Gaming News and Headlines
Gaming News and Headlines
Capcom unveiled a fourth Resident Evil Requiem trailer at Sony’s State of Play, revealing the silhouette of a blonde character believed to be Sherry Birkin. The hint ties the upcoming title to the Raccoon City survivors, including Leon Kennedy, and suggests a shared infection storyline. Requiem, slated for February 27, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC, appears to weave together plot threads from multiple franchise entries. The potential return of Sherry could deepen narrative links across the series.
Koei Tecmo rolled out Warriors: Abyss version 1.6.0, a substantial update for the Switch title. The patch introduces a camera‑distance slider, a new customization system, and a Sealing Ceremony that lets players ban previously unlocked heroes, formations, or treasures. It also...
VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA 2026 Kickoff launches Jan. 20‑Feb. 15, featuring 12 regional teams in a new triple‑elimination format. The structure creates three separate finals, each granting a Masters Santiago qualification and championship points toward the season’s Champions slots. Four 2025...
Xbox Game Pass announced two new additions on February 13, 2026: the day‑one sequel High on Life 2 and the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance. High on Life 2 will be available to Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers across Xbox Series X|S, PC and...
Feral Interactive has released the full‑console Tomb Raider on Android and iOS at $19.99, marking the first time the franchise’s complete experience is available on mobile. The port brings the Yamatai island adventure, complete with survival mechanics, crafting, and puzzle‑platforming, to...
Japanese developer Nippon Ichi Software announced that Hono‑gurashi no Niwa will launch on July 30 for Switch 1&2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The game introduces an optional Safe Livelihood Mode that lets players enjoy daily‑life activities without any horror events. While...
Embracer Group’s Q3 FY 2025/26 report reveals a strategic push to adopt AI‑driven tools across its game development pipeline while insisting that world‑building, storytelling and creative direction will stay human‑led. CEO Phil Rogers highlighted AI’s potential to accelerate asset creation,...
The IGDA Foundation has launched its first major visual rebrand, unveiling a new logo, refreshed website, and updated newsletter. The redesign keeps visual ties to the parent IGDA while emphasizing the Foundation’s focus on access, opportunity, and professional growth for...
The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) announced its first eight titles for the inaugural 2026 edition, spotlighting mobile games like Honor of Kings and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. National team slots range from 24 in Honor of Kings to 32 in...
WWE 2K26 drops PS4 and Xbox One support, launching March 13 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, enabling upgraded hair physics and more realistic wrestler models. The Creation Suite receives a major overhaul: body morphing returns after a decade, and the layer...
The latest Patch Notes roundup highlights three headline developments: indie rogue‑like Mewgenics recouped its development budget within three hours and sold half a million copies in 36 hours; Nexon’s Arc Raiders achieved “blockbuster” status with 14 million units sold and a peak...
CE‑Asia and SenseGames announced the AI LIMIT DLC “Eirene’s Furnace of War,” slated for release on March 27. The expansion continues Blader Arrisa’s story, introducing a new Temple of War area, a mysterious boss, and reworked classic bosses with tougher mechanics. It...
Sega Sammy’s Q3 report outlines a plan to launch four major new games for its core franchises by March 2027, alongside a push to boost sales capabilities. The only confirmed date is the Switch 2 release of Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage...
Black Ops 7’s Season 2 introduces the SG‑12 semi‑auto shotgun through the Escalation Directive event, unlocking a powerful slug‑based loadout for close‑range combat. The recommended build pairs a 17″ Universal Barrel, H‑Comb Extended Mag, Align‑Lite Grip, 3mW Motion Strike Laser, and 12 Gauge...
Konami’s eFootball 2026 released the Epic World Classics pack, featuring Gerd Müller, Gianfranco Zola and Pelé. Each player arrives with high‑OVR, double show‑time skills and distinct playstyles—Müller as a Fox‑in‑the‑Box striker, Zola as a Creative Playmaker with elite dribbling, and Pelé as...
