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Nintendo Announces 80-Minute Treehouse Stream Showcasing Mario Wonder Switch 2 and Pokémon Pokopia
News•Feb 23, 2026

Nintendo Announces 80-Minute Treehouse Stream Showcasing Mario Wonder Switch 2 and Pokémon Pokopia

Nintendo announced an 80‑minute Treehouse: Live stream for Tuesday, Feb 24, focusing on hands‑on gameplay of Super Mario Bros Wonder Switch 2 Edition and the new Pokémon Pokopia title. The Mario showcase highlights added multiplayer modes and Rosalina as a playable character, with a March 26 release, while Pokopia, developed by Koei Tecmo and Game Freak, launches March 5 featuring a Ditto‑led island‑building adventure. Nintendo expects the event to be purely demonstrative, with no additional announcements.

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Ubisoft’s CEO Breaks Silence, Says the Company Has ‘Multiple’ Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed Games Coming
News•Feb 21, 2026

Ubisoft’s CEO Breaks Silence, Says the Company Has ‘Multiple’ Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed Games Coming

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot announced that the studio is actively developing several new Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry titles, covering both single‑player and multiplayer experiences. The projects will be overseen by the Tencent‑backed Vantage Studios, which now serves as the...

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‘I Think the Franchise Is Dead’: Saints Row Design Director Says IP Owner ‘Ghosted’ His Prequel Pitch
News•Feb 21, 2026

‘I Think the Franchise Is Dead’: Saints Row Design Director Says IP Owner ‘Ghosted’ His Prequel Pitch

Design director Chris Stockman, who led the original 2006 *Saints Row*, disclosed that he was asked to pitch a 1970s‑set pre‑quel but Embracer Group has not responded. The 2022 reboot of the franchise received lukewarm reception, scoring 61‑65 on Metacritic,...

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Capcom Says It Will Act on Resident Evil Requiem Footage Being Shared Early Online, Asks Players Not to Watch or...
News•Feb 20, 2026

Capcom Says It Will Act on Resident Evil Requiem Footage Being Shared Early Online, Asks Players Not to Watch or...

Capcom has publicly asked fans to refrain from posting or viewing early gameplay footage of the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, which is slated for release on February 27. The publisher identified multiple videos that appear to have been obtained through...

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Sony Is Shutting Down Bluepoint, Developer of Demon’s Souls Remake
News•Feb 19, 2026

Sony Is Shutting Down Bluepoint, Developer of Demon’s Souls Remake

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it will shut down Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the acclaimed Demon's Souls remake, effective March 2026. The closure will affect roughly 70 employees, marking the fifth PlayStation studio closure in recent years. Sony cited an...

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Ubisoft Confirms Layoffs at Toronto Studio, but Insists Splinter Cell’s Remake Is Still Coming
News•Feb 19, 2026

Ubisoft Confirms Layoffs at Toronto Studio, but Insists Splinter Cell’s Remake Is Still Coming

Ubisoft confirmed it is laying off roughly 40 employees, about 8% of its Toronto studio, one of the company’s largest development hubs. The cuts come as part of a broader restructuring that introduces autonomous "creative houses" and aims to trim...

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Todd Howard Claims the ‘Majority’ of Bethesda Are on Elder Scrolls 6, and Don’t Expect ‘Starfield 2.0’ Soon
News•Feb 19, 2026

Todd Howard Claims the ‘Majority’ of Bethesda Are on Elder Scrolls 6, and Don’t Expect ‘Starfield 2.0’ Soon

Todd Howard revealed that the majority of Bethesda Game Studios is currently dedicated to The Elder Scrolls 6, which is nearing a major internal milestone but remains years from launch. He clarified that upcoming Starfield content is an expansion, not a...

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Fans Uncover Strongest Evidence yet that Monster Hunter Wilds Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
News•Feb 19, 2026

Fans Uncover Strongest Evidence yet that Monster Hunter Wilds Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Datamined files from Monster Hunter Wilds reveal a tutorial image that displays local multiplayer support for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Earlier this year a PC update contained text strings referencing Switch 2 wireless features, which were later removed, adding weight to the...

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‘Let Us Normalize Delaying Games’: DayZ Creator Says Players ‘Have the Power’ to Tell Platform Holders Delays Are Okay
News•Feb 18, 2026

‘Let Us Normalize Delaying Games’: DayZ Creator Says Players ‘Have the Power’ to Tell Platform Holders Delays Are Okay

Dean Hall, creator of DayZ and developer of Icarus, used a Reddit AMA to ask players to stop stigmatizing game release delays. He highlighted the console version of Icarus, pushed back from February 26 to March 26, as a recent example. Hall...

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‘That Was a Mistake, I Think’: The Witcher 1’s Lead Writer Says the Story Team Didn’t Know About Its Twist...
News•Feb 18, 2026

‘That Was a Mistake, I Think’: The Witcher 1’s Lead Writer Says the Story Team Didn’t Know About Its Twist...

