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Masks of the Void: Origins - We are ready for Full Launch on February, 26th. Movierooms Cinema Tycoon - Early Access Launch Date Trailer (coming March 4). Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf -...

Former Valve writer mocks report that Half-Life 3 devs are being redistributed, joking, -There's never a crunch at the end of a project" - PCGamesN.

Netflix CEO Says if the HBO Merger Makes It Too Expensive, You Can Always Cancel - WIRED (may require registration or subscription). That MBA is really paying off.

Ashes of Creation Crisis Continues as Devs Are Reportedly Denied Final Paycheck and Disgruntled Players Ask Valve for Steam Refunds - IGN.

The Overwatch 2026 Spotlight is a 30+ minute video showing off plans for Blizzard's multiplayer shooter. This includes gameplay improvements and five new heroes coming to the game on February 10th...

Thing Trunk and Skystone Games announce HELLCARD II, a sequel to the co-op deckbuilding roguelite coming to PC and consoles later this year. The Announcement Trailer is brief, but offers glimpses at...

Following the announcement of the sequel (above), the original HELLCARD is free to play for almost a week on Steam. You have until midday Monday to sample what this roguelite has to offer, it's on...

MANIFESTO on Steam (Windows). "Welcome, CEO. Our company exists for one reason: To make money. Lots of it. Employees are resources. Stress is productivity. Burnout is growth. Money is happiness. Don'...

Poker Night at the Inventory: Reopening March 5th (video).

How John Carpenter's Toxic Commando came to life, out March 12 - PlayStation.Blog.

Midwinter in Middle-earth Sale on Steam. Save 25% on Monster Train 2 on Steam. Save 34% on WolfQuest- Anniversary Edition on Steam.

"This has been heartbreaking" - laid-off Ashes Of Creation devs won't get final paychecks and compensation, says former comms head - Rock Paper Shotgun. YouTube Revenue Tops $60 Billion For 2025 -...

Saber Interactive announces that Docked will pull into port on March 5th for PC and consoles, launching a simulation of the logistics of operating a sea port. The news is illustrated in this trailer...

Everplay and Brightika announce Warhounds, a turn-based tactics game being designed by fans of Jagged Alliance and XCOM hoping to add to the legacy of these classics of the genre. The Steam Listing...

Nonentity Galaxy is now available for Windows PC on Steam, launching a strategic roguelite set in space, where no one can hear you because you're a nonentity. 2P Games and Brick-Up Studio are...

Nioh 3 is due to launch on Friday, and reviews of this dark samurai action/RPG are now arriving. Here's a roundup: Nioh 3 Review "Buy, Wait for sale, Deep Sale, Never Touch?" - AGC (NSFW video). Nioh...

A.A.U. Black Site on Steam (Windows). "As an agent of the secret special forces A.A.U., your covert mission in Serbia goes wrong fast. Framed, intercepted, and stranded in the abandoned territory of...

ChainStaff Launch Date Trailer. April 8th. Kromlech - Release Date Announcement Trailer. Early Access March 5th. Tattoo Removal Simulator New Final Trailer + Release Window Q2 2026.

Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow - Game Informer.

'Slay The Princess' Crosses One Million Copies Sold; Episodic 'Scarlet Hollow' Sells Over 100K Copies - Bloody Disgusting.

Steam now offers the launch of The Sergeant & The Lioness, new DLC for Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition, the Windows RTS game from Firefly Studios. This introduces two CPU Lords, a nine-missio...

Electronic Arts Reports Q3 FY26 Results, which include record quarterly net bookings of over $3 billion and net revenue of $1.9 billion for the quarter. Last year EA agreed to an acquisition by...

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Results for Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 has more third-quarter results, with publisher reporting $1.73 billion in net bookings and a GAAP net loss was $92.9...

City States: Medieval on Steam (Windows). "You are the leader of a city-state in high medieval Europe. Expand your city through deep city-building systems, build a trade empire across the known...

