
KRAFTON has launched a new "Career Mode" for Battlegrounds Mobile India that converts in‑game behavior into measurable soft‑skill indicators. The tool analyzes gameplay statistics and scenario‑based responses, then generates a personalized report highlighting traits such as communication, teamwork, and leadership. Users obtain the report by uploading a screenshot of their stats, with no extra downloads or login required. KRAFTON stresses the feature is not a hiring test but a way for gamers to articulate strengths for academic or internship applications.

WEMADE has introduced the Cannon, a new ranged, physical‑damage class for the global version of NIGHT CROWS ahead of its second anniversary. The class emphasizes long‑range suppression, area bombardment, and status‑effect attacks to control large‑scale battles. Its unique Tactical Variation...

Battlestate Games, the studio behind Escape from Tarkov, released a teaser for its new sci‑fi title COR3. The video depicts a ruined futuristic city, an orbital colony, and an astronaut with a red‑star Bogatyr suit giving a middle‑finger salute. The...

Escape from Duckov, a parody of the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov, announced an official collaboration with the original title. Battlestate Games revealed the partnership on X, teasing a joint event with a "Wanna party up?" teaser image. Duckov retains...

Christy Tanner has been appointed chief executive of New York Public Radio, taking the helm on February 4, 2026. Tanner arrives from a distinguished career at CBS News, the Associated Press, and as former head of TV Guide Digital, where...

Rafitorcha’s new indie title Skull & Crossbow launches on Itch.io, turning the infamous "Attract Mode" creepypasta into a retro arcade shooter. The game emphasizes precision shooting and strategic movement over speed, using simple WASD/arrow keys and a space‑bar fire mechanic....

Disney and Chase launched the Disney Inspire Visa Card on Feb 3, 2026, adding a premium offering to the existing Disney Visa lineup. The card carries a $149 annual fee and bundles a $300 statement credit after $1,000 spend in the first...

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Montana has commissioned the 75 MW/150 MWh Glacier Battery System near Cut Bank, a $100 million investment that bolsters grid reliability. The battery storage enables rapid response to fluctuations from wind and solar generation. It also allows BHE Montana to...

On January 1, 2026 the United States enforced foreign‑entity‑of‑concern (FEOC) restrictions and a 25% Section 301 tariff on Chinese‑origin battery energy storage systems (BESS). The new rules have shifted procurement from a price‑only focus to a comprehensive risk‑management approach that evaluates supply‑chain...

Scotiabank’s Global Head of FICC, Stephanie Larivière, said heightened U.S. dollar strength and tariff‑driven trade uncertainty have spurred a surge in demand for structured foreign‑exchange hedges. Clients are increasingly looking beyond the dollar, favoring non‑dollar crosses such as the Mexican peso,...

Belarusian balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes entered Polish airspace for a third consecutive night, prompting temporary civil‑aviation restrictions in the Podlaskie region. The incursions are viewed as low‑cost, low‑escalation tests of Poland’s air‑defence systems and an attempt to sow friction within...

Nuveen Infrastructure’s managing director Isabel Rodriguez de Rivera warned that Spain’s energy‑storage market still lacks a complete regulatory framework, hindering bankability of large‑scale battery projects. While the EU’s Clean Energy Package has spurred overall European BESS growth, national gaps persist,...

German utility Uniper has signed a conditional supply framework with CMBlu Energy to procure at least 5 GWh of the firm’s organic solid‑flow batteries. The agreement, running through 2037, allows Uniper to take delivery in 100 MWh blocks beginning in 2027 after...

HSBC has finalized the buyout of Hang Seng Bank, marking Hong Kong's largest privatization and the biggest financial services acquisition in the market. The transaction delists Hang Seng, aiming to merge digital banking capabilities while preserving distinct brand identities. HSBC...

Saudi Arabia has removed the Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) framework, permitting any international investor to trade directly on the Tadawul exchange as of February 1. The reform ends the $500 million asset threshold that previously limited foreign participation to large institutions. Foreign...

The USS John F. Kennedy, the second Ford‑class carrier, began its first sea trials in February 2026. Repeated delays caused by elevator, electromagnetic catapult, and arresting‑gear problems pushed delivery from an original 2022 target to mid‑2026 and raised the contract...

