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Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection Releases on February 20
The Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Collection, a celebration of Ren & Stimpy, is due for release on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam), as of February 20th. The main companies behind this exciting venture are the publisher, Limited Run Games, and the developer, Mighty Rabbit Studios.nnNow, for a peek at what…
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CyberConnect2 Celebrates 30th Anniversary: Launches .hack//Z.E.R.O.
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, game creator CyberConnect2 has proclaimed the development of a fresh title in the .hack series, known as .hack//Z.E.R.O.. The game is entirely developed and issued by CyberConnect2, with the green light from Bandai Namco, the IP rights holder. Details about the release timeframe and the platforms on which it…
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Nintendo Switch Releases ‘Caves of Qud’
In a partnership between the prominent publisher, Kitfox Games, and the seasoned developer Freehold Games, the Nintendo Switch’s gaming catalogue has been bolstered with the addition of ‘Caves of Qud’. This much-anticipated release comes on the back of an unfortunate delay. The game, a fusion of science fantasy and traditional roguelike gameplay with additional RPG…
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Continuation of Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Promised in Honour of Late Director Shutaro Ida
The loss of Shutora Ida, passed on at 52 after an eighteen-month battle with pancreatic cancer, sends waves of grief across the gaming community. This sorrowful update was shared through a family statement released on Ida’s official X account on February 15. In light of this regrettable event, Koji Igarashi, a former collaborator, has pledged…
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In Memoriam: Gaming Icon Shutaro Iida Dies at 52
The gaming industry mourns the passing of gaming legend Shutaro Iida, who left us aged 52 on February 10, 2026, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. His family revealed the distressing news following a brief period of private grief, in a joint declaration with Koji “IGA” Igarashi. Iida’s career in the gaming industry was…
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Spring Launch Announced for ‘Mina the Hollower’, Exclusive PS5 Demo
Yacht Club Games has recently unveiled a spring 2026 launching slot for their latest top-down adventure, ‘Mina the Hollower’. The game will be made available across multiple gaming platforms; these include PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Accompanying this announcement, the company has excitedly shared the news of a…
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Multiple Castlevania Projects Teased by Konami
This week marked a significant resurgence for the much-acclaimed Castlevania platform, with whispers building around the announcement of ‘Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse’ during Sony’s State of Play event. This revelation ended a lull that spanned several years, as the last new release for a Castlevania console game was ‘Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2’ back in 2014.…
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Upcoming Brigandine Abyss Launch for Major Gaming Platforms
In February of 2026, a novel addition to the Brigandine strategy games family, named Brigandine Abyss, was unveiled during the State of Play. Shortly after the conclusion of the program, it was made known by Happinet that this game would be made available in 2026 on various platforms including PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox…
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God of War Trilogy Remake and 2D Prequel Releases
The gaming world buzzed with excitement the moment it was announced during PlayStation’s State of Play stream in February, that the God of War trilogy would be undergoing a revival. In addition, Sony Santa Monica Studios took the opportunity to surprise their fans with the introduction of a fresh 2D game into the iconic series,…
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Celebrating Persona’s 30th Anniversary with Special Branded Train
On the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the Persona franchise, an exciting and unique collaboration has been unveiled by Keio, Atlus and i-rights. In celebration of this anniversary, a special year-long partnership will see Keio operating a train emblazoned with imagery from the beloved game franchise. Additionally, a series of pop-up shops retailing exclusive…
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June Launch Set for Gothic 1 Remake
The gaming world is abuzz with the impending launch of the celebrated Gothic 1 Remake by THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive. The launch date has been set as June 5, 2026. For those unfamiliar with the original title, it was a game deeply appreciated in the gaming community for the revolutionary gameplay and unique narrative…
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D4 Enterprise Set to Launch EGG Console Games on Steam
D4 Enterprise, a company notable for its work porting a plethora of Japanese retro PC games through their Project EGG series, is now on a new venture. To date, the majority of such releases have been hosted on D4’s own Project EGG site which primarily caters to PC gamers in Japan through a subscription system.…