Gaming News and Headlines
Gaming News and Headlines
Capcom added the Shatterseal Great Sword to Monster Hunter Wilds in the February 2026 title update, but it can only be crafted using the Master Craftsman's Blueprint. The blueprint is earned by completing the new Every Hunter's Dream quest, which requires defeating four Tempered Quematrice and a Tempered Mizutsune within 50 minutes and with no more than three faints. Players must finish this event three times to collect the three blueprints needed for both the Shatterseal and its Drakesnest variant. The weapon offers 198 attack, white sharpness and three level‑2 decoration slots, but lacks elemental damage.
Starsand Island’s farming mechanic hinges on a tiered Farmer Certification, which unlocks progressively valuable seeds and tools. Players start by completing Graminova’s Sprouting Hope quest to earn the Apprentice certification, then advance through Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Expert levels. The...
Mortal Kombat 9’s single‑player story mode has been dissected, tallying each fighter’s victories and defeats across sixteen chapters and numerous cut‑scene battles. Raiden, Sindel, Kuai Liang and Liu Kang emerge as the top winners, while Bi‑Han, Johnny Cage and Quan Chi accumulate the most losses,...
CipSoft released Persist Online version 0.6.0.70, adding quest markers, adjusting wind effects, reworking faction logic, and fixing core bugs. The patch emphasizes usability, reducing motion‑sickness, and clarifying combat requirements for new players. These changes improve onboarding and stability as the...
Windrose’s early‑game “I Need a Bigger Boat” quest guides players to acquire a larger vessel by repairing a wrecked ship on the second island. Players must first finish the “Rescuing the Crew” quest to recruit a repair crew, then locate...
Copper Ingots are a core resource in Windrose, required for quests, tools, and base upgrades. Players first encounter them during the tutorial, where they craft a stone pickaxe, mine copper ore, and build a charcoal kiln and smelting furnace. Converting...
Indie studio ThunderRam Studios is set to launch its deck‑building title Grimslair on March 6, 2026, exactly one day after Mega Crit’s Slay the Spire 2 enters Steam Early Access on March 5. The proximity of the two releases has sparked concern that Grimslair could...
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut captured his 30th HLTV × 1XBET MVP award at PGL Cluj‑Napoca 2026, extending his lead over s1mple by nine medals. He posted a 1.39 overall rating and a 1.44 median map rating while Vitality swept all six matches against top‑11 ranked...
Visionary Realms announced a major update for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen that reworks the Summoner class and adds the first Nightfall Crypt dungeon. The Summoner will now start with both Fury and Zephyr companions, gain pet gear slots, floating...
Unchained Entertainment released a new development video showcasing a comprehensive visual overhaul for Camelot Unchained as it approaches its 2026 launch. Art Lead Evan Schumacher explained that legacy assets are being rebuilt to meet modern engine standards, improving character models,...
Nintendo’s eShop update for February 22, 2026 highlights a stark size divide between flagship AAA ports on the upcoming Switch 2 and the extensive indie catalog on the current Switch. Heavyweights such as Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition (61 GB) and Resident Evil titles (20‑29 GB) dominate the...
Fate Trigger, a hero‑based tactical shooter, has launched a Twitch Drops promotion to coincide with its Steam Next Fest playtest. The event runs from 20 February to 1 March, rewarding viewers who watch streams in the game’s Twitch category. Players must link...
Top Dragon Ball FighterZ competitor Inzem, fresh off victories at EVO 2024, CEO 2024 and a runner‑up finish at the 2024‑2025 World Tour Finals, released a new 2XKO tier list. The list places Yasuo and Ekko at the apex in the "Rulebreakers"...
Gust’s Atelier Ryza producer Junzo Hosoi revealed that the protagonist’s “plump” figure was the result of extensive market research. The team analyzed global body‑type preferences and aimed to place Ryza in the middle of cultural and economic trends. This design...
Jagex announced the removal of all Auras from Runescape as part of its Road to Restoration overhaul. Auras, time‑gated buffs tied to the loyalty subscription, forced players into hour‑long play windows and created cooldown anxiety. The company says the most...
Arrowhead’s Helldivers 2 staged the high‑stakes Operation Valid Pretext on Cyberstan, tasking players with overrunning massive Automaton cities using new gear like the explosive hammer and Bastion Tank. The mission failed after reserves ran out, prompting an in‑game tweet warning of...
