korea Strengthens Content Dispute Resolution, Introducing Collective Mediation for Game User Disputes
The Korean government amended the Enforcement Decree of the Content Industry Promotion Act, strengthening the Content Dispute Resolution Committee (CDRC) and adding a collective mediation mechanism for game‑user disputes involving 50 or more victims. The Minister of Culture, Sports and...
ZA/UM Studio Launches IMPRINT Devcast, Offering New Details on Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
ZA/UM Studio has introduced a monthly behind‑the‑scenes podcast called IMPRINT, focusing on its upcoming RPG Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. Hosted by writer Jim Ashilevi, the first two episodes highlighted art direction, world‑building, and narrative themes such as identity and...
Riot Games Reveals Riftbound 2026 Roadmap With New Card Sets, Competitive Events, and Languages
Riot Games unveiled its 2026 Riftbound roadmap, detailing two major set releases—Vendetta in July and Radiance in October—along with a full‑year schedule of preview seasons and new language support. Organized Play will expand with Regional Qualifiers in North America, Europe...
2026 LCK Cup Play-In Preview: Schedule, Teams, Format, and What’s at Stake
The 2026 LCK Cup Play‑In will take place from February 6‑8 at Chzzk LoL Park in Seoul, featuring six teams battling for the final three playoff spots. Dplus KIA and Nongshim RedForce earn byes into Round 2, while DRX, BRION, KT Rolster and DN Supers compete...
Nioh 3 – Review In Progress
Nioh 3 expands the series with a Ninja Style Shift that delivers a fast, agile combat alternative alongside the traditional Samurai stance. The game blends tight, skill‑based fighting with a semi‑open world where map discovery unlocks stat boosts, loot, and hidden...
Neverness to Everness Gameplay Video Showcases Open-World Action and Anomaly Combat
Perfect World Games released new gameplay footage for Neverness to Everness ahead of its third Closed Beta Test. The 12‑minute video reveals open‑world action RPG elements, including anomaly battles in Hetero City and a variety of civic activities. The third...
KRAFTON Turns BGMI Gameplay Data Into Career Skills in India With New Career Mode Experiment
KRAFTON has launched a new "Career Mode" for Battlegrounds Mobile India that converts in‑game behavior into measurable soft‑skill indicators. The tool analyzes gameplay statistics and scenario‑based responses, then generates a personalized report highlighting traits such as communication, teamwork, and leadership....
NIGHT CROWS Reveals New Cannon Class With Long-Range Combat and Battlefield Control
WEMADE has introduced the Cannon, a new ranged, physical‑damage class for the global version of NIGHT CROWS ahead of its second anniversary. The class emphasizes long‑range suppression, area bombardment, and status‑effect attacks to control large‑scale battles. Its unique Tactical Variation...
Escape From Tarkov Developer Battlestate Games Reveals New Sci-Fi Game COR3
Battlestate Games, the studio behind Escape from Tarkov, released a teaser for its new sci‑fi title COR3. The video depicts a ruined futuristic city, an orbital colony, and an astronaut with a red‑star Bogatyr suit giving a middle‑finger salute. The...
The Original Meets the Parody: Escape From Duckov Secures a Collaboration with Escape From Tarkov
Escape from Duckov, a parody of the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov, announced an official collaboration with the original title. Battlestate Games revealed the partnership on X, teasing a joint event with a "Wanna party up?" teaser image. Duckov retains...
Skull & Crossbow
Rafitorcha’s new indie title Skull & Crossbow launches on Itch.io, turning the infamous "Attract Mode" creepypasta into a retro arcade shooter. The game emphasizes precision shooting and strategic movement over speed, using simple WASD/arrow keys and a space‑bar fire mechanic....
Nexon CEO Daehyun Kang Takes Direct Control of MapleStory: Idle RPG After Probability Controversy
Nexon announced that co‑CEO Daehyun Kang will also lead the Maple Division, directly overseeing MapleStory: Idle RPG. The move follows a probability‑error scandal that saw a month‑long stat bug and undisclosed item odds, prompting the company to issue full refunds...
Tekken 8 Season 3 Roadmap Reveals Kunimitsu, Bob, Roger Jr., And More New Characters
Bandai Namco unveiled Tekken 8’s Season 3 roadmap, adding Kunimitsu in late‑spring, Bob in summer, Roger Jr. in autumn, and a mystery character in winter. The schedule spreads new DLC fighters throughout 2026, extending the game’s live‑service lifespan. The announcements arrive as Tekken 8’s...
Netmarble Updates MONGIL: STAR DIVE Website With New Character Details, Expanded Language Support Ahead of Global Launch
Netmarble has refreshed the official MONGIL: STAR DIVE website, adding detailed character profiles, 2D art, 3D models and dual‑language voice clips. The site now supports twelve languages, expanding beyond Korean, English and Japanese to reach a global audience. The update...