The weekly digest highlights a wave of mobile and cross‑platform releases, including Tomb Raider’s first mobile entry at $19.99 and the upcoming Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse launching Feb 19 on Switch, PC, iOS and Android. EA Sports FC Tactical will be pulled...
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Testronic announced a wave of senior appointments to bolster its European Centre of Excellence, including CRO Samantha Williams taking a board seat, senior marketing manager Beata Czarnacka, and Director of Managed Clients Pawel Ziajka. The company also expanded operational leadership, with Chief People...
Sucker Punch announced that Ghost of Yōtei Legends, a free co‑op DLC, will arrive on March 10 as part of patch 1.5. The update adds four playable classes and two launch mission types—four‑player Survival and two‑player Story—while a Raid mode drops in April....
Capcom unveiled a new Pragmata World View trailer during Sony's State of Play, showcasing a lunar station area modeled after New York's Times Square. The release coincides with the game’s upcoming launch on April 24, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series...
Konami has launched the FIFAe World Cup 2026 Challenger Series, an in‑game qualification pathway for the upcoming eFootball World Cup. The series runs from February 12 to February 22, 2026, and features more than 110 FIFA Member Associations. It follows...
Sega has released Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties worldwide on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The package combines a full remake of the classic Yakuza 3 with a brand‑new narrative titled Dark Ties, starring Yoshitaka Mine. Both titles...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 captured the Game of the Year honor at the 29th Dice Awards during the Dice Summit in Las Vegas. The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences highlighted the title for its breakthrough interactive storytelling, technical innovation,...
Netmarble announced SOL: Enchant, a fantasy MMORPG built on Unreal Engine 5, slated for Android and iOS launch in the first half of 2026. Developed by Alt9— the core team behind Lineage M— the game introduces a Divine Authority system that lets...
Marvelous USA released Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on Feb 13, 2026. The launch adds digital Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Super Digital Deluxe editions priced $59.99‑$79.99, with a 10% discount for PlayStation Plus and Xbox Store shoppers...
Krafton unveiled Project Windless, a premium open‑world action RPG set in the pre‑quel era of the Korean fantasy series *The Bird That Drinks Tears*. Developed by Krafton Montréal with support from its Pangyo studio, the game targets PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S...
Overwatch Season 1 launches in 2026 with five brand‑new heroes and the introduction of subrole passives that affect every class. The patch overhauls tank health pools, adjusts key DPS perks for mobility and burst, and adds healing and utility tweaks to...
Ember Lab announced Kena: Scars of Kosmora, a sequel to its 2021 hit Kena: Bridge of Spirits, slated for release later in 2026 on PlayStation 5 and PC. The new title expands the adventure with a larger, region‑focused map and introduces...
Remedy Entertainment confirmed that the long‑awaited Max Payne 1 and Max Payne 2 remakes have entered full production, but all public communication is controlled by publisher Rockstar Games. Rockstar’s marketing resources remain fully dedicated to the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI launch, leaving...
Capcom has added the classic survival‑horror titles Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 to its Steam catalog, offering both games at a launch‑only price of $4.99. The 50 percent discount runs until February 26, 2026, mirroring a similar release on GOG earlier this year. The...
Sony’s latest State of Play, possibly its longest yet, showcased a slate of new PlayStation 5 titles including John Wick and Castlevania. The event culminated with a surprise God of War announcement: a remake of the original trilogy is in early...
Team Ninja is set to launch a modern remake of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly, arriving in a month. The overhaul replaces fixed camera angles with an over‑shoulder view, rebuilds visuals and 3D audio, and adds quality‑of‑life features like quick‑use items...
Capcom has unveiled the final pay‑per‑view pricing for Capcom Cup 12, cutting the cost from the originally announced $26 to $6 for a one‑day ticket and $10 for a two‑day pass. The same pricing applies to the Street Fighter League: World...
Crystal Dynamics announced Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered for March 3, 2026, featuring upgraded visuals, camera improvements, photo mode, and optional original graphics. The Deluxe Edition will also deliver lost levels, concept art, lore articles, and a playable demo of the...
