The next game directed by Cory Barlog, the Game Director behind 2007's God of War II and 2018's God of War, wasn't shown at the February 2026 State of Play. However, according to two of the most reliable insiders, it is targeting a Summer reveal ahead of a tentative 2027 release. NatetheHate tweeted as much on X, while adding that he will probably be able to share more information about the project in the future: Cory is working on his own project and it remains unannounced. I'll share more when I can. We will hear about it before 2027. My […]

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‘By minimizing jump scares and graphic depictions,’ Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors emphasize the game’s unique ‘expression of Japanese horror’.

In a battle to the death with AI slop, this is the game I’d send in to finish the job.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Squanch CEO Mike Fridley says PlayStation remains the studio’s lead platform as High on Life 2 launches on Xbox Game Pass. He discusses sales cannibalization concerns, franchise growth, and the decision to go multiplatform from day one.

Insomniac says Spider-Man coming to Xbox is “not likely,” but past platform shifts, PC ports, and reports of a Windows-based next-generation Xbox suggest exclusivity may not be permanent anyway.

The sale marks ByteDance’s potential exit from its gaming business, which it began restructuring in 2023.

Quests in ARC Raiders often don't ask you to complete complicated tasks in your runs Topside. They're usually just asking you to bring a specific item back, or some just want you to look around in a specific area. But the quests, specifically the ones you get as you unlock new maps, are doing more than just asking you to bring something back. They're helping you acclimate to the new map, and teaching you about its more important areas. That's exactly what the 'A First Foothold' quest is doing when you first unlock the Blue Gate map. Speranza's gadgets and […]

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My favorite Arcane and League of Legends spin-off just got better.

Earlier this month, the developer behind the crowdfunded fantasy MMORPG Ashes of Creation, Intrepid Studios, suddenly collapsed, leaving backers and fans baffled less than two months after the game's launch on Steam Early Access. As it turns out, though, the project had been teetering on the brink of collapse for a very long time. YouTuber NefasQS, AKA Caspar, has managed to interview one of the game's main investors, Jason Caramanis, who has come forward to reveal what he alleges is a massive, years-long fraud perpetrated by Steven Sharif, founder and creative director of Intrepid Studios. Caramanis is a 57-year-old multi-level […]

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Sony is offering PlayStation 5 hardware for rent to customers in the UK. The selection includes PS5 consoles, controllers, PSVR 2, and even the PlayStation Portal. The cheapest offer starts from £9.50 per month for a base PS5 Slim, with leases for 12, 24, or 36 months. You can also pay a flat £19.50/month to get the console on a rolling basis with no commitments.

Resident Evil Requiem can't come out soon enough, and no demo for the first time hurts, but the new trailer tells me the wait will be worth it.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

GTA 6 will absolutely have podcasts, at least that's what I'm betting on. Here's the five shows I think the game will parody.

I adore my Nintendo Switch 2, and take it with me just about everywhere I go – but I always make sure to have these party games in my bag too.

Which Fallout game is the best? We asked our readers that question, and the answer we got was clear — and with a few surprises in the results.

ByteDance is edging closer to a landmark deal that could redraw its gaming ambitions. The TikTok owner is in advanced talks to sell Shanghai Moonton Technology, the studio behind the hit mobile title Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, to Saudi Arabia’s […]

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The recent leaderboard event on Black Ops 7 Zombies newest map, Mars Survival, was so bug-ridden that all players will get the rewards.

It's no secret that user-submitted Steam Reviews have often been quite controversial, especially during so-called "review bombings". In these instances, specific games have been targeted with a deluge of negative reviews, thus crashing the overall user review score on Valve's platform. One of the earliest scenarios was the review bombing of Firewatch, Campo Santo's acclaimed adventure game released in 2016. The following year, YouTuber PewDiePie racially insulted a player during a livestream in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), and Campo Santo's founder Sean Vanaman asked YouTube to remove all of PewDiePie's videos from the platform. However, in retaliation, PewDiePie's legion of followers […]

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance stands as one of the best RPGs of the last generation, and now it's on Xbox Game Pass — and with a free next-gen update, too.