Looking Back at Catacomb 3D, the Game that Led to Wolfenstein 3D
John Romero reunited id Software’s founders to revisit Catacomb 3D, the 1991 first‑person adventure that introduced texture‑mapped walls and mouse support. The game was a modest commercial effort—earning only $5,000 from Softdisk—yet its immersive perspective convinced the team to abandon a...
Kaiju No. 8 The Game Marks Half Anniversary With New Chapter, Playable Character, and Major Rewards
Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME marks its six‑month milestone with a half‑anniversary event that adds Main Story Chapter 8 “Plan D,” a new frozen‑Dubai setting, and a five‑star playable character, Over Limit Sagan Shinomiya. The update also launches a daily free‑gacha promotion offering up to 80...
Team Liquid Celebrates 25 Years With Coffee Table Book and Alienware-Backed Documentary
Esports powerhouse Team Liquid marked its 25th anniversary with a three‑part campaign that includes a 247‑page coffee‑table book, a retro‑styled pro‑kit jersey, and an Alienware‑backed documentary titled “Origins: Team Liquid.” The book, titled “Behind the Blue,” showcases never‑seen photos and...
Gen.G Clinches Baron Group Victory as Super Week Decides 2026 LCK Cup Playoff Field
Gen.G secured a 3‑0 sweep over Hanwha Life Esports in the decisive Super Week match, propelling the Baron Group to a 16‑14 overall lead over the Elder Group. The victory locked all five Baron Group teams into the upper playoff...
Why Civilization VII Is the Way It Is, and How Its Devs Plan to Win Critics Back
Firaxis Games announced a spring "Test of Time" update for Civilization VII, addressing player backlash by restoring the option to play a single civilization throughout all three ages and replacing the controversial legacy‑paths with a new Triumph system. The patch...
Here's What Cities: Skylines 2’s New Developer Is Updating First
Paradox handed the Cities: Skylines 2 franchise to Iceflake after parting ways with longtime developer Colossal Order. Iceflake’s first developer diary outlines a patch centered on visual and UI upgrades, including a streamlined onboarding flow, clearer icons, and a new in‑game...
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined Trophies Revealed for PlayStation 5
Square Enix unveiled the full trophy roster for the PlayStation 5 remake of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, featuring a single platinum award titled “Legends of the Forgotten Past” and a sprawling set of hidden bronze trophies. The list reveals more than fifty secret...
The Redesigned Offerwall Monetization Dashboard: What’s New and Next
Tapjoy, now part of Unity, has rebuilt its offerwall publisher dashboard to deliver a unified, data‑rich interface. The redesign adds advanced filtering, dynamic visual reports, and new app‑level metrics such as DAU, DUV, and DUC. A refreshed placement page gives...
NCSOFT Promotes Sunggu Lee to Senior VP as AION 2 Drives Executive Shake-Up
NCSOFT announced a senior‑level reshuffle on Jan. 29, promoting Chief Business Officer Sunggu Lee and COO Koo Hyunbeom to Senior Vice President. The moves are tied to the strong commercial performance of AION 2, which has generated over KRW 100 billion since its...
T1 Faces Dplus KIA in Crucial LCK Cup Super Week BO5
T1 enters a decisive best‑of‑five against Dplus KIA during LCK Cup Super Week, aiming to equalize the Baron Group standings at 14‑14. The Korean powerhouse currently sits 4‑0 in the group, while Dplus KIA is the second opponent in the...
GRAC, KOCCA Sign MOU to Strengthen User Relief for Probabilistic Items
South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAD) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) signed a memorandum of understanding to improve relief for users harmed by probabilistic‑item systems, such as loot boxes. The agreement links GRAD’s Probabilistic Item User...
Guilty Gear -Strive- Nintendo Switch Gets Free DLC With 43 New Character Colors
Arc System Works America released a free downloadable content pack for Guilty Gear –STRIVE– Nintendo Switch Edition, adding 43 new character color options. The Additional Character Color Pack provides Color 16 for 31 of the game’s fighters, except Lucy, and expands...
PUBG Mobile Teams Up With The King of Fighters for Limited-Time Crossover Featuring Iconic Fighters
PUBG Mobile has launched a limited‑time crossover with The King of Fighters, running from Jan. 30 to Mar. 10, 2026. The event adds character outfits, emotes, a companion hawk and themed glider and parachute inspired by Mai Shiranui, Nakoruru and Iori Yagami....
Meet Gertie
In this episode, the host chats with a veteran game designer about his latest project, Coven of the Chicken Foot, which centers on an elderly witch named Gertie and her bond with a monster in a decaying fantasy world. The...
Community Event — TT Winter Olympics 2026
TrueTrophies announced its Winter Olympics 2026 community event, timed with the Milano‑Cortina Games. The competition runs from 10 am UTC on 6 February to 10 am UTC on 23 February 2026 and features nine trophy‑based challenges, including two persistent and several manually‑started tasks. Registration is open immediately, and...