Major Releases Hit Today Across Platforms
Today marks the launch of several high-profile titles including Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, PUBG: Blindspot early access, and Civilization VII for Mac and iOS Google News. Madden NFL 26 debuts on Xbox Game Pass today alongside Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship CNN, giving subscribers immediate access to EA’s flagship football franchise. The simultaneous launches represent one of the busier Wednesdays of early 2026, catering to diverse gaming tastes from tactical JRPGs to competitive sports simulations.
Switch 2’s Explosive Start Outpaces Original
Nintendo reveals that the original Switch is now the company’s best-selling console of all time, as the Switch 2 continues to fly off store shelves Tech Xplore. The new hardware’s momentum shows no signs of slowing despite limited launch inventory, though Nintendo officially reveals its four best-selling Switch 2 games, but one absent game may be a red flag for fans Tech Xplore. The console’s successful debut sets the stage for what could be Nintendo’s strongest year since the original Switch launch in 2017.
Resident Evil Requiem Anchors Month’s End Lineup
Resident Evil Requiem looks to capture everything that’s special about the action of Resident Evil 4 as well as the classic survival horror and modern horror of the wider series Engadget, launching February 27th across all major platforms. Obsidian’s Xbox RPG Avowed finally makes its way to PS5 Engadget on February 17th, ending its console exclusivity period. The combination of Capcom’s survival horror flagship and Obsidian’s choice-driven RPG gives February a strong finish despite a relatively quiet first half of the month.