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Stardew Valley celebrates its anniversary with a retrospective
Feb 27, 2026, 6:30 PM
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
As it enters its second decade, the message from its creator Eric Barone is clear: Stardew Valley is still growing.
A decade after the game became available, Stardew Valley is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a look back at its origins, and a glimpse at its future. To mark the milestone, creator Eric Barone, better known to fans as ConcernedApe, released a special retrospective video reflecting on the game’s development and unveiling new details about the upcoming Update 1.7.
Happy anniversary!
The anniversary video revisits the project's earliest days, including prototype footage from before the game even carried its current name. Barone...
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Resident Evil Requiem launches backed up by strong reviews
Feb 27, 2026, 5:30 PM
Fyra Frost
New Game Releases
Industry
The game begins its journey in a very good position, aiming to set a new standard for the future of the iconic survival horror franchise.
The latest survival horror installment in the Resident Evil series has launched to strong critical acclaim, quickly establishing itself as one of the franchise's most celebrated mainline entries in decades. Developed and published by Capcom, Resident Evil Requiem has debuted with review scores that place it among the highest-rated releases in the series’ modern era.
A solid survival horror experience
On review aggregation platform Metacritic, the game opened with an average score in the high 80s on PlayStation 5, based on more...
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Marathon's free test is open to all players
Feb 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Starting today and throughout the weekend, you can download the Bungie's new extraction shooter and try it for free.
Bungie is launching a large-scale public test for its upcoming sci-fi extraction shooter, Marathon, giving players worldwide the opportunity to try the game ahead of release. The event, titled the “Server Slam,” runs through this weekend and is completely free to access, with no pre-orders or special invitations required.
Try Marathon for free
The Server Slam functions as both an open beta and a stress test for Marathon. Its primary goal is to evaluate server stability, matchmaking systems, and backend infrastructure under...
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This is not normal golf – It’s Super Battle Golf
Feb 25, 2026, 8:52 AM
AlexP
Gaming News
Super Battle Golf brings wild multiplayer chaos, funny moments, and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.
Super Battle Golf takes the simple idea of golf and flips it on its head. This is not a slow, quiet game where you politely wait for your turn. Everyone hits at the same time, and the real goal is to reach the hole before anyone else. It feels more like a party game than a sports sim, and that is exactly why it works.
What makes the game so fun is the chaos. You are not just trying to aim...
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This Week's Video Game Releases - February 2026 (Week 9)
Feb 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
Fyra Frost
New Game Releases
Resident Evil Requiem takes the spotlight this week as one of the most anticipated AAA releases of the year.
The final week of February 2026 delivers five notable releases landing across a couple of days. Spanning survival horror, narrative strategy, action, and JRPG remaster territory, this week's lineup offers variety, but one title towers above the rest in terms of anticipation and industry attention.
February 23 - March 1 releases
February 25 opens with Nested Lands, a moody exploration-driven experience built around layered environments and environmental storytelling. Early impressions point to a game focused on atmosphere and discovery, encouraging players...
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Reach level 99 in Hardcore and get engraved at Blizzard HQ
Feb 23, 2026, 9:21 AM
AlexP
Gaming News
Blizzard rewards the first 300 Hardcore Warlocks to hit level 99 with a real-world engraved monument.
Blizzard is doing something pretty special for the hardcore crowd in Diablo II: Resurrected. Instead of just rolling out another ladder season and calling it a day, they’ve turned the race to level 99 into a real-world legacy moment. With the launch of Season 13, Blizzard announced the “Warlock Hardcore 99 Race,” and it’s exactly what it sounds like: a challenge for the fastest and most dedicated players out there.
The event started on February 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m....
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Take command in Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown
Feb 19, 2026, 8:59 AM
AlexP
Gaming News
Command Voyager, face tough choices, and survive the Delta Quadrant in this deep strategy adventure for Trek fans.
For a lot of Star Trek fans, Voyager has always had that special feeling. A ship stranded far from home, a crew forced to work together, and tough calls at every turn. Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown taps straight into that idea and turns it into a game where you’re the one in charge. If you ever watched the show and thought, “I wonder what would’ve happened if they chose differently,” this is your chance to find out.
This...
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Avowed launches on PS5 with enhanced features
Feb 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Obsidian Entertainment's RPG is finally available on Sony's platform with a sizeable update full of exciting features.
Nearly a year after its initial debut, Avowed has officially launched on PlayStation 5, marking the fantasy RPG's arrival on Sony’s current-generation console. The release coincides with a substantial Anniversary Update, delivering new gameplay features and expanded character options for all players.
A proper release, indeed
Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the studio known for its narrative-driven role-playing games, Avowed originally launched on Xbox Series X/S and PC in February 2025 under the publishing label of Xbox Game Studios. Its expansion to PS5...
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You can try EA Sports FC 26 for free now
Feb 18, 2026, 4:00 PM
Fyra Frost
Free Games
Demos
EA opens up the game to newcomers with a free demo that allows players to discover what the new installment in the franchise has to offer.
Electronic Arts has launched EA Sports FC 26 Showcase, a standalone free trial that gives players early access to key features from EA Sports FC 26. The initiative allows fans to experience the latest installment in the popular sports simutations series before purchasing the full game, offering a unique opportunity to have a first look at the latest gameplay refinements.
Discover the game for free
The Showcase functions as a curated preview rather than a full demo with unlimited access. Players...
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ARC Raiders: Shrouded Sky update launches February 24
Feb 18, 2026, 9:26 AM
AlexP
Gaming News
ARC Raiders’ Shrouded Sky update drops Feb 24 with new threats, map changes, and roadmap details revealed.
ARC Raiders is gearing up for its next big update, and it’s officially called Shrouded Sky. The update is set to release on February 24, 2026, and it’s part of the game’s ongoing “Escalation” roadmap. Players have been keeping a close eye on what’s coming next, and while not everything has been fully detailed yet, there’s already enough confirmed info to get the community talking.
One of the biggest rumors floating around right now is the possibility of a brand-new map....
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Mewgenics confirms its success with a record number of players
Feb 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
The game is amongs the most played on Valve's platform and the developers already have expansion plans.
Mewgenics, the latest project from indie developer Edmund McMillen, has surged to extraordinary heights on Steam, setting a new record for peak concurrent players in the roguelike genre. Within days of its release, the game climbed past 115,000 simultaneous users according to SteamDB, surpassing the previous benchmark held by Hades 2 and firmly establishing itself as one of the platform's biggest indie launches in recent years.
The achievement is particularly notable given the game's unconventional design. Mewgenics blends...
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Marathon Server Slam kicks off February 26
Feb 17, 2026, 9:28 AM
AlexP
Gaming News
Marathon’s new trailer, Server Slam details, and why it could rival ARC Raiders in the extraction shooter race.
The new launch gameplay trailer for Marathon gives players a much clearer look at what Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter is all about. Fast gunfights, high-tech gear, and tense escapes are front and center. From what we’ve officially seen, this is a PvPvE extraction FPS where you drop into dangerous zones, grab valuable loot, and try to make it out alive. If you fail, you lose what you brought in. If you survive, you get stronger for the next run. It’s...
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