News•Feb 17, 2026
Vertiqal Studios Is Staffing up in a Bid to Bring More Brands Into the Gaming Ecosystem
Vertiqal Studios, the Toronto‑based content and agency firm, is expanding its workforce to accelerate the integration of consumer brands into the gaming ecosystem. The company, formerly Wondr Gaming, rebranded in 2023 and now manages more than 350 owned properties that collectively command 363 million followers across social platforms. Its client roster includes the NFL, Lionsgate and Coca‑Cola, highlighting its role as a bridge between advertisers and gamers. Vertiqal plans to scale its operations throughout 2026 to capture growing ad spend in gaming.
By GamesBeat
News•Feb 17, 2026
Pritto Prisoner Updated to Ver. 1.1.1.0
Pritto Prisoner has rolled out version 1.1.1.0, delivering a suite of bug fixes, balance tweaks, and visual enhancements. The update resolves missing Stray entries, Dorm gate button glitches, and errant mouse animations, while also standardizing hit effects for the Robot’s Lasso....
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 17, 2026
Clash Royale: What Is the Ironheart Lucky Chest and How to Unlock It
Supercell has introduced the Ironheart Lucky Chest, a new seasonal chest in Clash Royale that rewards players with Goblin‑themed cards, P.E.K.K.A evolution items, and exclusive cosmetics. The chest’s contents scale with Trophy Road progress, unlocking the full reward pool once...
By GamingonPhone
News•Feb 17, 2026
LoL Patch 26.4 Notes: All Buffs, Nerfs, and More
League of Legends Patch 26.4 drops on Feb. 19, 2026, shifting the release day back to Thursday for one final cycle before returning to the regular schedule. The update targets crit‑based ADCs with a light Infinity Edge buff and price cut, while trimming...
By Dot Esports
News•Feb 17, 2026
TOBIZ: "Hopefully, Alkaren Will Return, but We Just Have to Get the Best Out of the Situation"
Heroic exited PGL Cluj‑Napoca with a 1‑3 record, only beating 3DMAX before losing to FaZe, B8 and G2. The team has been without its primary AWPer, Alimzhan “Alkaren” Bitimbay, who remains sidelined by visa complications. Coach Tobias “TOBIZ” Theo explained...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Elite Dangerous Teases New Co-Op Gameplay Mode, System Overhaul In Dev Video
The Elite Dangerous developer log reveals a major new co‑op gameplay mode called Operations, slated for an April release this year. Operations will let squads tackle missions on foot and in space with varying difficulty and tactical challenges. A broader...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 17, 2026
Extreme Weather Alert: ARC Raiders Shrouded Sky Update Release Date
Embark Studios announced that the Shrouded Sky update for ARC Raiders will go live on February 24, 2026. The patch adds a new weather‑driven map condition, an additional ARC threat, a player‑focused project, and a raider deck for cosmetics and...
By DualShockers
News•Feb 17, 2026
Pokémon Go's Battle League Quirks Are Getting Fixed in 2026
Niantic is overhauling Pokémon Go’s Go Battle League (GBL) core battle system to eliminate long‑standing PvP inconsistencies. The redesign moves damage resolution to the end of each turn, standardizes Pokémon swaps, and anchors actions to a fixed timeline, reducing the impact...
By Polygon (Gaming)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Meat Grinder, an Adventure Sim with Horror Elements, Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Ultimate Games and Panic Panda announced that their dark adventure‑simulation title Meat Grinder will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The game mixes open‑world exploration with a hot‑dog shop management sim, set in the fog‑shrouded city of Grimshore. Players juggle daily...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 17, 2026
Digital Extremes Delays Warframe's Global Android Release Due to Serious Login Bug
Digital Extremes has postponed the global Android launch of Warframe due to an infinite login loop affecting devices such as Google Pixel phones and certain tablets. The Canadian Android version remains live to help the team gather data and resolve...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 17, 2026
Today’s Android App Deals and Freebies: Undead Slayer, Alien Food Invasion, Muse Dash, More
9to5Toys released its February 17 2026 Android deals roundup, highlighting steep price cuts on popular games such as Undead Slayer, Alien Food Invasion, and Muse Dash, many now free or under $1. The list also bundles hardware discounts, including a pre‑order deal on...
