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Black Myth: Zhong Kui ‘Chinese New Year 2026’ trailer

Game Science has released a six-minute in-engine trailer for Black Myth: Wukong successor Black Myth: Zhong Kui in celebration of the Chinese New Year on February 17.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui ‘Chinese New Year 2026’ trailer
Game Science has released a six-minute in-engine trailer for Black Myth: Wukong successor Black Myth: Zhong Kui in celebration of the Chinese New Year on February 17.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Jaws: Retro Edition launches February 13

Jaws: Retro Edition will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam on February 13, publisher Limited Run Games announced.
Jaws: Retro Edition launches February 13
Jaws: Retro Edition will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam on February 13, publisher Limited Run Games announced.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Monster Hunter Wilds large-scale expansion in development; version 1.041 update launches February 18

A large-scale expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds is in development, and the game's version 1.041 update will launch on February 18, Capcom announced. Details on the expansion will be announced this…
Monster Hunter Wilds large-scale expansion in development; version 1.041 update launches February 18
A large-scale expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds is in development, and the game's version 1.041 update will launch on February 18, Capcom announced. Details on the expansion will be announced this summer. The update will add Arch-tempered Arkveld, 10-star Arch Tempered Monsters, and unique new Event Quests, as well as a collaboration event with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection…
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February 10, 2026 at 1:22 AM
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls to launch with 20 playable characters

MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls will feature a roster of 20 playable characters at launch, according to the game's updated Steam page.
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls to launch with 20 playable characters
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls will feature a roster of 20 playable characters at launch, according to the game's updated Steam page.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:08 PM
2XKO team to downsize following lackluster launch

Riot Games will downsize the development team for free-to-play fighting game 2XKO after player engagement failed to reach the level needed to continue supporting a team of its size, the company said. Going forward, development will continue with a…
2XKO team to downsize following lackluster launch
Riot Games will downsize the development team for free-to-play fighting game 2XKO after player engagement failed to reach the level needed to continue supporting a team of its size, the company said. Going forward, development will continue with a smaller team, focusing on “key improvements to the game, including some of the things we’ve already heard you asking for.” Impacted staff will either be offered other opportunities within Riot Games, or let go with at least six months severance.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Primal Carnage: Evolution now available

Dinosaur first-person shooter Primal Carnage: Evolution is now available for PlayStation 4 via PlayStation Store for $19.99, Circle 5 Publishing and developer Circle 5 Studios announced.
Primal Carnage: Evolution now available
Dinosaur first-person shooter Primal Carnage: Evolution is now available for PlayStation 4 via PlayStation Store for $19.99, Circle 5 Publishing and developer Circle 5 Studios announced.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Remedy Entertainment appoints Jean-Charles Gaudechon as CEO

Remedy Entertainment has appointed Jean-Charles Gaudechon as the its new CEO as of March 1, the company announced. Remedy Entertainment interim CEO and co-founder Markus Maki will continue as interim CEO until Gaudechon begins.
Remedy Entertainment appoints Jean-Charles Gaudechon as CEO
Remedy Entertainment has appointed Jean-Charles Gaudechon as the its new CEO as of March 1, the company announced. Remedy Entertainment interim CEO and co-founder Markus Maki will continue as interim CEO until Gaudechon begins.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM
BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X ‘Story’ trailer, voice cast announced

Publisher Astrolabe Games and developer 91Act have released the story trailer and announced the voice cast for 2D action roguelite game BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X.
BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X ‘Story’ trailer, voice cast announced
Publisher Astrolabe Games and developer 91Act have released the story trailer and announced the voice cast for 2D action roguelite game BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
World’s End Club now available for Xbox Series, Xbox One

Publisher IzanagiGames and developer Too Kyo Games have released World's End Club for Xbox Series and Xbox One via Microsoft Store for $19.99 / £16.74 / €19.99 / 3,450 yen, the companies announced.
World’s End Club now available for Xbox Series, Xbox One
Publisher IzanagiGames and developer Too Kyo Games have released World's End Club for Xbox Series and Xbox One via Microsoft Store for $19.99 / £16.74 / €19.99 / 3,450 yen, the companies announced.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Incantation for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch delayed to April 8

The PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch versions of horror adventure game Incantation will launch on April 8, a delay from their previously planned March release window, publisher eastasiasoft and developer Softstar Entertainment…
Incantation for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch delayed to April 8
The PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch versions of horror adventure game Incantation will launch on April 8, a delay from their previously planned March release window, publisher eastasiasoft and developer Softstar Entertainment announced. A demo is already available for Xbox Series, and will launch for PlayStation 5 on April 1.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Bread & Fred coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, and Xbox One on February 24

Publisher Infogrames and developer Sand Castles Studios will release cooperative platformer Bread & Fred for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on February 24 for $14.99, the companies announced.
Bread & Fred coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, and Xbox One on February 24
Publisher Infogrames and developer Sand Castles Studios will release cooperative platformer Bread & Fred for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on February 24 for $14.99, the companies announced.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Blades of Fire is teasing announcement for February 11: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h34...