Xbox is shutting down Social Clubs on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in April 2026. Here is what is changing, what happens to existing clubs, and how players can stay connected using other features.

Highguard is the latest free-to-play first-person shooter to hit the market, and if things keep going the way they are now, it'll also be the latest free-to-play first-person shooter that was shut down after being unable to break through as a massive hit right at launch. After its trailer at The Game Awards failed to land with players, and the weeks of silence that followed did nothing to help, when it arrived, before players even made it through the tutorial, they were leaving negative reviews on Steam. Even though it had over 97K concurrent players on Steam when it launched, […]

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After Helldivers 2 cheaters used "in-game exploits" to try and get an easy Major Order win, the Battle for Cyberstan just became harder. Thanks, "dissidents."

Shift Up has stated it is reviewing platform expansion beyond PS5 and PC for Stellar Blade, positioning 2026 as a transitional year for the franchise and sparking speculation about a possible Xbox release.

Leaked earlier in the week by Dealabs and confirmed at yesterday's State of Play, the latest web-swinging adventure from Insomniac Games, 2023's Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is the headlining title for the February 2026 batch of PS Plus Extra games entering the Game Catalog. It enters the library of games that players have access to through their subscription, alongside eight other games, including several of the more notable indie releases from the last few years. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 wasn't the only game that was leaked ahead of this batch's official confirmation. Neva and Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown were also part […]

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IO Interactive has released a new story trailer for 007 First Light, offering a deeper look at the Hitman studio's re-imagining of James Bond's origin story.

SEGA has just released its third-quarter financials for its current fiscal year, and while some of its numbers don't look as strong as the company may have hoped, like having to incur $200 million impairment by devaluing Rovio, the Angry Birds maker that it acquired back in 2023, its future outlook has a lot for players to look forward to. In the segment of its presentation regarding its initiatives for the next fiscal year, SEGA lists that it plans "to release four major new titles for mainstay IPs." The next fiscal year will take us all the way to March […]

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Although a little rough around the edges, the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance managed to carve out its niche with one of the most immersive medieval open-world role-playing games ever, making it easy for many fans of the genre to look past its technical shortcomings, especially on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. From today, however, even console players will be able to enjoy the first entry in the series by Warhorse Studios at its best, thanks to the previously rumored Next-Gen Update, now out on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Announced during today's Warhorse Studios Anniversary Celebration Stream, the Next-Gen […]

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[Update - February 13 - 10:54 AM] The long-rumored 2.5.D entry in the God of War series, God of War Sons of Sparta, has been officially announced during a State of Play presentation. However, it is not a multiplatform release. If there are still multiplatform plans, they will be rolled out in the future. Original story follows. [Original Story] The God of War series is one of the tentpole PlayStation franchises, and one that represents the brand's identity best. Moving from the character-action experiences of the first three entries in the series, the franchise starring Kratos has evolved into a […]

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Among the many games announced during yesterday's PlayStation State of Play presentation were also plenty of remasters that will soon give players the opportunity to enjoy now classic games on modern consoles and PC. Although teased in the past few months, the announcement of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 was a welcome surprise, as are the undemanding PC system requirements revealed today. Revealed on the game's Steam Store page that went live shortly after Sony's presentation, the minimum and recommended requirements suggest that all players with a relatively modern CPU system should have no trouble enjoying the […]

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These are the Xbox controllers that I can personally recommend after my hands-on testing.

The God of War trilogy remake is coming, and jumping into the Sons of Sparta 2D action game to see Kratos' real beginning brings a new perspective to the series.

A new 'next gen' update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance has been released, adding new feature for modern consoles.

Remedy Entertainment has released the first full gameplay trailer for Control Resonant, showcasing a "paranatural" warped Manhattan, new abilities, and zones to explore.

Nintendo built a new, free Hello Mario app; we got a chance to try it and now can't wait to try it again.