By 9to5Google
News•Feb 17, 2026
Courtyard Launches Zodiac-Themed Pokémon Card Pack for Lunar New Year | Exclusive
Courtyard.io announced a Zodiac‑themed Pokémon card pack for Lunar New Year 2026, marking the game’s 30th anniversary. The limited set features twelve cards, each representing a Chinese zodiac animal, with prices starting at $99. Buyers receive a digital preview and...
By GamesBeat
News•Feb 17, 2026
I'm Not Convinced Open Earbuds Work for Gaming, Despite Asus' Best Efforts
Asus has launched the ROG Cetra Open earbuds, an open‑ear design that connects via a 2.4 GHz low‑latency link for gaming while retaining Bluetooth for everyday use. The reviewer finds the build solid and comfortable, but notes a bulky charging case...
By T3
News•Feb 17, 2026
Digimon Story: Time Stranger 3rd DLC - Anti-ParadoX Will Add X-Antibody Royal Knights in March 2026
Bandai Namco announced the third and final DLC for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, titled Anti‑ParadoX, slated for release in March 2026. The pack adds five X‑Antibody Mega Digivolutions—Omnimon/Omegamon, Gallantmon/Dukemon, UlforceVeedramon, Magnamon, and Jesmon—alongside a new story episode featuring Asuna Shiroki...
By RPG Site
News•Feb 17, 2026
US Video Game Consumer Spending Predicted to Reach $62.8bn in 2026
U.S. video game consumer spending is projected to hit $62.8 billion in 2026, a 3% rise from the previous year, according to market‑research firm Circana. The growth is anchored by strong hardware demand for the Nintendo Switch 2 and the launch of...
By GamesIndustry.biz
News•Feb 17, 2026
The First True Mirror Match in Street Fighter History Was Due to a Bug and Could only Be Played Against...
The original 1987 Street Fighter was essentially a single‑player title where players could only choose Ryu or a functionally identical Ken, creating a de‑facto mirror match. Street Fighter II expanded the roster and shifted focus to competitive 1‑on‑1 play, deliberately blocking...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 17, 2026
Ahead of The Witcher Remake, the Witcher 1's Lead Story Designer Has Just Wrapped up a 26 Episode Dev Commentary
Lead story designer Artur Ganszyniec has finished a 26‑episode developer commentary that walks through CD Projekt’s 2007 Witcher 1 over the past six months. The YouTube series revisits key narrative moments, shares behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes, and notes that Geralt was not originally...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 17, 2026
Where To Cook Onsen Eggs In Heartopia
During Heartopia’s Winter Frost Event, players can collect cracked eggs and receive a recipe for the Onsen Egg, a unique dish that requires only a single egg purchased from the vendor Massimo. The egg must be cooked in the hot...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 17, 2026
Game Manager Lutris v0.5.20 Released with Proton Upgrades, Store Updates and Much More
Lutris released version 0.5.20, overhauling its Proton‑GE handling by adopting the umu launcher as the default. The update adds native Wayland support, integrates the ZOOM Platform store, and refreshes EA App and Itch.io APIs. Numerous runners received upgrades, and new features like...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 17, 2026
A Practical Guide to Indie Comms: How Studios Can Build Visibility without Burning Out
Rebecca Attard‑Phillips, co‑founder of Boost, offers indie studios a practical communications roadmap that replaces noisy, omnichannel marketing with a realistic focus on clarity, consistency, and connection. The guide introduces three messaging pillars—emotional fantasy, signature mechanic, and world tone—and shows how...
By GamesIndustry.biz
News•Feb 17, 2026
Rocket League Is Adding Easy Anti-Cheat, Psyonix Say Linux Will Still Be Supported with Proton
Rocket League will integrate Easy Anti‑Cheat (EAC) in April, giving players the choice to run the game with the anti‑cheat on or off. EAC must be enabled for online matchmaking, private matches and tournaments, while offline modes and training can...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 17, 2026
20 Most Anticipated Open-World Games of 2026
The article spotlights the 20 most anticipated open‑world games slated for 2026, with Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6 leading the pack. GTA 6 promises a meticulously crafted Vice City, featuring dynamic NPC routines, reactive law enforcement, and unprecedented environmental detail. The game...