Stephen M. Walt argues that Donald Trump’s second term embodies a "predatory hegemon" strategy, merging illiberal hegemony with a demand for reciprocity from other states. The piece surveys competing labels—realist, nationalist, mercantilist, imperialist, isolationist—before concluding that Trump’s approach is best...

The article examines why nations continue to trade even amid armed conflict, highlighting the paradox of wartime commerce. It uses the United States‑China relationship as a case study, noting Washington’s push to “de‑risk” supply chains and the 2025 Chinese embargo...

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s consultation highlights the UK’s growing reliance on imported LNG as North Sea production declines, requiring costly new compressors to reverse gas flow. Rare‑scenario modelling shows a potential £1 billion‑per‑day economic hit if the...

Nexon announced that co‑CEO Daehyun Kang will also lead the Maple Division, directly overseeing MapleStory: Idle RPG. The move follows a probability‑error scandal that saw a month‑long stat bug and undisclosed item odds, prompting the company to issue full refunds...

Bandai Namco unveiled Tekken 8’s Season 3 roadmap, adding Kunimitsu in late‑spring, Bob in summer, Roger Jr. in autumn, and a mystery character in winter. The schedule spreads new DLC fighters throughout 2026, extending the game’s live‑service lifespan. The announcements arrive as Tekken 8’s...

Netmarble has refreshed the official MONGIL: STAR DIVE website, adding detailed character profiles, 2D art, 3D models and dual‑language voice clips. The site now supports twelve languages, expanding beyond Korean, English and Japanese to reach a global audience. The update...

John Romero reunited id Software’s founders to revisit Catacomb 3D, the 1991 first‑person adventure that introduced texture‑mapped walls and mouse support. The game was a modest commercial effort—earning only $5,000 from Softdisk—yet its immersive perspective convinced the team to abandon a...

Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME marks its six‑month milestone with a half‑anniversary event that adds Main Story Chapter 8 “Plan D,” a new frozen‑Dubai setting, and a five‑star playable character, Over Limit Sagan Shinomiya. The update also launches a daily free‑gacha promotion offering up to 80...

Esports powerhouse Team Liquid marked its 25th anniversary with a three‑part campaign that includes a 247‑page coffee‑table book, a retro‑styled pro‑kit jersey, and an Alienware‑backed documentary titled “Origins: Team Liquid.” The book, titled “Behind the Blue,” showcases never‑seen photos and...

Gen.G secured a 3‑0 sweep over Hanwha Life Esports in the decisive Super Week match, propelling the Baron Group to a 16‑14 overall lead over the Elder Group. The victory locked all five Baron Group teams into the upper playoff...

Firaxis Games announced a spring "Test of Time" update for Civilization VII, addressing player backlash by restoring the option to play a single civilization throughout all three ages and replacing the controversial legacy‑paths with a new Triumph system. The patch...

Paradox handed the Cities: Skylines 2 franchise to Iceflake after parting ways with longtime developer Colossal Order. Iceflake’s first developer diary outlines a patch centered on visual and UI upgrades, including a streamlined onboarding flow, clearer icons, and a new in‑game...

Square Enix unveiled the full trophy roster for the PlayStation 5 remake of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, featuring a single platinum award titled “Legends of the Forgotten Past” and a sprawling set of hidden bronze trophies. The list reveals more than fifty secret...

The U.S. Department of State has cleared more than $15 billion in arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia. Israel’s package, valued at roughly $6.7 billion, includes 30 Apache helicopters and 3,250 light tactical vehicles. Saudi Arabia’s deal, about $9 billion, features 730...

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski rejected calls for a EU federal army, calling the idea unrealistic, and instead floated a “European Legion” – a volunteer brigade‑size formation open to citizens of member and candidate states. He acknowledged the legion would not...

Australia and India are seeking to deepen their maritime partnership by moving beyond navy‑to‑navy drills to formalized coast guard cooperation. While the 2020 comprehensive strategic partnership has accelerated naval exercises such as AUSINDEX, civil maritime collaboration remains ad‑hoc and under‑resourced....

Spain’s aging population, projected to hit 30% by the mid‑2050s, coincides with a surge in digital banking adoption—75% of Spaniards used online services in 2024. CaixaBank responded by creating a life‑stage ecosystem: the fully digital neobank imagin for youth and...

