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Towerborne Exits Early Access, As New Trailer Showcases Excellent Visuals and Fresh Features
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Towerborne Exits Early Access, As New Trailer Showcases Excellent Visuals and Fresh Features

Stoic Studios' action‑RPG brawler Towerborne has exited early access on PC and launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The full release adds a complete narrative, a demanding Brutal Mode, and several new biomes. Set in the cooperative side‑scroller City of...

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Warner Bros Discovery Teases “Return to Some of Our Biggest Franchises” In 2027-2028
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Warner Bros Discovery Teases “Return to Some of Our Biggest Franchises” In 2027-2028

Warner Bros. Discovery announced that its gaming division will revive its biggest franchises in 2027‑28 after a year of strategic reset in 2025. The company has narrowed its focus to four core IPs—Mortal Kombat, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and DC—following a series of...

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Skull and Bones Development Time Was “Bizarre”, Says Assassin’s Creed 3’s Former Creative Director
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Skull and Bones Development Time Was “Bizarre”, Says Assassin’s Creed 3’s Former Creative Director

Ubisoft’s long‑awaited pirate game *Skull and Bones* finally launched in February 2024 after a 14‑year development saga that began as a *Assassin’s Creed* Black Flag expansion. Former *Assassin’s Creed 3* creative director Alex Hutchinson said the protracted timeline stemmed from...

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Fallout 76 Introduces Bigfoot in Next Update Out on March 3rd, Reveals Season 25 Roadmap
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Fallout 76 Introduces Bigfoot in Next Update Out on March 3rd, Reveals Season 25 Roadmap

Bethesda announced The Backwoods, the next free update for Fallout 76, arriving March 3. The update rebrands public events as Activities, adds tougher Party Crasher enemies—including a 4‑star legendary Bigfoot—and boosts rewards such as experience, caps, and legendaries. It also introduces quality‑of‑life...

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GreedFall: The Dying World Shows Off the Serene Beauty of Gacane in a Brand New Trailer
NewsFeb 24, 2026

GreedFall: The Dying World Shows Off the Serene Beauty of Gacane in a Brand New Trailer

Spiders released a new trailer for GreedFall: The Dying World that highlights the tranquil beauty of the Gacane region, featuring locations such as Teer Fradee, Thynea, and the megapolis of Peren. The video pairs Olivier Derivière’s composition “From Another World”...

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance Director Is Stepping Away From Game Development to Make Film Adaptation
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Kingdom Come: Deliverance Director Is Stepping Away From Game Development to Make Film Adaptation

Warhorse Studios announced that longtime director Daniel Vávra is leaving day‑to‑day game development to head a new transmedia role focused on a Kingdom Come: Deliverance film adaptation. The studio confirmed a completed script and ongoing talks with production companies, positioning...

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Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Directors Said It Is Coming Back Thanks to Fans
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Directors Said It Is Coming Back Thanks to Fans

Directors Makoto Shibata and Hidehiko Nakajima confirmed that Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly will receive a full remake, largely in response to persistent fan demand. The game launches on March 12, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo...

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Helldivers 2 Players Advised to Prepare for “Unjust Counter-Offensive” After Cyberstan Failure
NewsFeb 22, 2026

Helldivers 2 Players Advised to Prepare for “Unjust Counter-Offensive” After Cyberstan Failure

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...

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Lords of the Fallen 2 Studio CEO Reaches Out to Bluepoint Games Developers: “We Have Multiple Roles”
NewsFeb 22, 2026

Lords of the Fallen 2 Studio CEO Reaches Out to Bluepoint Games Developers: “We Have Multiple Roles”

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...

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Former Xbox President Sarah Bond Opens Up About Resignation: “The Right Time to Take My Next Step”
NewsFeb 22, 2026

Former Xbox President Sarah Bond Opens Up About Resignation: “The Right Time to Take My Next Step”

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,...

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and PS5 Top January US Charts, Switch 2 Still Carries Hardware Spending
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and PS5 Top January US Charts, Switch 2 Still Carries Hardware Spending

January 2026 was a quiet month for U.S. video‑game sales, but Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reclaimed the top spot on the software chart. The PlayStation 5 led hardware unit and dollar sales, while Nintendo’s Switch 2 generated the most hardware spending...