Ritual Party - Early Access Release Date Trailer. February 17th.

The Future of Overwatch Will Be Revealed Tomorrow - Here's What the Community Is Expecting to See - IGN.

Midwinter in Middle-earth Sale on Steam. Save 25% on Monster Train 2 on Steam. Save 60% on Firework on Steam. Save 75% on Zefyr: A Thief's Melody on Steam.

QA staff at Blizzard ratify union contract that gives "lasting protections in the workplace" - GamesIndustry.biz. Netflix struggles to defend Warner Bros merger at US Senate hearing - BBC. Ubisoft...

The Epic Games Store 2025 Year in Review is here to recap last year's activity on the Epic Games Store. This boasts a couple of new records for the store, including $400 million in third-party game...

The Last Starship is now officially available for Windows and macOS on Steam, following an extended Early Access run for this 2D space construction game from Introversion Software. The launch carries...

A report from last week on Law360 (free account required) details a partial court victory for Valve Corporation over inventor Leigh Rothschild (thanks Water CS2). In 2023 Rothschild threatened Valve...

ProbablyMonsters announces Nekome: Nazi Hunter, a single-player, third-person action combat game in the works at this studio formed by former Bungie CEO Harold Ryan. Said to be inspired by grindhouse...

Revived publisher MicroProse announces another revival, unveiling F-22: Air Dominance Fighter, an updated version of F-22 Lightning II, a DOS combat flight simulator released by NovaLogic in 1997....

Gaijin Entertainment offers the launch of Aces of Thunder, an aerial combat game that's now available for Windows and PlayStation, with or without a VR headset. The Windows edition is on Steam with a...

Steam now features the launch of Tearscape, an action/RPG for Windows, macOS, and Linux from solo developer NERDS TAKE OVER. This has a decidedly throwback flare which can be seen in the Official...

Mother Gaia Studio and CriticalLeap announced The Posthumous Investigation, a supernatural mystery coming to Windows PC. The Steam Listing says this is "coming soon," but we have word this means...

An Urgent PSA on Steam warns People Playground players of a virus being spread through a modification for this ragdoll murder simulation (thanks Kotaku via Neutronbeam). Steam Workshop support is...

Pie in the Sky has taken flight on Steam, offering the chance to spread mayhem as a magpie in this action/adventure from Monster Shop Games and indie.io. This post has details on the madcap goings-on,...

Steam now features access to playtesting of The Last Gas Station, a platforming adventure where you make a go of operating a service station in the middle of nowhere. This involves managing a...

id 35th Anniversary Sale on Steam. Thanks Frans. Save 20% on PIONER on Steam. Save 25% on Monster Train 2 on Steam. Save 30% on Stronghold Crusader- Definitive Edition on Steam. Save 50% on Grounded...

SCS Software's blog: American Truck Simulator- Happy 10th Birthday.

Ubisoft fires employee who publicly criticized its RTO plan - Engadget.

EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 Simulation Reveals Seattle Seahawks to Win Super Bowl LX.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone RICOCHET Anti-Cheat Update - Season 02.

Google Home gets the upgrade we've all been waiting for - Android Police.

U.S tech backlash grows as countries and startups seek alternatives - Rest of World. Thanks Neutronbeam.

Elon Musk's SpaceX confirms it is taking over xAI - BBC. SpaceX acquires xAI, plans to launch a massive satellite constellation to power it - Ars Technica. Mozilla Adding 'Off' Switch to AI in...

Vulnerability Summary for the Week of January 26, 2026 - CISA. Notepad++ hijacking linked to Chinese Lotus Blossom crew The Register.

Last Link of the Day: Your Friends & Neighbors - Season 2 Official Teaser - Apple TV. Obituary: Billy Bass Nelson, Original Bassist for Funkadelic, Dies at 75 - The New York Times (free account...

A post from GOG.com discusses the GOG Preservation Program and all the classic video games it has embraced since it launched in late 2024. This includes a reminder of why this needs gamer support: "Pr...