Gaming News

Today’s gaming landscape (February 26, 2026) is marked by major industry shakeups at Xbox, legal challenges for Valve, and highly anticipated releases from Capcom and Insomniac. 

Major Industry Headlines

Xbox Leadership Overhaul: Following the recent retirement of Phil Spencer and resignation of Sarah Bond, new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma has addressed fans, promising a renewed commitment to players and a stance against “soulless AI slop” in the ecosystem.

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Valve Sued by New York: The New York Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Valve, alleging the company promotes illegal gambling to children and adults through loot boxes in titles like Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2.

Layoffs at EA’s Skate Studio: Electronic Arts has confirmed layoffs at Full Circle, the studio developing the upcoming Skate reboot. The move is described as a restructuring to “better support the game’s long-term future”.

PlayStation Shuts Down Bluepoint Games: Sony has reportedly closed Bluepoint Games, the renowned studio behind the Demon’s Souls and 

Shadow of the Colossus remakes, roughly five years after its acquisition. 

Upcoming Releases & Previews

Resident Evil Requiem

Capcom’s ninth mainline entry officially launches tomorrow, February 27, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC. Global release timings have been revealed, and early reviews are calling it an “excellent” and “glowing” addition to the franchise.

Marvel’s Wolverine

PlayStation has finally confirmed a release date of September 15, 2026, for Insomniac’s upcoming title, positioning it two months ahead of 

Grand Theft Auto 6

Marvel Maximum Collection

A new compilation featuring six classic 8-bit and 16-bit Marvel arcade games, including X-Men: The Arcade Game, was officially revealed today.

Wolfenstein 3

Recent casting calls have surfaced, seemingly confirming that MachineGames is in active development of a new entry in the series, with performance capture reportedly beginning in April. 

Live Service & Community Updates

PlayStation Trials: This weekend, players on PS5 and PC can participate in server trials for two upcoming live service titles: Marathon and 

Horizon Hunters Gathering

Pokémon Presents: A new broadcast is scheduled for February 27, 2026, to celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary. Fans are anticipating updates on Pokémon Legends: Z-A and potential Switch 2 announcements.

Discord Delay: After significant user backlash, Discord is delaying its global age verification rollout (which required facial or ID scans) until the second half of 2026.

• Sony Shuts Down Bluepoint: The studio behind the Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossus remakes was closed by Sony, with 70 jobs lost.
• Slay the Spire 2: The highly anticipated roguelike sequel enters Steam early access on March 5.
• Bethesda Update: Todd Howard confirmed the “majority” of the team is working on The Elder Scrolls 6, noting the next Starfield update is not a “2.0” overhaul.
• Nintendo Switch 2 News: Xenoblade Chronicles X is receiving a surprise Switch 2 edition.
• New Games & Reveals: A AAA John Wick game is in development featuring Keanu Reeves, and Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is coming to PS5/PC on August 6.
• Industry & Legal: Roblox is facing a lawsuit over child safety. The “Stop Killing Games” campaign is expanding, launching NGOs in the US and EU.
• Hardware Deals: Significant price drops are noted for the JBL Charge 6 speaker and Anker 20,000mAh power bank on Amazon. Contains our paid Amazon link.

Upcoming Releases

• Future Games Show Spring Showcase: Features Baldur’s Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
• Convergence Indie Showcase: A new, influencer-hosted event highlighting 30 indie games. 

• Sega Legend Passing: Tributes are pouring in for Hideki Sato, the former president of Sega and designer of iconic consoles including the Mega Drive (Genesis), Saturn, and Dreamcast, who has died at age 75.
• Saudi Arabia’s $7B Play: Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is eyeing a $7 billion purchase of mobile gaming giant Moonton, the studio behind Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
• Nintendo Takedowns: Nintendo has issued DMCA notices targeting the GitHub pages of at least 13 different Switch emulators, though some developers are reportedly fighting the claims.
• Record-Breaking Sale: A rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sold for $16.4 million, setting a new record for the most expensive trading card ever sold. 

Game Updates & Releases

• God of War Spinoff Backlash: David Jaffe, creator of the original 

God of War

, has publicly criticized the new 2D spinoff, 

Sons of Sparta

, calling it a generic departure that doesn’t “respect the license”.

• D.I.C.E. Awards Results: 

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

 was the big winner at the 2026 D.I.C.E. Awards, taking home five trophies including Game of the Year. 

Ghost of Yotei

 followed with three awards.

• Stellar Blade Expansion

: Developer Shift Up confirmed it is evaluating an expansion to other platforms beyond PS5 and PC to “broaden audience reach”.

• Final Fantasy VII Part 3

: Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura clarified that moving the series to a multiplatform release strategy will not lower the quality of the final chapter, as development remains PC-based. 

Competitive Gaming

• Pokémon EUIC 2026: Paul Chua was crowned the Pokémon Video Game Champion at the European International Championships, while Edwyn Mesman won the TCG Grand Finals.
• Rainbow Six Siege: FaZe Clan secured back-to-back victories at the Six Invitational 2026 in Paris, defeating Team Secret to claim the $1 million grand prize.

PlayStation State of Play: Sony has confirmed an hour-long State of Play for Thursday, February 12. Expect updates on PS5 and PS VR2 titles from both PlayStation Studios and third-party partners.

Blizzard’s New Shooter: Reports indicate Blizzard is partnering with Nexon (owners of Arc Raiders) for a second, unannounced StarCraft shooter.

Overwatch Hero Redesign: Following community and voice actor feedback, the Overwatch director has vowed to redesign the new hero, Anran, to better meet player expectations regarding her appearance.

Ubisoft Strikes: At least 1,200 Ubisoft workers are on strike through February 12 in response to recent company restructuring.