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News•Feb 25, 2026
Crimson Desert Voice Cast Includes Cyberpunk 2077 and Stellar Blade Actors
Pearl Abyss has unveiled the complete English voice roster for its upcoming open‑world title Crimson Desert, confirming six key characters. The cast features Alec Newman, fresh from Cyberpunk 2077, as protagonist Kliff, and Rebecca Hanssen, known for Stellar Blade, as co‑protagonist Damiane. Supporting roles are filled by actors with pedigrees in Dragon Age, Castlevania, and Final Fantasy XVI. Crimson Desert is slated for a March 19, 2026 launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Twitch Reportedly Requires Persona ID Verification for Affiliates Payout
Twitch announced that new affiliates must complete identity verification through Persona before receiving their first payout. Streamers are required to upload a government‑issued photo ID and a selfie, with no alternative verification option currently available. The move follows reports that...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Clix Says He and Ninja Popularized Twitch, Not Adin Ross
Clix, a 20‑year‑old Fortnite pro, asserted during a livestream that he and Ninja were responsible for catapulting Twitch into mainstream awareness, downplaying Adin Ross’s role. Data from TwitchTracker shows a sharp rise in average concurrent viewers from 747 K in 2017...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
How Long to Beat Resident Evil Requiem?
Resident Evil Requiem is projected to require 10‑16 hours for an average playthrough, while completionist runs can exceed 40 hours. The game features two protagonists, Leon and Grace, whose screen time is roughly split 50/50. Capcom has hinted at a...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
NieR’s Yoko Taro to Write the New Neon Genesis Evangelion Anime
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...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Karmine Corp Beat Team Vitality and Clinch the the Final Top 4 Spot in LEC Versus Playoffs
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....
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Best DRS-IAR Loadout in Battlefield 6
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...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
Everything We Know About Supermassive’s Directive 8020: Story, Release Date, Platforms, and More
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...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
Markiplier Is Officially Done with Poppy Playtime After Disappointment with Chapter 5
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...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
Dplus KIA Reverse Sweep T1, Clinch Last LCK Cup 2026 Ticket to Hong Kong
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...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
PGL Cluj-Napoca Cements Its Place on CS2 Calendar with 2029 Extension
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...
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News•Feb 21, 2026
Gen.G Sweep Past BFX to Reach LCK Cup Finals, Qualify for First Stand 2026
Gen.G swept BFX 3‑1 in the LCK Cup upper‑bracket semifinals, securing a spot in the tournament finals. The victory extends Gen.G’s unbeaten run this season and guarantees the team a berth at the inaugural First Stand 2026 international event. Korean...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Adds VALORANT as One of 16 Titles
Riot's tactical shooter VALORANT will debut as the 16th title in the Esports Nations Cup 2026, slated for Riyadh from November 8‑15. The tournament features 32 national squads competing in a round‑robin group stage followed by a single‑elimination playoff, culminating in...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
VALORANT Masters Santiago Will Let Fans Compete in On-Site Skirmish Series
Riot Games is adding a fan‑focused Skirmish Series to the VALORANT Masters Santiago event. The on‑site competition consists of four days of 1v1 single‑elimination qualifiers, featuring 16 players per day and a total of 64 participants. The top 16 advance...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
DreamLeague Season 28: Schedule, Results, Standings, Teams, Streams
DreamLeague Season 28, a premier Dota 2 tournament, kicks off with 16 elite teams competing online for a $1 million prize pool. Organized by ESL, the event features a two‑stage group phase followed by double‑elimination playoffs, running from February 16 to March 1. Early...
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News•Feb 19, 2026
Riot to Overhaul TFT Unlock System in Patch 16.6, Eases Champion Requirements
Riot Games will revamp the Teamfight Tactics champion unlock system in Patch 16.6, easing conditions for most champions in the Lore & Legends set. Lead Designer Mortdog cited player feedback that restrictive unlocks limited mid‑game pivots and composition diversity. The overhaul lowers requirements...
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News•Feb 19, 2026
Destiny 2 Delays Shadow and Order, Promises Tiered Loot for All Raids and Dungeons Alongside Pantheon 2.0
Bungie announced that the upcoming Destiny 2 update Shadow and Order will be postponed to June 9, 2026, three months later than planned. The delay accompanies a major expansion that adds tiered loot to every raid and dungeon, alongside a revamped Pantheon 2.0 raid‑boss...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
LoL Patch 26.4 Notes: All Buffs, Nerfs, and More
League of Legends Patch 26.4 drops on Feb. 19, 2026, shifting the release day back to Thursday for one final cycle before returning to the regular schedule. The update targets crit‑based ADCs with a light Infinity Edge buff and price cut, while trimming...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
What Is the Ascendant Challenge This Week in Destiny 2?
Destiny 2’s weekly Ascendant Challenge for Feb 17‑24 is the Cimmerian Garrison, accessed through the Chamber of Starlight Lost Sector. Players must consume Petra Venj’s Tincture of Queensfoil to reveal a portal that leads to the Ascendant Plane, where Abyssal Champions pursue...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
What Is the Grandmaster Vanguard Alert Weapon This Week in Destiny 2?
Destiny 2’s Grandmaster Vanguard Alert for Feb 17‑24 challenges fireteams with a 50‑power cap and no self‑revive, demanding precise coordination. This week’s featured weapon is Horror’s Least, an Arc pulse rifle, available as a guaranteed masterworked Tier 5 drop on first completion with...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
VALORANT VCT 2026 Season Capsule: Skins, Price, and Release Date
Riot Games announced the VALORANT VCT 2026 Season Capsule, dropping on Feb 19 at 1 pm CT and staying in the store until Masters Santiago concludes on Mar 15. The limited‑time bundle includes a VCT Sigil melee skin, four regional playercards, and a VCT‑themed Flex...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
VALORANT Patch 12.03 Notes: Masters Santiago Pick’ems, New LTM, and Gekko Changes
VALORANT’s Patch 12.03 rolls out ahead of the VCT 2026 Masters Santiago, re‑introducing Pick’ems with tiered rewards for accurate brackets. A new 2v2 Skirmish limited‑time mode debuts in matchmaking, stripping agents and economy to spotlight pure gunplay. Gekko receives a longer ability‑reclaim...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
All Heroes and Their Roles in Marvel Rivals
NetEase’s Marvel Rivals expands the hero‑shooter market with a 6‑vs‑6 format and a growing roster of 37 characters. The game groups heroes into three distinct roles—Vanguards, Duelists, and Strategists—each delivering specific tactical functions. Vanguards serve as high‑HP front‑line tanks, Duelists...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
CDL Stage 2 Major 2026: Schedule, Results, Standings, Qualifiers
The Call of Duty League’s Stage 2 Major kicks off Feb 13, running through Mar 29, with qualifiers, play‑ins and a double‑elimination playoff at DreamHack Birmingham. Paris Gentle Mates arrive as defending champions after their surprise Stage 1 victory, while OpTic Texas looks to...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Tokyogurl and Cheerio Arrested Amid SEA Games Esports Cheating Scandal
Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division arrested former national esports star Naphat “Tokyogurl” Warasin and semi‑professional player Cheerio for colluding to share login credentials and illegally access game data during the 33rd SEA Games. The misconduct was uncovered after irregular gameplay and...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
VCT EMEA 2026 Kickoff Schedule, Teams, New Format, More
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...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Best SG-12 Loadout in Black Ops 7
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...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Legends, the Free Co-Op DLC for Ghost of Yōtei, Is Launching on March 10
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....
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