Ubisoft Is Making Anno 117: Pax Romana Free to Play This Weekend
Ubisoft will make Anno 117: Pax Romana free to download and play from February 26 to March 2 on Ubisoft Connect, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The promotion includes Twitch drops that reward viewers with exclusive in‑game logos for watching streams. Simultaneously, Ubisoft released a live‑action trailer teasing Year 1 Pass DLC, featuring new islands, volcanoes, chariot races and additional deities. The title, released in November 2025, holds an 84 Metacritic score and marks the series’ eighth installment.
Clair Obscur Cinematic Animator Joins The Witcher 4 Studio CD Projekt Red
Lucie Hennet, a cinematic animator known for polishing motion‑capture on the award‑winning *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, has joined CD Projekt Red’s Warsaw studio. At Sandfall Interactive she refined body and facial animation pipelines, turning raw Xsens data into cinematic‑grade performances. Hennet’s move coincides with...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Director Daniel Vávra Is Stepping Away From Game Development
Warhorse Studios announced that Kingdom Come: Deliverance director Daniel Vávra is leaving day‑to‑day game development to lead the creation of a Kingdom Come feature film. While he will no longer work in the office, Vávra remains attached to Warhorse as a...
‘No Second Chances’: Anyone Who Cheats in Marathon Will Be Banned Forever, Bungie Says
Gaming studio Bungie announced a strict anti‑cheat policy for its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon, stating that any player caught cheating will receive a permanent ban. The policy also covers individuals who develop cheating tools, emphasizing a zero‑tolerance approach. Bungie acknowledged...
Simpsons Hit & Run and Prototype Studio Radical Entertainment Is Back as New Radical Games
Radical Entertainment, famed for The Simpsons: Hit & Run and Prototype, has resurfaced under the name New Radical Games, merging with the recently bankrupt Hothead Games. The new venture is led by co‑founder Ian Wilkinson as CEO and former Hothead president Tim Bennison...
Summer Game Fest Shares 2026 Play Days and Game Business Live Details
Summer Game Fest announced its 2026 in‑person schedule, with the invite‑only Play Days running June 6‑8 and a live kickoff show on June 5 at 2 PT, streamed globally. The event will feature hands‑on demos for media and creators, while public tickets will go...
Video: Watch 40 Minutes of WWE 2K26 Gameplay Showcasing Its New Features
WWE 2K26 is set to launch on March 13, with early access starting March 6 for premium edition owners. A 40‑minute hands‑on preview released by VGC showcases a new shared stamina‑reversal meter, the first season of the Ringside Pass featuring AAA...
One of March’s PlayStation Plus ‘Free’ Essential Monthly Games Has Been Leaked
A Dealabs insider leaked that PGA Tour 2K25 will be the headline title for PlayStation Plus Essential in March, ahead of Sony's official announcement. The golf simulation launched in February 2025 and holds an 80 Metacritic score on PS5. The title will be...
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,...
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...
‘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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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,...
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...
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...