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