Lead writer Artur Ganszyniec disclosed that CD Projekt Red’s original Witcher 1 narrative was intended to end openly, but a surprise twist was added without the story team’s knowledge. The twist, which reveals Geralt’s true nature, was a late‑stage decision that...

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Weapons Director Had ‘Carte Blanche to Do Whatever He Wanted’ with Resident Evil Movie Reboot, Studio CEO Says
News•Feb 17, 2026

Weapons Director Had ‘Carte Blanche to Do Whatever He Wanted’ with Resident Evil Movie Reboot, Studio CEO Says

Zach Cregger, the writer‑director behind Barbarian and Weapons, has been given unrestricted creative authority to helm the upcoming Resident Evil reboot. Constantin Film’s CEO Oliver Berbin confirmed Cregger received "carte blanche" to reshape the billion‑dollar franchise, with a theatrical launch...

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Fan Group Makes Unreal Tournament 2004 Available to Play for Free and in 4K, with Epic’s Permission
News•Feb 17, 2026

Fan Group Makes Unreal Tournament 2004 Available to Play for Free and in 4K, with Epic’s Permission

OldUnreal, a fan preservation group, received Epic Games' blessing to release Unreal Tournament 2004 as a free download. The team launched an auto‑installing Windows installer that pulls the original disc image and applies a new patch, the first in over two...

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Nintendo’s Virtual Boy App Is Now Available on Switch Online, with Seven Games at Launch
News•Feb 17, 2026

Nintendo’s Virtual Boy App Is Now Available on Switch Online, with Seven Games at Launch

Nintendo has introduced the Virtual Boy Classics app for the Switch, debuting with seven titles from the ill‑fated 1995 console. Access to the games requires a Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription and a physical Virtual Boy accessory, available as a $100...

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‘What the F*** Are They Thinking?’ God of War Creator Says 2D Spin-Off Sons of Sparta Doesn’t ‘Respect the License’
News•Feb 16, 2026

‘What the F*** Are They Thinking?’ God of War Creator Says 2D Spin-Off Sons of Sparta Doesn’t ‘Respect the License’

During Sony’s State of Play, Santa Monica Studio and Mega Cat released *God of War: Sons of Sparta*, a 2‑D retro‑style pre‑quel set in Kratos’ youth. Original creator David Jaffe purchased the $30 game and publicly denounced it, citing weak story...

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Edwyn Mesman Wins Pokémon TCG Grand Finals at Pokémon EUIC 2026
News•Feb 15, 2026

Edwyn Mesman Wins Pokémon TCG Grand Finals at Pokémon EUIC 2026

Edwyn Mesman captured the Masters title at the 2026 Pokémon Trading Card Game European International Championship, defeating Britain’s Drew Stephenson in the final. The victory marks Mesman’s best result to date, upgrading his previous regional top‑four finish. He walks away with...

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Hideki Sato, Designer of All Sega’s Consoles, Has Died
News•Feb 15, 2026

Hideki Sato, Designer of All Sega’s Consoles, Has Died

Hideki Sato, the engineer who designed virtually every Sega console, died at 77. He joined Sega in 1971, led the R&D team that created the Master System, Genesis/Mega Drive, Saturn and Dreamcast, and served as company president from 2001 to...

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‘P4T0M4N’ Becomes Back-to-Back Pokémon Go EUIC Champion
News•Feb 15, 2026

‘P4T0M4N’ Becomes Back-to-Back Pokémon Go EUIC Champion

Spanish player Marín “P4T0M4N” Torres defended his crown, winning back‑to‑back Pokémon Go European International Championship. He beat Dutch competitor Colin “CoIin6ix” Spa in a best‑of‑five final that stretched to five games. The tournament, the largest EUIC ever, grants the champion an...

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Confirmed: Switch’s Virtual Boy Headset Can Play VR-Supported Switch Games Including Breath of the Wild and Mario Odyssey
News•Feb 13, 2026

Confirmed: Switch’s Virtual Boy Headset Can Play VR-Supported Switch Games Including Breath of the Wild and Mario Odyssey

Nintendo confirmed that its new Virtual Boy headset, available in full‑size and cardboard versions, can run the four Switch titles that feature VR modes – Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,...

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Sega Plans to Release ‘Four Major New Titles for Mainstay IPs’ by the End of March 2027
News•Feb 13, 2026

Sega Plans to Release ‘Four Major New Titles for Mainstay IPs’ by the End of March 2027

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...

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Legacy of Kain Is Getting a Defiance Remaster, and a New 2D Action Game
News•Feb 13, 2026

Legacy of Kain Is Getting a Defiance Remaster, and a New 2D Action Game

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...

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