Crimson Moon was unveiled during PlayStation’s State of Play, introducing a new action‑adventure IP from indie studio Probably Monsters. The trailer follows a Nephilim—half human, half angel—cutting through hordes of nightmarish monsters with methodical, sword‑and‑shield combat reminiscent of Souls‑like titles....
Russia is actively weaponising video games to recruit foreign fighters and conduct cognitive warfare. Recent Bloomberg reporting details how Russian recruiters used milsim games like Arma 3 and Discord to lure two South African men, who later fought and died in...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse was unveiled during PlayStation’s State of Play, marking a joint effort between Evil Empire, Motion Twin, and Konami to celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary. The new title is a 2D exploration‑action game set in 1499 Paris, following...
Ubisoft is releasing Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition tomorrow on PC, consoles, and Ubisoft+. The compilation bundles the original 1995 platformer alongside several later versions, a brand‑new documentary, and an unreleased SNES prototype. New content is designed to preserve the franchise’s...
Konami announced its new original JRPG, *Rev.Noir*, during Sony’s February 2026 State of Play, releasing only a teaser trailer. The footage introduces a world plagued by a phenomenon called lightfall and a protagonist, Asch, who appears to rewind time to...
Koei Tecmo surprised fans at the State of Play event by unveiling Dead or Alive 6: Last Round and confirming a new Dead or Alive title for the series’ 30th anniversary. Last Round is an enhanced PS5 version of the 2019...
Microsoft’s FY2026 Q2 earnings reveal a 9% YoY drop in total gaming revenue, with Xbox hardware sales plunging 32% due to lower console volumes. The filing attributes the broader gaming slowdown to a strong 2024 first‑party content year that inflated...
PlayStation’s State of Play event on February 2 kicks off at 2 p.m. PT and will run for over an hour, longer than typical streams. The broadcast is expected to reveal new details for the upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a...
Kojima Productions announced during the February 2026 State of Play that Death Stranding 2 will receive a PC port, slated for release on March 19, 2026. The port arrives after the game’s PS5 launch and will include DualSense controller support, frame generation, and...
Phaser Editor introduces one‑time, fixed‑duration licences alongside its existing subscription plans. Developers can now purchase licences for one, three, or six months in either the Developer or Professional tier, eliminating auto‑renewal. The new system also adds licence transfer and gifting...
Sanrio and Crypton’s Hatsune Miku are releasing a new Sakura‑themed plush line featuring Cinnamoroll. Two four‑piece sets of 10 cm figures—one with the characters lying down, another standing—debut as Sega arcade prizes in Japan on March 13, 2026. The toys showcase Sakura Miku...
Ghost Gaming announced the three‑day "Build Together: Gaming, Storytelling & Belonging" event for Feb. 20‑22 in Atlanta, spanning Georgia State University and Spelman College. The initiative, backed by Ghost Launchpad, Shine A Light Gaming, Georgia Humanities and other partners, aims...
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is set to launch on PS5 and PC on March 16, 2026, with a mobile release a week later on March 23, 2026. The game follows Tristan Liones, the son of series protagonists Meliodas and...
Respawn Entertainment unveiled the Road Ahead 2026 roadmap for Apex Legends, outlining content through Season 32. Season 28 launches now with Hardlight, Fuse rework, and updates to Bloodhound and Catalyst. Future seasons introduce new legends, a Skirmisher, Recon overhaul, Akimbo...
Bluepoch Games has launched Phase II of the 2026 Mystery Box Carnival in Reverse 1999, transporting the game’s timeline from 1999 to a stylised 1936 Paris. The update introduces two new 6‑star Arcanists—Brume, a Parisian taxi driver, and Beryl, a legendary diviner—alongside...
ARC Raiders sold over 14 million copies in just three months, delivering roughly $560 million in revenue and accounting for a significant share of Nexon's $3.1 billion earnings. The title outperformed many recent AAA blockbusters despite launching alongside heavyweight franchises like Battlefield 6 and...
Roadside Research has launched into early access with a strong emphasis on cooperative play, supporting up to four players per session. The game works on both Xbox Game Pass and Steam, allowing hosts to create dedicated co‑op saves and invite...
