News•Feb 16, 2026
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 are not yet confirmed. The article also revisits unreleased Epic and Big Time cards from previous seasons, including icons like Paolo Maldini and Claude Makélélé. Finally, it outlines a step‑by‑step method for tracking these cards using the eFootballHUB database.
By GamingonPhone
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By DroidGamers
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By PCGamesN
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News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By PCGamesN
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By Destructoid
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By TrueAchievements
News•Feb 16, 2026
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....
By Polygon (Gaming)
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By PocketGamer.biz
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By Push Square
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By DroidGamers
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By PCGamesN
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By Polygon (Gaming)
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By RPG Site
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By Push Square
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By PocketGamer.biz
News•Feb 16, 2026
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%...
By Polygon (Gaming)
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By Pocket Tactics
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 16, 2026
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....
By Kotaku
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 16, 2026
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...
By Esports News UK
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News•Feb 16, 2026
McDonald’s Just Announced Its Own TCG, And Ronald McDonald Is The Chase [Update]
McDonald’s announced a 24‑card trading‑card game set to launch in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2026. The collection features iconic mascots such as Ronald McDonald, Grimace, Fry Girl, and the quirky Cheeseburger Chair, with a “Take it or Flip it” gameplay...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 16, 2026
Grand Theft Auto 6 Needs Marketing to Create Energy Around November 19 Release, Says Take-Two CEO
Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 remains on schedule for a November 19, 2026 launch, with a summer‑time marketing push designed to convert existing awareness into genuine consumer energy. He emphasized that the campaign must feel authentic, showcasing...
By GamingBolt
News•Feb 16, 2026
ABIDE Is an Extreme Stop-Motion Horror Game From the Devs of Judero and Mashina
ABIDE is an upcoming stop‑motion horror game from the creators of Judero and Mashina, set in a therapeutic retreat where players befriend troubled residents by day and confront nightmarish threats after dark. The title blends giallo‑inspired storytelling, handcrafted visuals, and...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 16, 2026
Comedy Co-Op Physics Platformer Log Riders Adds Linux Support and Looks Hilarious
Log Riders, a physics‑driven co‑op platformer, launched on February 12, 2026 and now offers native Linux and macOS support. The update introduces an “Easy” difficulty with additional checkpoints and refines overall difficulty based on community feedback. Steam is also rolling out trading...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 16, 2026
God Of War Sons Of Sparta's Platinum Already Unlocked By A Handful Of Players
Santa Monica released *God of War: Sons of Sparta* exclusively on PS5 on February 12, 2026, and within four days a tiny fraction of players have earned its platinum trophy. Only 28 gamers—about 0.67% of the estimated 5,000 owners—have completed the grueling trophy...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 16, 2026
IBLOXX Studios Secures $5 Million for Global Expansion
iBLOXX Studios, a Dubai‑based Web3 game developer, announced it has raised over $5 million from undisclosed investors. The capital will fund global marketing, live‑operations, ongoing updates, and the development of console versions for its upcoming title *StrayShot*. *StrayShot* is a mobile‑first...
By Wamda
News•Feb 16, 2026
Crimson Desert “Is a Hard Game to Demo,” Says Pearl Abyss, Which Is Why It Isn’t Getting One
Pearl Abyss confirmed that Crimson Desert will not receive a public demo, citing the difficulty of representing its massive open‑world experience in a standalone build. The current demo assets are limited to boss‑fight save states, which do not showcase the...
By GamingBolt
News•Feb 16, 2026
Get some Quality Horror in the Love You to Death Humble Bundle
The Love You to Death Humble Bundle bundles nine highly‑rated horror games for £10.53, targeting budget‑conscious gamers. Each title boasts at least an 85% positive rating on Steam, with many achieving 90%‑plus. All games are Steam Deck verified or playable,...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 13, 2026
As Fractured Conquest Test Invites Go Out, We Get a Snapshot of Who's Interested and What They Want From a...
Happy Cauldron opened sign‑ups for Fractured Conquest's first pre‑alpha test, receiving hundreds of applications each day. About one‑third of applicants are newcomers to the franchise, while the rest are seasoned MMO, survival, and sandbox players. Respondents highlighted frustrations with grindy...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 13, 2026
Konami's Octopus Game Has a Demo You Can Play Right Now
Konami announced the April 2, 2026 launch of "Darwin’s Paradox," an octopus‑themed side‑scrolling adventure developed by French indie ZDT Studio. A free "Tactical Octopus Action" demo, blending Metal Gear Solid stealth mechanics with unique underwater movement, is now live on Switch, PC,...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 13, 2026
How to Get the Simcalibur in The Sims 4
The Simcalibur, a legendary sword in The Sims 4 Royalty and Legacy, is hidden in the Verdemar district of Ondarion’s main square. To claim it, a Sim must reach Swordsmanship level 8 and hold the Champion of the People status, which requires...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 13, 2026
SEGA / Atlus Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Sale Live, Lowest Prices Ever for Sonic Origins, Etrian Odyssey HD, More
Nintendo has launched a SEGA/Atlus sale on both the Switch 2 and original Switch eShops, slashing prices on dozens of titles. Flagship discounts include Sonic Origins at $8.99, the Etrian Odyssey HD series under $16, and Persona 3 Reload at $41.99. The promotion...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 13, 2026
Battlefield Season 2 Roadmap And Game Changes Shared Ahead Of Next Week's Launch
EA announced Battlefield 6 Season 2 will drop on February 17, unveiling a three‑phase roadmap that adds new maps, limited‑time modes, and a Battle Royale duos experience. Phase 1, Extreme Measures, introduces the Contaminated map and a hallucinogenic VL‑7 smoke mechanic. Phase 2, Nightfall, delivers an...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 13, 2026
"It's Important that Our Game Doesn't Just Feel Like FromSoftware": Lords of the Fallen 2 Dev Says What Too Many...
CI Games’ creative strategist Ryan Hill explains that Lords of the Fallen 2 will not merely imitate FromSoftware’s formula. The studio is redesigning heavy attacks to break enemy guards and create meaningful combat choices. Director James Lowe emphasizes micro‑loops, enemy‑first tempo,...
By GamesRadar+
News•Feb 13, 2026
World of Warcraft Previews Midnight's New Hub, Silvermoon City
Blizzard previewed Silvermoon City, the central hub for the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion Midnight. The rebuilt city will host both Horde and Alliance players, with roughly one‑third reserved for Horde‑only activities. A dense network of profession trainers, vendors, portals,...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 13, 2026
Don't Lose Aggro Is a MMO-Style Roguelite Where You Play As A Tank, Demo Out Now
Don’t Lose Aggro is an indie roguelite that puts players in the tank role typical of MMORPGs, letting them protect companions or go solo against endless enemy waves. Developed by former MMO player Oren Koren, the game is currently showcased...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 13, 2026
Cronos: The New Dawn "Iron Rider" Skin Now Available, "Temporal Diver" Mode Coming Soon
Bloober Team has released a free Iron Rider skin for its survival‑horror title Cronos: The New Dawn. The update also teases the upcoming Temporal Diver mode, which will provide a lower‑difficulty option for Switch 2 players. Cronos continues to draw attention...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 13, 2026
Check Out a New Trailer and Gameplay for High on Life 2
Squanch Games has officially confirmed that its sequel High on Life 2 will launch on Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 console, with both digital and physical versions slated for April 20, 2026. The announcement follows earlier retailer listings that hinted at a Switch 2 release,...
By GoNintendo