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Battlefield 6 Season 2 Is the Foundation for Future Content, Says Producer
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Battlefield 6 Season 2 Is the Foundation for Future Content, Says Producer

Battlefield 6’s Season 2 launched after a deliberate delay, allowing the team to polish new content and address pacing issues caused by the extended Season 1. Producer Phil Girette and associate producer Kit Eklof say the update introduces larger maps, the return...

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Eternal Darkness Director Would Like to Work With Nintendo on Remaster or Remake
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Eternal Darkness Director Would Like to Work With Nintendo on Remaster or Remake

Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem, a 2002 GameCube horror classic, remains unreleased on modern platforms. Director Denis Dyack expressed interest in collaborating with Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto on a remaster or remake, noting the game’s cultural impact. Nintendo, however, has already turned...

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20 Most Anticipated Open-World Games of 2026
NewsFeb 17, 2026

20 Most Anticipated Open-World Games of 2026

The article spotlights the 20 most anticipated open‑world games slated for 2026, with Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6 leading the pack. GTA 6 promises a meticulously crafted Vice City, featuring dynamic NPC routines, reactive law enforcement, and unprecedented environmental detail. The game...

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Crimson Desert Is Going To Make My Wait For GTA 6 Easier
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Crimson Desert Is Going To Make My Wait For GTA 6 Easier

South Korean studio Pearl Abyss’s upcoming action‑RPG Crimson Desert is set for a March 2026 launch, offering a sprawling open world called Pywell with five distinct regions and diverse traversal methods. The game’s design mirrors Rockstar’s formula—multiple playable protagonists, a...

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BlazBlue Entropy Effect X Review – The Truth of the World
NewsFeb 17, 2026

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X Review – The Truth of the World

BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X is a free console update that bundles all prior DLC, introduces new characters and the Extreme Zone, and expands the rogue‑lite mechanics of the 2024 early‑access title. The expansion deepens tactical customization through Legacy Tactics, elemental...

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Grand Theft Auto 6 Needs Marketing to Create Energy Around November 19 Release, Says Take-Two CEO
NewsFeb 16, 2026

Grand Theft Auto 6 Needs Marketing to Create Energy Around November 19 Release, Says Take-Two CEO

Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 remains on schedule for a November 19, 2026 launch, with a summer‑time marketing push designed to convert existing awareness into genuine consumer energy. He emphasized that the campaign must feel authentic, showcasing...

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Crimson Desert “Is a Hard Game to Demo,” Says Pearl Abyss, Which Is Why It Isn’t Getting One
NewsFeb 16, 2026

Crimson Desert “Is a Hard Game to Demo,” Says Pearl Abyss, Which Is Why It Isn’t Getting One

Pearl Abyss confirmed that Crimson Desert will not receive a public demo, citing the difficulty of representing its massive open‑world experience in a standalone build. The current demo assets are limited to boss‑fight save states, which do not showcase the...

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Going Multiplatform “Won’t in Any Way” Lower Visual Quality
NewsFeb 16, 2026

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Going Multiplatform “Won’t in Any Way” Lower Visual Quality

Square Enix confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2, and director Naoki Hamaguchi insists the multiplatform rollout will not compromise visual fidelity. The team plans 30 FPS on lower‑end hardware and...

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PS6 GPU Will Not Be Fully Based on AMD’s RDNA 5 Architecture – Rumor
NewsFeb 16, 2026

PS6 GPU Will Not Be Fully Based on AMD’s RDNA 5 Architecture – Rumor

Sony’s upcoming PS6 will not rely entirely on AMD’s RDNA 5 GPU architecture, continuing the pattern of using a hybrid design that blends older and newer tech. The current‑gen PS5 still runs on RDNA 1 with custom ray‑tracing tweaks, while the handheld...

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Crimson Moon Announced At State of Play, Shows Off Brutal Combat And Terrifying Enemies
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Crimson Moon Announced At State of Play, Shows Off Brutal Combat And Terrifying Enemies

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....

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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Announced at State of Play, Trailer Showcases Smooth Combat and Stunning Visuals
NewsFeb 12, 2026

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Announced at State of Play, Trailer Showcases Smooth Combat and Stunning Visuals

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...

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