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Steam’s February 2026 Next Fest runs Feb 23–Mar 2 and offers 30 highlighted, free demos to download now (with hundreds more in the showcase), giving players an early look at a range of titles from strategy and horror to roguelikes and shooters, ahead of upcoming sales like the Steam Spring Sale.
A Dealabs leak suggests PGA Tour 2K25 will be part of the PS Plus Essential March 2026 lineup, with the full list to be revealed ahead of March 3 and available through April 7, 2026; February’s offerings included Undisputed, Subnautica: Below Zero, Ultros, and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
Minecraft's Java Edition receives Snapshot 9 as part of the 26.1 update, announced by the Java Team on February 18, 2026.
Sony confirms a 60+ minute State of Play for Thursday, February 12, featuring news and updates from developers worldwide—including third parties, independents, and PlayStation Studios—streaming on YouTube and Twitch across multiple time zones.
A rumour claims Google is developing a YouTube app for the Nintendo Switch 2 with a potential release window this month, though it remains unconfirmed; callers note hints from YouTube’s official account but no official confirmation yet.
PCMag’s 2026 video game calendar previews a month-by-month lineup of announced titles across PC, PS5, Switch/Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S, highlighting a wide slate from January debuts like Pathologic 3 and Mio: Memories in Orbit to a November showing for Grand Theft Auto VI, plus remasters and cross‑gen releases signposting a fluid, update-ready year for gaming.
Nintendo confirms that Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl no longer crash on Nintendo Switch 2, resolving prior issues, while Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe reportedly experiences audio problems in some areas on the same hardware.
A concise roundup of today’s LinkedIn Games solutions (January 13, 2026) covering Mini Sudoku, Zip, Tango, Queens, Pinpoint, and Crossclimb, noting generally easy-to-solve puzzles with hints and a nudge to join for more games.
There are false rumors suggesting that 'Grand Theft Auto VI' has been delayed, but the game is still scheduled for release this fall, and the news highlights the importance of verifying information in gaming news.
A new expansion for The Witcher 3 is expected to be released in May 2026, serving as a bridge to The Witcher 4, which is anticipated to launch in late 2027, with the new game featuring Ciri as the protagonist and marking a new saga for the franchise.
Stardew Valley received a free upgrade for Switch 2, adding features like mouse control and local co-op, but faces some online multiplayer bugs. Other gaming news includes Star Citizen nearing $1 billion in funding, a new mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 allowing players to wash in rivers, and plans for future content from Marvel Rivals. Additionally, there are insights into GTA 6 pricing expectations and upcoming Pokémon leaks.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive a significant DLC in May 2026, aimed at bridging the game to the upcoming sequel, The Witcher 4, expected in late 2027, according to a Polish report and industry sources.
The final part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy will now be released on multiple platforms including PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, expanding access and potentially boosting sales, as Square Enix aims to reach a broader audience.
Escape from Tarkov is officially coming to Steam, with the Steam page expected to go live soon, and the game’s version 1.0 set to release on November 15, 2025.
The next Nintendo Direct is expected to occur in July 2024, likely after the release of Donkey Kong Bananza on July 17 for Switch 2, with potential announcements including a Donkey Kong movie, Red Dead Redemption II for Switch 2, and Call of Duty. The event might happen in the last week of July, around the same time as a Pokemon Presents event and before Nintendo's earnings report in August.