On 19 February 2025 a Falcon 9 booster fragment re‑entered uncontrolled and landed on Polish soil, prompting a police seizure and a prosecutor’s decision to drop criminal charges. The European Space Agency has now issued a €200‑500 k tender to independently reconstruct the breakup,...

Britain’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) has unveiled a transitional Regional Energy Strategic Plan covering 2028‑2033, directing electricity distribution upgrades to match rapid electrification, electric‑vehicle adoption, and new data‑center loads. Developed with Ofgem and the six distribution network operators (DNOs)...

The Trump administration launched the second phase of its Gaza peace plan, a move endorsed by the UN Security Council in November. Phase one, which began in October, secured a cease‑fire, returned hostages, freed roughly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, and restored...

The UK’s push to curb illegal deep‑fake content on X exposed a broader vulnerability: dependence on US‑based platforms for national‑security enforcement. Recent clashes with Elon Musk and a fine against Cloudflare illustrate how American firms can resist or complicate European...

Tapjoy, now part of Unity, has rebuilt its offerwall publisher dashboard to deliver a unified, data‑rich interface. The redesign adds advanced filtering, dynamic visual reports, and new app‑level metrics such as DAU, DUV, and DUC. A refreshed placement page gives...

Iran announced a live‑fire naval drill in the Strait of Hormuz for Sunday and Monday, targeting a lane within the traffic separation scheme that handles roughly one‑fifth of global oil shipments. The United States Central Command warned Tehran that unsafe...

The UK Ministry of Defence has raised objections to a planned wind‑farm near the Eskdalemuir Seismological Array in Scotland, arguing that turbine vibrations could interfere with the station’s ability to detect seismic signals from nuclear tests. Eskdalemuir is the sole...

NCSOFT announced a senior‑level reshuffle on Jan. 29, promoting Chief Business Officer Sunggu Lee and COO Koo Hyunbeom to Senior Vice President. The moves are tied to the strong commercial performance of AION 2, which has generated over KRW 100 billion since its...

T1 enters a decisive best‑of‑five against Dplus KIA during LCK Cup Super Week, aiming to equalize the Baron Group standings at 14‑14. The Korean powerhouse currently sits 4‑0 in the group, while Dplus KIA is the second opponent in the...

South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAD) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) signed a memorandum of understanding to improve relief for users harmed by probabilistic‑item systems, such as loot boxes. The agreement links GRAD’s Probabilistic Item User...

Arc System Works America released a free downloadable content pack for Guilty Gear –STRIVE– Nintendo Switch Edition, adding 43 new character color options. The Additional Character Color Pack provides Color 16 for 31 of the game’s fighters, except Lucy, and expands...

PUBG Mobile has launched a limited‑time crossover with The King of Fighters, running from Jan. 30 to Mar. 10, 2026. The event adds character outfits, emotes, a companion hawk and themed glider and parachute inspired by Mai Shiranui, Nakoruru and Iori Yagami....

In this episode, the host chats with a veteran game designer about his latest project, Coven of the Chicken Foot, which centers on an elderly witch named Gertie and her bond with a monster in a decaying fantasy world. The...

The Pennsylvania National Guard’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Training and Innovation Facility demonstrated lethal drone capabilities to Assistant Secretary Brent Ingraham at the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command in New Jersey. Guard soldiers Robert Reed and Brent Wehr provided live feedback...

WEBTOON Entertainment, the world’s largest digital‑comics platform, went public on NASDAQ in June 2024 under the ticker WBTN. The company hosts 24 million creators who generate more than 120 000 new stories each day and reaches 160 million monthly active users, primarily 18‑to‑25‑year‑olds....

Two new reports argue that long‑duration energy storage (LDES) is critical for Britain’s net‑zero pathway. The Transition Finance Council estimates the UK will need up to 8 GW of LDES by 2030 and over 15 GW by 2050, requiring £10‑15 bn of capital...

TrueTrophies announced its Winter Olympics 2026 community event, timed with the Milano‑Cortina Games. The competition runs from 10 am UTC on 6 February to 10 am UTC on 23 February 2026 and features nine trophy‑based challenges, including two persistent and several manually‑started tasks. Registration is open immediately, and...