By GamingBolt
News•Feb 17, 2026
Crimson Desert Is Going To Make My Wait For GTA 6 Easier
South Korean studio Pearl Abyss’s upcoming action‑RPG Crimson Desert is set for a March 2026 launch, offering a sprawling open world called Pywell with five distinct regions and diverse traversal methods. The game’s design mirrors Rockstar’s formula—multiple playable protagonists, a...
By GamingBolt
News•Feb 17, 2026
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X Review – The Truth of the World
BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X is a free console update that bundles all prior DLC, introduces new characters and the Extreme Zone, and expands the rogue‑lite mechanics of the 2024 early‑access title. The expansion deepens tactical customization through Legacy Tactics, elemental...
By GamingBolt
News•Feb 17, 2026
Baldur's Gate 3's Latest Patch Is Causing Performance Issues
Larian Studios rolled out a surprise 200 MB patch for Baldur's Gate 3 aimed at reducing VRAM usage and improving performance on PC, Mac, and Steam Deck. Shortly after release, players across PC and consoles reported severe frame‑rate drops, with FPS falling...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 17, 2026
Sonic And Sonic 2 Are Free On Mobile Ahead Of Getting Delisted
Sega is set to delist the mobile ports of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 from Android and iOS stores, offering them for free until they disappear. The titles, part of the Sega Forever collection, will also lose ads...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 17, 2026
The Division 2 Y7S3 Mutiny Week 12 Manhunt HVT: Scout 12 Solutions
The Division 2 Y7S3 Mutiny Week 12 Manhunt is live, focusing on the Scout 12 objectives. Players must eliminate 25 True Sons, prevent a public execution, and hunt the high‑value target Lieutenant Colonel Kernel at the Museum of Native People. The...
By Destructoid
News•Feb 17, 2026
How to Get Money Early in Starsand Island
Starsand Island offers several fast‑track ways to earn coins early, starting with main quests that grant up to 1,000 coins each. Daily requests on the community bulletin board provide steady income and affection points. Crafting low‑cost items such as iron...
By DualShockers
News•Feb 17, 2026
GameStop Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale Is Back, But There's a Catch
GameStop has revived its Buy 2 Get 1 Free promotion on pre‑owned games, but only for customers with a $25‑per‑year Pro membership. The deal gives shoppers roughly 33% off when they bundle three titles of similar price, applying the discount to the lowest‑priced game....
By Game Rant
News•Feb 17, 2026
MECCHA Sets Up Pre-Orders for Japan Exclusives with Worldwide Shipping
MECCHA Japan has launched a pre‑order service that lets international fans purchase exclusive Japanese anime figures, trading‑card boosters, and themed merchandise with worldwide shipping. The catalog includes high‑profile items such as a 45 cm Monkey D. Luffy statue, a Final Fantasy VIII musical box,...
By DualShockers
News•Feb 17, 2026
Best Clans and Cursed Techniques in Kaizen Roblox
The article presents a fresh tier list for the Roblox‑based game Kaizen, highlighting the top‑performing clans and cursed techniques (CTs) for competitive PvP. Gojo and Sukuna lead the S+ clan tier, while King of Curses and Toji dominate the S+...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 17, 2026
New Cozy Game on Steam Is Essentially Modern-Day Nintendogs
Indie game Puppy Park launches a demo on Steam, reviving the Nintendogs vibe with a pet‑hotel management twist. Players care for rotating dogs daily, handling feeding, grooming, and walks. Business reputation grows, unlocking items and routes. Full release is scheduled...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 16, 2026
Adventure Games Designed for Players Who Love Getting Lost
The article highlights a curated list of eight games that reward players for getting lost, from puzzle‑heavy titles like *The Witness* to open‑world epics such as *Skyrim* and *Breath of the Wild*. It argues that intentional disorientation deepens immersion, allowing...