Vicarious Visions, teetering on the brink of insolvency, secured a $1 million loan and pitched a handheld Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater to Activision using fabricated screenshots. The studio overcame the Game Boy Advance’s storage limits by rendering 3D polygonal skaters at...
The next Sky: Children of Light update introduces a streamlined user‑generated content (UGC) creation flow, allowing players to launch shared creations instantly from the Spells page. Each day, users can craft a message boat, shared memory, and shared space for...
Sony's unexpected shutdown of Bluepoint Games left roughly 70 developers seeking new roles. CI Games CEO Marek Tyminski publicly invited those talent to join the upcoming Lords of the Fallen 2 project, emphasizing multiple, some unlisted, positions. The outreach signals a...
Microsoft announced a sweeping Xbox leadership overhaul as Phil Spencer retires, Asha Sharma steps in as Gaming CEO, and Matt Booty becomes Chief Content Officer. In the same wave, longtime Xbox President Sarah Bond resigned, citing personal and professional timing,...
Bandai Namco’s mysterious Dragon Ball project, previously codenamed AGE 1000, has been unintentionally identified as Dragon Ball XenoVerse 3 following a leak from the company’s Southeast Asia YouTube playlist. The playlist, titled “Dragon Ball XenoVerse 3,” displayed the initial reveal trailer before being removed after fans...
The episode reports that Tencent has shut down its TiMi Montreal studio, which never released a game during its five-year existence. The closure was hinted at for weeks, confirmed by a programmer’s LinkedIn post, and reflects a broader retreat by...
Resident Evil Requiem, releasing Feb. 28, introduces an older Leon S. Kennedy while iconic heroines Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, and Rebecca Chambers appear unchanged. The lack of aging for the women is explained by in‑universe lore that their exposure to various...
Wild Hearts, Koei Tecmo's monster‑hunting title published by EA, launched in February 2023 with high expectations but suffered severe performance problems on PC and later on the Switch. The game introduces a streamlined weapon roster and a unique Karakuri system that...
Two years after its Early Access debut, Nightingale released a patch that adds cross‑platform multiplayer between Steam and Epic Games Store. The update uses a simple Join Code system, allowing players from both stores to join the same sessions. It...
PGL and the Romanian city of Cluj‑Napoca have extended their partnership through 2029, confirming the BT Arena as the permanent venue for the CS2 flagship tournament. Dates for the 2027 and 2028 editions are locked in for mid‑February, with the...
Protect the King, a Roblox tower‑defense game, has released two active promotional codes—FREEGOLD (50 gold) and GOLD30 (30 gold). The article details step‑by‑step redemption, common troubleshooting tips, and notes that expired codes like HARBINGER no longer work. It also directs...
G’AIM’E released a dedicated Time Crisis light‑gun console to mark the franchise’s 30th anniversary, offering a plug‑and‑play system that runs up to four classic arcade shooters on any modern TV via AI‑based screen recognition. Three pricing tiers – Basic ($99),...
PlayStation announced a strategic shift toward younger gamers during its February State of Play, unveiling titles such as Kena: Scars of Kosmora, Horizon Hunters Gathering, and a T‑rated God of War: Sons of Sparta. Sony is publishing indie‑developed Kena directly,...
A fan modder on GameBanana has introduced the meme‑born character John Dragon Ball, also known as John 1000, into the fighting game *Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero*. The mod replaces the game’s overpowered Beast Gohan with a custom model that mirrors the mysterious hero teased in the...
Nintendo and Illumination have launched a new line of Super Mario Galaxy movie merchandise, headlined by the Hatchin' Yoshi interactive figure. The toy retails for $149.99 at Walmart in the United States and costs £59.99 (≈$80) in the United Kingdom starting April 1, 2026....
Sarah Bond resigned as Xbox president and COO, coinciding with Phil Spencer’s announced retirement as CEO. Bond, who spent eight years in senior roles and served as the No. 2 executive alongside Matt Booty, is leaving the company. Matt Booty will...
A fan‑created mod by Nanobuds and mRama introduces Paper Mario as a fully playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The mod features a unique partner‑wheel special that summons eight iconic Paper Mario allies, each usable up to three times per stock. Its...