There's a new game bundle on Steam that lets you pick up what are arguably two of the best RPGs in the last few years on one discount. Developers Sandfall Interactive and ATLUS have joined together to form a bundle including both Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Both games are currently on sale separately, but you can grab them together in a bundle for 10% off their combined price, and it's a bundle that both sides are proud to be a part of. Metaphor: ReFantazio creative director and writer Katsura Hashino said that he was "very pleased" to […]

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Marathon is set to arrive on PC and PS5 on March 5, 2026, and just ahead of its arrival, Bungie is looking to stress-test its servers with a Server Slam Test that'll run from February 26 to March 2. The test was announced with a new gameplay trailer at yesterday's State of Play, after which game director Joe Ziegler showed off more of the game by streaming it with popular Twitch streamers TheBurntPeanut and Gingy. The new trailer was another showing of Marathon's narrative elements with a few more snippets of gameplay, before Ziegler began narrating and announcing the server […]

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Steam revealed in its Client Beta patch notes that it will let users show the specifications of their hardware when leaving reviews. This should help other players considering a title see if the feedback was affected by the reviewer's hardware, although Valve says that this feature remains optional.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round has been revealed and it's coming out later this year.

Capcom has shared a fourth trailer for Resident Evil Requiem, and it may have confirmed the appearance of a fan favorite character.

Star Wars Galactic Racer looks like the most unhinged game the franchise has ever seen, and I'm thrilled it'll feature one of Episode 1's weirdest little guys.

A developer has successfully ported a playable version of Minecraft to the Sega Saturn. While currently limited in features, the homebrew project allows players to place and destroy blocks.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a brand new 2D game in KONAMI's revered series, was announced yesterday during the State of Play. This year, the franchise celebrates its 40th anniversary, and fans are thrilled not only because of the new game (the first since 2014's Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2) but also because KONAMI has confirmed it's just the first in a series of new projects. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is set more than two decades after the events of Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and the recent animated series on Netflix. It takes place in the streets of 15th-century Paris, where a new […]

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After a few hours with the game's opening chapters, I've found Monster Hunter Stories 3 has a lot to offer fans of the series who want to dig into a massive monster-growing and monster-battling sandbox, if you can gel with some of the repetition and its often grating tone.

Konami has announced Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, a new entry in the long-running 2D-action series co-developed by the Dead Cells and the Rogue Prince of Persia creators.

We chat about everything endgame and progression with the Diablo 4 developers ahead of the Lord of Hatred expansion, which will be the biggest overhaul of Diablo systems to date.

The classic survival horror game Dino Crisis and its action game sequel, Dino Crisis 2, have been re-released on Steam out of nowhere by Capcom, each with a 50% discount.

Pearl Abyss releases the final gameplay overview for Crimson Desert, this time highlighting its more down-to-earth features like developing the Greymanes' base camp, talking with NPCs, mini-games, customizing your character's cosmetic looks, and more.

Brigada Games and Devolver Digital’s zombie apocalypse checkpoint simulator puts you in control of your very own checkpoint. Check survivors, weed out the infected, and research the disease, and you just might survive in this viral indie game available now on Xbox PC and Game Pass.

Sony's first PlayStation State of Play in 2026 included some games coming to Xbox and PC, too. Here's everything we saw.

A former Highguard developer has reacted to the game's downfall amid mass layoffs at studio Wildlight Entertainment, decrying "gamer culture."

Bethesda is considering adding another Fallout 76 raid, but before that happens, it wants to make it easier to change your builds in the RPG.

Xbox’s GDC 2026 lineup, led by Jason Ronald, reinforces a clear ecosystem first strategy with a strong Play Anywhere and PC development push, but no confirmed new hardware announcements.

Epic Games has announced new security measures for Fortnite, but the elevated requirements only apply to tournament play — for now.

I was given the privilege to check out the first 20 hours of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and I’m already blown away by how much it’s evolving the gameplay and presentation of Monster Hunter’s JRPG spin-off series.

High on Life 2 reviews have landed ahead of its February 13, 2026 release, with the sequel earning a 75 on Metacritic. Critics praise its humor, expanded scope, and chaotic style, though some note bugs and limited evolution over the original.

Diablo 2 just got its biggest content update of the past couple of decades, and the outpouring of joy from the community is a thing to behold. The beloved game was just re-resurrected, and I couldn't be happier.

