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French CS:GO franchise 3DMAX announced a major roster overhaul, swapping rifler Alexandre "bodyy" Pianaro for Kévin "misutaaa" Rabier and promoting former coach Damien "wasiNk" Dufour to head coach. Veteran Nathan "NBK-" Schmitt will join as the team's first assistant coach. The moves come after a 3‑7 start, early exits from BLAST Bounty, IEM Krakow and PGL Cluj‑Napoca, and a qualifier loss to M1X KS. If finalized, the refreshed lineup aims to reverse the slump and re‑establish 3DMAX as a French powerhouse.
ByteBrew has introduced ByteBrew Ads, an AI‑powered cross‑promotion ad network that lets developers move high‑value users between apps in their portfolio. The service relies on Ctrl, the company’s proprietary AI engine trained on massive app data, to target users based...
Studio Khara and CloverWorks announced a brand‑new Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series, with acclaimed game writer Yoko Taro handling series composition and screenplay. The project, unveiled at the Evangelion 30th Anniversary festival, brings together veteran directors Kazuya Tsurumaki and Tōko...
Roblox announced a Global Parent Council of 80 parents and caregivers spanning 32 countries, alongside a new Parent Champions programme. The council, representing expertise in psychology, education, digital well‑being, law enforcement and gaming, will meet quarterly to advise on safety...
The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) has signed memoranda of understanding with ROC Esports and Team Stallion to develop Saudi esports talent. The agreements will deliver joint training, specialised programs through the Saudi Esports Academy, and create clearer career pathways for...
Savvy Games Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the American University of Bahrain under its Savvy Academy talent‑development program. The MoU will enable Media and Design students to undertake internships, studio visits and hands‑on projects that mirror professional...
Windrose, a co‑op pirate survival title, launched its Steam demo on Feb 17 and quickly attracted massive attention, peaking at over 22,000 concurrent players. The demo’s popularity propelled the game past one million wishlists, placing it among Steam’s top‑20 most‑wishlisted titles....
Phil Spencer’s retirement paved the way for Asha Sharma to become Xbox’s new CEO, and she immediately sparked fan excitement by asking on X if the classic Xbox 360 blades dashboard should return. The tweet ignited a nostalgic frenzy, though...
Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo’s hidden boss fight against Akuma sparked a fan myth that a second secret opponent, “Sheng Long,” existed. The rumor originated from a mistranslation and was amplified by April Fools jokes and fan‑made videos that depicted the character as...
Former Saints Row design director Chris Stockman says the franchise is effectively dead after Embracer Group failed to respond to his pre‑quel pitch. Stockman, now leading Bit Planet Games, proposed a 1970s‑set story that initially sparked online buzz, but Embracer,...
Directors Makoto Shibata and Hidehiko Nakajima confirmed that Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly will receive a full remake, largely in response to persistent fan demand. The game launches on March 12, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo...
Outright Games announced that DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos will be removed from the Xbox digital store in March after its DC licensing agreement expired. The title is currently on a steep 90% discount, priced at $3.99 until February 25, prompting...
Heroic Games Launcher 2.20.0 has been released as a pure bug‑fix update, targeting UI glitches, offline support, and integration issues across Epic, GOG, and How Long To Beat services. The patch resolves dropdown scrolling, RTL layout, and text‑wrapping bugs while...
An insider from TheGhostOfHope reports that Activision and Microsoft are weighing a standalone Call of Duty: Zombies title, potentially launching alongside a traditional multiplayer release on the next‑gen Xbox. The idea emerged after the Xbox launch delay forced a rethink...
Kitten Space Agency, a spiritual successor to Kerbal Space Program, has released an early‑stage Linux build for public testing. The trial version is available via a direct download link, though it remains rough and may require work‑arounds. Founder Dean Hall...
Chicago Midway International Airport has opened Gameway, a premium video‑gaming lounge featuring high‑end PCs, Xbox and PlayStation stations, high‑speed Wi‑Fi, and a full beverage bar. The lounge is part of a broader $75 million concessions investment that has added roughly 30,000 sq ft...
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot announced new Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry installments while outlining a €200 million cost‑reduction plan that includes selective restructuring and tighter workforce management. The company is reorganising into autonomous "creative houses" such as Vantage Studios, which will oversee...
