Social•Feb 20, 2026
Digital Game Purchases Remain Unresellable in 2026
The concept of digital asset ownership applies to entire games on PC and console, too. It's 2026, and we still cannot sell or just transfer our "used" digital games once we bought them. Am I the only one who thinks this is incredible, especially given games are US$70-80 now?
By Serkan Toto
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Preparing to Share Lessons on Surviving Long Projects
It’s been a long time since I did a non-technical speech. After this game ships I’ll do a talk called Surviving Long Projects. It will be good and useful. (Not sure if there will be a suitable conference or I will do...
By Jonathan Blow
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Sony Shuts Down Talented Bluepoint Despite Stellar PlayStation Work
"Bluepoint is an incredibly talented team and their technical expertise has delivered exceptional experiences for the PlayStation community" Which is why Sony's closing the whole thing down. https://t.co/UV5eOuC38P
By Ethan Gach
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Vote with Emojis for Cluj's Most Exciting Final
Can't do a poll. Use the corresponding emoticon to represent your opinion on which potential final would offer the most entertment at Cluj ✊ 🥕 Vitality vs Falcons 🥔 Vitality vs MOUZ 🥜 Furia vs MOUZ 🥦 Furia vs Falcons
By Chad “SPUNJ” Burchill
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Tencent's Tiny Wildlight Stake Dwarfed by Massive Cash Flow
Tencent's free cash flow last quarter was US$13B, so the amount they invested in Wildlight is (probably) minuscule for them. They and competitor Netease are in plenty of other deals that are not made public, both in the West...
By Serkan Toto
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Todd Howard Confirms Elder Scrolls VI Still Years Away
Todd Howard says it's "going to be a while yet" until the release of The Elder Scrolls VI. (Source: Kinda Funny Games Interview) https://t.co/qSeOEFnwNW
By Geoff Keighley
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Esports Leagues only Revamp Broadcasts After Talent Complaints
Funny how esports leagues suddenly find the need to take their broadcasts "in a new direction" when talent speaks out about issues.
By Erik “DoA” Lonnquist
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Marathon Maps Feel Static Despite Promised Dynamic Events
One of my big questions for Marathon is how dynamic and alive each map will feel. In-game events described like this doesn't spur the imagination much https://t.co/nUrm93blOg https://t.co/cqpSGkhwiV
By Ethan Gach
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Todd Howard: Leaks Never Damage a Game’s Success
Todd Howard says he doesn't think a leak has ever hurt the success of a game https://t.co/4NImrpYtkl
By Ethan Gach
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Game Scripts Are Living Maps, AI Powers Unlimited Modding
A few years ago, a gaming executive explained to me that while the writer’s rooms in Hollywood and gaming look similar during ideation, they diverge sharply during production. A TV script is a closed loop—a linear journey from point A...
By Andrew Rosen
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Embracing Brutal Difficulty in Modern Horror Platformers
For @RemapRadio, I spoke with Love Eternal designer Toby Alden about making a game with an alienating level of challenge in an era where games are often trying to appeal to wider audiences. Plus, it's a horror platformer. Of course...
By Patrick Klepek
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Night Raises $70M to Expand Gaming Business
News: Night, a leading talent representative for creators like @KaiCenat, has raised $70 million to expand its business in gaming (and other areas).
By Lucas Shaw
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Legendary Sci‑fi Authors
Yano san dug up the novel from the Japanese limited edition of MGS3. At the time, neither the contributors nor I had any fear. The energy we had was incredible. The lineup of contributors has now become legendary: Stanisław Lem,...
By Hideo Kojima (EN)
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Steam Decks Unavailable in US Amid Supply Shortages
All Steam Decks are currently out of stock in the US. Per Valve, Steam Deck OLED may be out-of-stock intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages. https://t.co/GUyAgX5EXz
By Geoff Keighley
Social•Feb 16, 2026
Japanese Sample of Wood Kid's Death Stranding 2 OST Arrives
The original soundtrack of WOOD KID’s DEATH STRANDING 2. The Japanese version CD sample arrived. https://t.co/9CWtznkNUO
By Hideo Kojima (EN)