Diablo 2: Reign of the Warlock was recently announced, and players are reporting that rewards for purchasing the Diablo 2: Resurrected DLC are missing in Diablo 4.

In a new interview, Todd Howard has revealed Bethesda made one of Fallout 3's biggest DLCs to fix its controversial ending.

Highguard lays off most of its studio as player counts drop below 4,000

When it comes to players on Xbox, Avowed managed to reach the top 20 played in a single day, something Hollow Knight didn't.

Diablo 2 developers discuss the first new class in 25 years and the trials and tribulations of designing for an old but beloved franchise.

Reign of the Warlock is here, and Diablo 2 and Diablo 4 BOTH get the new Warlock class.

Speculation has risen about component shortages.

WWE 2K26 reveals its second Ringside Report, this time covering the CM Punk Showcase with CM Punk himself providing commentary on its features, rewards, and gameplay changes from previous Showcases.

Fable creator Peter Molyneux reveals that watching Xbox's recent gameplay showcase for the 2026 reboot made him start "tearing up."

The Cyborgs' Vox Engine tank is the deadliest threat Helldivers 2 players will face in the Battle of Cyberstan (hopefully). Here's how to kill it.

ARC Raiders update 1.15.0 introduces The Shared Watch PvE event and the return of Cold Snap, but I have concerns over progression and more.

Ayaneo’s latest flagship handheld pairs AMD’s most powerful mobile APU with an oversized battery, a high-refresh OLED display, and multiple high-end configurations aimed at enthusiasts.

A canny developer has managed to coax a Game Boy Color into running an interactive, user-controlled, real-time 3D shader demo.

Intel's answer to AMD's handheld dominance was teased at CES 2026 with reports pointing toward a Q1 2026 launch, but new info says the release has been pushed back to Q2 2026. The alleged "Core G3" series will feature two SKUs, both 14-core configs, with new iGPUs: Arc B360 with 10 Xe cores and Arc B380 with 12 Xe cores.

Take control of your PC.

The upgraded launcher will be released as a mid-year update, featuring upgrades such as private DMs, player avatars and profiles, and even independent live chat. Beyond the social features, EGS will be made lighter and quicker, less reliant on Epic's backend to do everything, which should result in a better user experience.

Valve is reportedly delaying the latest Steam hardware due to uncertainty with memory chip pricing, but it seems to still be on track to arrive during the first half of 2026.

Controlling a lunar lander using a 1980s home computer is not for the faint of heart, and this project shows how one intrepid developer linked the world of BASIC to the simulated world of Kerbal Space Program using Python and Serial.

A professional modder has replaced the ROG Xbox Ally X’s soldered LPDDR5X chips and modified the BIOS to unlock 64GB of memory

A recently published video shows real-time raytraced shadows in a game environment running within the improbable confines of a mid-1990s Sega console.

Duke Nukem 3D smashed the 3D FPS Doom clone mold in 1996.

Xbox consoles sales drop 32% while Microsoft makes more money than ever

GeForce Now has received an official Linux native app for Linux gamers, unlocking all the features that the native app offers over the web browser version, including 5K resolution, Reflex and 360 FPS support.

Lenovo's original Legion Go is at an excellent new price at Lenovo's Outlet store.

The Switch 2 is here, but is it really better than the Switch OLED? Let me tell you why you shouldn’t count the Switch OLED out just yet and why, depending on your needs, it might be worth upgrading.

A founding member of the Xbox team just shared a grim prediction for the future of Xbox consoles. Here's what she had to say, and what it means for gamers.

Apple is reportedly developing new wearable tech with advanced features like gesture recognition, audio playback, and environmental sensing.

The game runs smoothly for most players, but others report overheating when lingering on the map screen.

New benchmarks show Steam Deck rivals like the ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go struggle with performance due to Windows 11, while SteamOS delivers smoother gameplay.

The Switch 2's storage needs some help.

The best early Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and other retailers.

Steam's Summer Sale is here, and these are my favorite 15 deals to splash the cash on so far.

Let's take a look at two of the most affordable handheld gaming PCs: The ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Ally.