Within two weeks of its launch, a player known as Vikaluka defeated Nioh 3’s final boss Hiruko with a single hit on New Game Plus. The kill was achieved by stacking multiple strength‑boosting talismans and deliberately leaving gear slots empty to...
Nacon’s Revolution X Unlimited Xbox controller launches as a premium, Xbox‑Elite‑style pad with swappable sticks, rear paddles, a tiny customizable screen, and a full suite of accessories. Reviewers praise its chunky, comfortable feel and clicky button response, noting it competes directly with...
Pokemon fans are sidestepping the steep price tags of official Lego Pokemon sets by repurposing the $49.99 Sea Animals: Beautiful Rescue kit to construct four fan‑designed Pokemon, including Omanyte, Horsea, and Reshiram. The official Pokemon Lego line launches with prices...
Microsoft’s Lunar New Year Xbox Sale, ending February 25 2026, slashes prices on four classic Tomb Raider Xbox 360 titles. Tomb Raider Legend drops 60% to $7.99, while Anniversary, Underworld and the spin‑off Guardian of Light each fall 85% to roughly $2‑$2.24. Except for Guardian...
Eleventh Hour Games has timed Last Epoch Season 4 to avoid direct competition with Path of Exile 3.28 and Diablo 4’s Lord of Hatred expansion, launching March 26. After a turbulent period marked by delayed seasons, a Krafton partnership, and mixed player sentiment, the...
Instagram creator Jake Laser engineered a life-size Freddy Fazbear suit that incorporates a functional spring‑lock mechanism, mimicking the lethal animatronic from the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. The costume uses nanotech memory metal that contracts when electrified, allowing the endoskeleton...
Honor of Kings Major League (KML) Spring 2026 will host its first offline esports tournament from March 12 to March 22, 2026. Ten teams—three invited and seven qualifiers—will battle for a single direct slot to the 2026 Honor of Kings...
Hytale’s early‑access phase is thriving as Hypixel rolls out a steady stream of quality‑of‑life updates, including temporary fixes like infinite water. Founder Simon Collins‑Laflamme says these shortcuts address current pain points but are not intended as permanent solutions. The team...
A dedicated fan has built a playable VR port of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic prologue using Unity, showcasing lightsaber combat, force powers, and environmental interaction. The developer cites animation fidelity as the primary technical obstacle before...
Nintendo released its Switch 2 eShop charts for February 22, 2026, listing the top‑selling titles across all games and download‑only categories. Mario Tennis Fever tops the overall list, while Resident Evil titles occupy several of the top five spots. Legacy AAA franchises such...
Destructoid’s tier list ranks Super Battle Golf’s items by effectiveness, placing the Rocket Launcher, Spring Boots, Dueling Pistol and Electromagnet in the dominant S‑tier. A‑tier items like the Air Horn, Golf Cart and Coffee offer solid utility but depend on...
Stellar Blade, the action‑RPG that launched on PC last June, continues to draw attention as Fanatical slashes 30% off both the Standard and Complete editions. The Standard edition now costs $41.99/£41.99, while the Complete edition drops to $55.99/£55.99 and bundles...
The long‑awaited Genshin Impact anime, announced in 2022, has been confirmed to remain in production at ufotable after a period of silence. A new promotional reel placed the project alongside major titles like Demon Slayer Infinity Castle, confirming its ongoing...
Nintendo’s Switch 2 launched in April 2025, but many developers still lack access to official dev kits two months later. Reports from Digital Foundry and Arkaden reveal that both indie and AAA studios are struggling to obtain hardware, with some being...
Famitsu’s February 21 2026 issue released scores for four new titles, using its traditional four‑critic, 1‑to‑10 rating system that totals out of 40. Cairn earned 34 points (8/9/8/9), Reanimal a uniform 32 (8/8/8/8), Revolgear Zero posted 30 (8/8/7/7), and Candy Rangers received...
Capcom unveiled the trailer and developer walkthrough for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the latest turn‑based RPG for Nintendo Switch. The game follows a Rider who bonds with Monsties in a world set two centuries after a kingdom‑splitting war, featuring...
The Pokémon Company announced that legendary bird Zapdos will debut in Pokémon UNITE on February 27, 2026, followed later by Articuno and Moltres. Zapdos transitions from a wild encounter to a playable character, adding a powerful electric option to the roster. The update...