The PlayStation Gameplay Chart for the week ending February 22 2026, compiled from over 2.9 million active accounts, lists Fortnite as the most-played title followed by Roblox and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. Free‑to‑play and cross‑platform games dominate the top ten, while EA...
Tencent has reportedly closed its TiMi Montreal studio, which was founded in 2021 to develop a AAA open‑world, service‑focused game for PC and consoles. The studio never shipped a title in its five‑year run, despite hiring former Assassin’s Creed creative...
Microsoft Gaming announced a top‑level reshuffle, with former CoreAI president Asha Sharma taking over as EVP and CEO and veteran Matt Booty becoming EVP and chief content officer. Unity added Bernard Kim to its board while co‑founder David Helgason and...
Mesa 25.3.6 has been released as the final bug‑fix update for the 25 driver series, signaling the end of active maintenance for that branch. The patch addresses regressions in radeonsi, Venus, and ANV drivers, including a GL_FEEDBACK coordinate bug and...
Wine 11.3 arrives with a suite of compatibility fixes aimed at improving Windows application and game performance on Linux. The release upgrades the bundled Mono engine to version 11.0.0 and vkd3d to 1.19, introducing new DirectSound FIR filtering and GPU...
Blueprint Gaming’s Frankenstein’s Fortune and Playson’s Tornado Power: Hold and Win are new 5×3 and 3×4 slots that emphasize straightforward gameplay with fixed paylines and robust bonus features. Frankenstein’s Fortune uses a Collect mechanic and colored jars to trigger Cash...
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GameSkills, the Creative Europe MEDIA‑backed initiative, has announced the first lineup of experts for its 2026 European Studio Training Programme. The remote curriculum, running April‑November 2026, will feature specialists in AI, accessibility, sustainability, design, and market strategy, culminating in an in‑person summit...
Highguard, Wildlight Entertainment's hero shooter released on January 26 2026, has plummeted to roughly 2,458th on Steam’s revenue‑based charts. Its earnings now trail legacy titles such as Call of Duty (2003), BioShock Infinite, and Red Dead Online, and it generates less revenue than...
MiHoYo’s Luna V update introduces Varka, a new 5‑star Anemo character, with a dedicated banner slated to go live once post‑maintenance ends on February 24. The countdown aligns with the studio’s standard rollout times—7 PM PT, 9 PM CT, 10 PM ET, 3 AM UTC, and 4 AM CET. Varka’s banner features...
Two iconic Toaplan shooters, Twin Cobra (1988) and Tiger‑Heli (1985), arrive on PS4 on February 26 as part of M2’s retro compilation. The base package offers arcade‑accurate ports with quality‑of‑life upgrades such as customizable overlays and a Super Easy difficulty mode,...
Final Fantasy 7 Remake climbed to No. 2 on the US Nintendo charts for January 2026, trailing only Pokémon Legends: Z‑A. The title’s multi‑platform launch on Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation boosted its visibility after a modest December ranking. At a $39.99 price point, the...
SNK confirmed Round 3 of the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves × Street Fighter 6 crossover, slated for release on February 26. The update adds new DLC characters, including Nightmare Geese, and reintroduces the classic basketball bonus stage from Street Fighter III. Narrative elements...
Blizzard announced the Diablo IV 2.6.0 public test realm will run from February 3‑10, introducing a new Killstreak system and extensive balance tweaks. The PTR serves as a preview for Season 12, which will bridge to the Lord of Hatred expansion slated for...
King Art Games told PC Gamer it isn’t anxious about Creative Assembly’s upcoming Total War: Warhammer 40K, likening the overlap to the internet’s “two cakes” meme. The studio says Dawn of War 4 will stick to tight, cover‑based squad combat while Total War...
Peter Molyneux has officially endorsed Playground Games' upcoming Fable reboot, noting the new Albion looks cleaner than the original. The January gameplay showcase confirmed the return of classic humor and chicken‑kicking mechanics, while highlighting Unreal Engine 5’s high‑fidelity visuals. A release...
To mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, The Pokémon Company unveiled a distinct logo for each of the 1,025 creatures in the franchise. Each design incorporates a stylized “3” colored by the Pokémon’s type and the creature emerging from a “0”. The...