The game is already out for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.

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February 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM
ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN launch trailer

Grasshopper Manufacture has released the launch trailer for "ultra-violent science-fiction" action game ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN .
ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN launch trailer
Grasshopper Manufacture has released the launch trailer for "ultra-violent science-fiction" action game ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN .
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February 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM
State of Play set for February 12 featuring over an hour of updates

Sony Interactive Entertainment will host a State of Play on February 12 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.
State of Play set for February 12 featuring over an hour of updates
Sony Interactive Entertainment will host a State of Play on February 12 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:05 PM
CyberConnect2 to announce 30th anniversary game project on February 16

CyberConnect2 will announce a new game project in commemoration of its 30th anniversary on February 16 at 20:09 JST, the company teased.
CyberConnect2 to announce 30th anniversary game project on February 16
CyberConnect2 will announce a new game project in commemoration of its 30th anniversary on February 16 at 20:09 JST, the company teased.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 for PC launches February 25

The PC version of Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 will launch via Steam on February 25, publishers DMM Games and Shiravune, and developer AQUAPLUS announced. It will support English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese language options.
Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 for PC launches February 25
The PC version of Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 will launch via Steam on February 25, publishers DMM Games and Shiravune, and developer AQUAPLUS announced. It will support English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese language options.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 DLC character Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle) launches February 13

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 downloadable content character Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle) will launch on February 13, publisher Aniplex…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 DLC character Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle) launches February 13
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 downloadable content character Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle) will launch on February 13, publisher Aniplex and developer CyberConnect2 announced.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Kernel Hearts adds PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 versions

Kernel Hearts will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version, publisher Whitethorn Games and developer Ephemera announced. A demo will be available for PC on March 31. A…
Kernel Hearts adds PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 versions
Kernel Hearts will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version, publisher Whitethorn Games and developer Ephemera announced. A demo will be available for PC on March 31. A Fortnite collaboration is also planned.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Colorbound launches in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

Puzzle platformer Colorbound will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2026, publisher Whitethorn Games and developer…
Colorbound launches in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Puzzle platformer Colorbound will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2026, publisher Whitethorn Games and developer Panpipe Studios announced.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Mario Tennis Fever, more

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, and PC, and Mario Tennis Fever for Switch 2 are the highlights of this week's Japanese video game…
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Mario Tennis Fever, more
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, and PC, and Mario Tennis Fever for Switch 2 are the highlights of this week's Japanese video game releases.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC launches February 27

Action adventure game Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on February 27, publisher Limited Run Games and developer Implicit Conversions announced.
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC launches February 27
Action adventure game Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on February 27, publisher Limited Run Games and developer Implicit Conversions announced.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Console Archives initial lineup announced

Hamster Corporation has announced the starting lineup for its newly announced Console Archives series, bring classic games originally released on home consoles to modern hardware.
Console Archives initial lineup announced
Hamster Corporation has announced the starting lineup for its newly announced Console Archives series, bring classic games originally released on home consoles to modern hardware.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Honkai: Star Rail version 4.0 update ‘No Aha At Full Moon’ launches February 13

The version 4.0 update for Honkai: Star Rail, dubbed "No Aha At Full Moon," will launch on February 13, developer miHoYo announced.
Honkai: Star Rail version 4.0 update ‘No Aha At Full Moon’ launches February 13
The version 4.0 update for Honkai: Star Rail, dubbed "No Aha At Full Moon," will launch on February 13, developer miHoYo announced.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:25 PM
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales details story, world, characters, systems, and demo feedback

Following its release date announcement yesterday, publisher and developer Square Enix, and developer Claytechworks have released new information and screenshots for HD-2D action RPG The…
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales details story, world, characters, systems, and demo feedback
Following its release date announcement yesterday, publisher and developer Square Enix, and developer Claytechworks have released new information and screenshots for HD-2D action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales introducing the game's story, world, characters, systems, and demo feedback.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Capcom Platinum Titles sales update – as of December 31, 2025

Capcom has updated its list of "Platinum Titles"---games that have sold over one million units---providing total sales numbers as of December 31, 2025.
Capcom Platinum Titles sales update – as of December 31, 2025
Capcom has updated its list of "Platinum Titles"---games that have sold over one million units---providing total sales numbers as of December 31, 2025.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:18 AM