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FFVII’s New Steam Release Sparks Bug-Ridden Backlash
Kotaku reports that Final Fantasy VII’s latest Steam re-release dropped Feb 24 and already has an overwhelmingly negative reception, with only 36% of 308 reviews positive. Critics cite a forced launcher, stuttering sound, broken resolution options, blurry visuals, and missing features from the delisted 2013 Edition; some patches have fixed issues like doubling the FPS to 30, though that sped up animations, and further patches are anticipated as updates continue.
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Magic: The Gathering Teams Up with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for Sneak, Mutagen Tokens and Dual-Commander Rules
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God of War Remakes Hint at Modern Combat, Judge Says
At Fan Expo Vancouver 2026, Christopher Judge said he won’t voice Kratos in the upcoming God of War remake and TC Carson will reprise the role, while noting the remakes will feature a new fighting system; Judge also suggested a late-summer reveal for his own project with Santa Monica Studio, though an update later clarified he has no involvement with the original games and his future work may be unrelated to God of War.
Destiny 2 Delayed Again as Bungie Promises Massive Loot Overhaul
Destiny 2’s mid-expansion Shadow and Order has been pushed back three months to June 9, 2026, as Bungie undertakes large revisions to address months of player feedback and add sizable quality-of-life updates, including a major loot/progression overhaul (expanded Tiered Gear to all Raids/Dungeons, weapon upgrading, Pantheon 2.0, and more). The delay comes amid a bleak year for the game, with a low concurrent PC player count and an absent public roadmap, fueling concerns about Destiny 2’s health and sparking talk of Bungie shifting attention toward Marathon.
Arc Raiders Shrouded Sky patch brings wind-driven map, airborne threats, and more
Arc Raiders’ Shrouded Sky update arrives Feb 24, 2026 (likely with the same regional release times as prior patches) and is expected to be a free content patch for existing players, with possible paid cosmetic packs. The update adds a wind-affected Map Condition, a new airborne Arc Threat/enemy type, a Trophy Display project, a Raider Deck, plus map updates and an Expedition window, per Embark Studios’ Escalation Roadmap.
Wildlight Refocuses on Updates as Highguard's Future Grows Murky
After mass layoffs at Wildlight and a downed Highguard website, the game's future remains unclear, but remaining developers say they are focusing on updates and new content, with Episode 2 and the roadmap likely undergoing a major overhaul.
Skyrim Switch 2 Gets 60FPS Boost in 1.2 Patch
Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Switch 2 gains a free 60FPS performance mode with Update 1.2, while keeping a 30FPS option in Prioritize Visuals for smoother visuals. The patch addresses crashes, audio and visual bugs, and improves performance in several areas (e.g., Talking Stone giant camp, combat at Secunda’s Kiss), along with UI and control tweaks, delivering a noticeably steadier port than before.
Avowed Anniversary Update Adds New Races, New Game+ and PS5 Release
Obsidian's Avowed marks its first anniversary with a sweeping update adding three new playable races (Dwarves, Orlans, Aumauan), a Magic Mirror to switch races, a New Game+ mode with tougher enemies and expanded stat caps, a Photo Mode, a new quarterstaff weapon, and various QoL tweaks, plus a PS5 launch bringing the latest content to more players.
Metal Gear Solid 4 Remaster Drops Online Play, Peace Walker Co-Op Returns
Konami's Metal Gear Solid 4 remaster is coming to modern platforms but will not include Metal Gear Online; Peace Walker's online co-op and versus modes are included, Switch local multiplayer is available, and modders may attempt to revive MGSO on PC.
CyberConnect2 Unveils Self-Published .hack//Z.E.R.O. in New Action RPG Plan
CyberConnect2 announced .hack//Z.E.R.O., a new action RPG in the .hack series for home consoles, to be fully self-planned, developed, and published by CyberConnect2 with Bandai Namco’s permission. Platforms and release date are not announced yet. The game aims to blend The World’s fantasy with real-world drama, features music by Taro Hakase, and will be introduced with a teaser trailer by Kamikaze Douga.