Creative has refreshed its popular Sound BlasterX G6 external gaming DAC/amp by introducing a USB‑C version (model SBX‑G6UC) while retaining the original’s design and feature set. The update swaps the legacy micro‑USB connector for a modern USB‑C port, simplifying daily...
Roblox creators are actively pursuing film and television adaptations of their original intellectual property, viewing entertainment deals as a lucrative new revenue channel. The platform’s user engagement is nearing that of major streaming services, with Q3 2025 user hours reaching...
Arc Raiders players are using a new cheat that instantly creates extraction hatches beneath downed characters, allowing them to escape with loot regardless of location. The hack, showcased in a TikTok video shared on Reddit, is being sold through real‑money...
Karmine Corp defeated Team Vitality in the Losers’ Bracket of the LEC Versus playoffs, securing the final top‑four slot for Barcelona. The series went 2‑1, with KC overturning a 0‑1 deficit and delivering a 20‑2 kill blowout in game three....
The article outlines the optimal Battlefield 6 DRS‑IAR loadout for Season 2, focusing on a Support class with Combat Medic training. It recommends a Lightened Suppressor, 20″ SDM‑R barrel, 6H64 Vertical underbarrel, Polymer Case ammo, a 36‑round magazine, and an OSA‑7 1.00x...
An enthusiastic modder has released "Mutant Powers Marvels X‑Men", a fan‑made conversion that lets players control iconic X‑Men such as Wolverine, Cyclops, and Storm within Baldur's Gate 3. The mod replaces superhero costumes with medieval‑styled outfits and incorporates dialogue snippets from...
Nintendo’s North American eShop has launched a massive discount event, slashing prices on more than 200 Switch titles. Flagship indie releases such as Bear and Breakfast, Neva and Planet of Lana hit their lowest ever price points, with discounts reaching...
Supermassive Games announced Directive 8020, the first sci‑fi installment of the Dark Pictures Anthology, slated for release on May 12, 2026 across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game follows the Cassiopeia crew as a shapeshifting alien stalks them on a crashed colony...
The new GameRant guide lists all 35 notes and documents hidden in Poppy Playtime Chapter 5, offering step‑by‑step locations from the opening chase to the Data Center finale. It details secret magnetic‑surface puzzles, hidden rooms, and specific item interactions required to...
The article lists ten PS4 games that kept couch co‑op vibrant despite an industry shift away from split‑screen. It highlights titles such as The Playroom VR, Helldivers, Overcooked, and Borderlands 3, noting unique features like VR‑paired play and chaotic friendly‑fire mechanics. By...
Roblox’s Retro Tower Defense received an updated tier list on February 22, 2026, highlighting 4x4x4x4 as the current top‑tier unit. The guide emphasizes Noli for pure DPS, Mage for AoE damage, and Helper Bot for tower‑stat boosts, while noting that Epic‑rarity heroes...
YouTube star Markiplier announced he will no longer play the Poppy Playtime series after a five‑hour livestream of Chapter 5 left him frustrated. He condemned the chapter’s disjointed narrative and relentless chase sequences, calling the experience “a f**king mess.” Despite the...
Dplus KIA pulled off a dramatic reverse sweep of T1, winning the lower‑bracket series 3‑1 to clinch the final LCK Cup 2026 ticket to Hong Kong. The comeback marked the first reverse sweep in DK’s history and T1’s first such loss...
Nintendo’s February 22 2026 pre‑order roundup reveals a robust launch slate for the Switch 2 and the legacy Switch across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The lineup kicks off on Feb 27 with multiple Resident Evil bundles and spans over 60...
Battleplan, the latest title from Canadian studio Foolish Mortals Games, puts players in a WWII map‑room where they issue high‑level orders to shape the Normandy campaign. The game blends tactical arrow‑based planning with grand‑strategy depth, offering both historical divisions and...
HOTU captured the Roman Imperium Cup V title, earning a $5,929 first‑place prize and climbing to 21st on the global Valve standings. The team swept Betclic and fnatic before defeating Gentle Mates in the final, despite a 13‑0 loss on...
EA Sports has revamped the 1‑of‑3 88+ Encore Icon Player Pick SBC in FIFA 26 Ultimate Team, now awarding three Icon cards and letting players keep their preferred choice. The updated pool adds Team of the Year (TOTY) Icons alongside...