By DualShockers
News•Feb 16, 2026
Albion Online's Realm Divided Part 2 Drops Next Week, With a New Objective to Know: Faction Battle Standards
Albion Online will roll out the second phase of its Realm Divided expansion on February 23, introducing Faction Battle Standards as a new capture‑the‑flag style objective. The standards appear only in provinces with active conflict and can be carried by any...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 16, 2026
All COD Warzone Season 2 Secret Challenges & Rewards
Call of Duty: Warzone’s Season 2 introduces a suite of secret challenges that reward players with exclusive cosmetics and weapon blueprints. Players must complete tasks such as opening five Cradle Caches, using Cradle Fractures on Rebirth Island, and completing ten Redacted...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 16, 2026
Best First-Person Base-Building Games
The article ranks the top first‑person base‑building games, highlighting titles from survival horror like The Forest to sandbox giants such as Minecraft. Each entry is broken down by core mechanics, from resource gathering and defensive construction to industrial automation and...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 16, 2026
List of All Nintendo Switch 2 Games that Support GameShare
Nintendo unveiled GameShare for the Switch 2, letting players access a shared copy of supported titles without each owning the game. The feature works locally with up to three consoles and also supports online GameChat sessions. The initial roster lists 27...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 16, 2026
Overwatch Brings Back Fan-Favorite Valentine's Day Mini-Game for a Limited Time
Overwatch has re‑launched the fan‑favorite Loverwatch: Love Never Dies mini‑game, running from February 16 through March 1, 2026. The browser‑based dating sim lets players pursue non‑canonical romances with Genji, Mercy, and a secret third ending, earning exclusive icons, titles, and a Hanzo...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 16, 2026
Ashes of Creation Investor Alleges Steven Sharif Commited Fraud, Details The Turmoil And Timeline Of Studio's Final Days
YouTube creator NefasQS released a video alleging that Intrepid Studios founder Steven Sharif committed fraud, citing investor Jason Caramanis' $12.5 million loss and claims Sharif never invested his own money. The report details inflated salaries, withheld financial records, and a failed...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 16, 2026
Update Available for Dispatch
An update for the indie adventure title Dispatch has been released for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. While the patch version remains undisclosed, the changelog notes that previously removed audio from Invisigal’s dream sequence has been restored. The fix...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 16, 2026
Star Citizen Celebrates Lunar New Year, Deep Dive on Industrial Missions, and Prepare for Competition This Weekend
Star Citizen’s Free Fly continues through Feb 23, coinciding with the Coramor Valentine‑themed event. The Red Festival Lunar New Year celebration launches Thursday, marking the Year of the Horse. A Star Citizen Live deep‑dive will explore newly added industrial missions and...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 16, 2026
First 4 Figures Teases Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom "Link" Statue
First 4 Figures announced a 9‑inch painted PVC statue of Link from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, slated for pre‑order on February 26, 2026. The company, known for a long‑standing partnership with Nintendo, teases the release without...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 16, 2026
MOONTON Games’ ACECRAFT: Sky Hero Prepares for March 2026 Comeback as Infrastructure Update Nears Completion
Vizta Games announced that ACECRAFT: Sky Hero will return to US app stores in March 2026 after completing a major infrastructure overhaul that began in January. The relaunch will preserve all player progress and reschedule missed events. Players will receive increased...
By GamingonPhone
News•Feb 16, 2026
The Best Highlights From PGL Cluj-Napoca Groups
PGL’s inaugural 2026 event in Cluj‑Napoca delivered a series of dramatic group‑stage moments, highlighted by Natus Vincere’s b1t losing his AK and forcing a force‑buy that still resulted in a round win on Nuke. Staehr’s clutch 4‑kill 1v2 retake, dziugss’...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Dungeons & Dragons Online Shares More Anniversary Details, Including a Peek at the Arcane Trickster
Dungeons & Dragons Online is celebrating its 20th anniversary with Update 78: Natural 20, which introduces a universal Anniversary Token and a new Remnant Rush activity. Players can spend the token on 200k XP or exclusive gear, while Remnant Rush lets them...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 16, 2026
The Future of Classic WoW - Titan Reforged And Turtle WoW
Titan Reforged, a new set of Chinese‑only WoW Classic realms, re‑balances Wrath of the Lich King content for level‑80 players across eleven phased raids. The first two phases launched in early 2026, introducing revamped gear, a streamlined set system, and...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 16, 2026
Falcons Tally First Win over FURIA with Kyousuke to Make Cluj-Napoca Playoffs
Falcons snapped a four‑game losing streak against FURIA by reverse‑sweeping the series 2‑1 at PGL Cluj‑Napoca, securing a playoff berth. The Russian AWPer kyousuke delivered a standout performance, posting a 68‑44 K/D ratio, 1.49 rating and leading the team on...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By GamesIndustry.biz
News•Feb 16, 2026
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,...
By GamesBeat
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By PCGamesN