What's new in gaming this week
Weekly roundup: the latest news, new games on the site, battle of the week and deals.
Last updated: 02/11/2026
Latest news
- GOG Explains How One Of The Most Important PC Games Ever Made Is Trapped In Licensing Hell (02/11/2026). Dune 2 laid the groundwork for modern real-time strategy games, but remains unavailable on digital storefronts due to an intricate licensing deadlock. GOG explained that rights are split across four separate corporation…
- A Scam Website Is Trying To Cash In On AO3 Outage By ‘Selling’ Audiobooks Of Fanfics (02/11/2026). A scam platform exploited an Archive of Our Own outage by attempting to sell AI-generated audiobooks of non-commercial fanfiction. AO3 and its user base have mobilized to confront the copyright violations and protect tr…
- South Of Midnight Director Says He Doesn’t Think Xbox Should Have Funded It (02/11/2026). The creative director of South of Midnight admitted that Xbox's decision to finance the mid-budget narrative project may have been commercially unsustainable in hindsight. His honest reflections highlight the broader ec…
- Developers, Creators, And Fans Remember BioWare: ‘I’ve Been Trying To Replicate That Feeling For Almost My Whole Life’ (02/11/2026). Developers and fans are commemorating the historic legacy of BioWare, celebrating its groundbreaking contributions to narrative RPGs like Mass Effect and Dragon Age. The emotional tributes highlight how the studio's cha…
- Super Smash Bros. Was The Best Thing To Ever Happen To Fire Emblem (02/11/2026). Super Smash Bros. transformed Fire Emblem from an obscure, Japan-only tactical RPG series into a globally recognized Nintendo powerhouse. The introduction of Marth and Roy in Melee captivated Western audiences, paving t…
- Former Xbox Exec Shares Her Side Of The Story After Mysterious Depature (02/11/2026). Former Xbox executive Helen Chiang addressed her sudden departure from Microsoft on LinkedIn, refuting claims that she was dismissed for policy violations. While clarifying the rumors, Chiang kept the exact circumstance…
- CoD: Modern Warfare 4 Arrives To Warzone With New Maps, Movement, And Features (02/11/2026). Season 1 introduces major gameplay overhauls to Warzone, integrating Modern Warfare-themed maps, refreshed movement mechanics, and an operator skin toggle feature. The update also brings a comprehensive Battle Pass pack…
- Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Link's Tunic Looks Like That Because He Made It Himself (02/11/2026). Zelda developers have revealed a charming detail regarding Link's iconic appearance in Ocarina of Time: his green tunic looks homemade because Link crafted it himself. Fans have celebrated the endearing lore detail.
New games on the site
- Train Simulator 2020: Experience the life of a train operator, driving various types of trains across realistic routes. Manage your schedule and ensure the safe and timely transport…
- Dawn of Magic: A real-time strategy game set in a unique science-fantasy world, where players command armies and build bases in a struggle for survival and dominance. It feat…
- Galactic Civilizations III: Crusade: A turn-based strategy game where players manage a space-faring civilization, exploring the galaxy, colonizing planets, and engaging in diplomacy and warfare. K…
- Ground Control: Ground Control is a science-fiction real-time strategy game praised for its tactical depth and innovative gameplay that eschewed traditional base building in f…
- Age of Wonders II: The Dragon Order: A real-time strategy game set in a fantasy world with a focus on magic and mythical creatures. Players build kingdoms, train armies, and cast powerful spells t…
- Victory at Sea: A real-time strategy game with a focus on naval warfare during World War II. Players command fleets and engage in historically inspired battles across the Paci…
- Grey Goo: A real-time strategy game where players command futuristic armies in a galactic war. It focuses on resource management, base building, and large-scale battles…
- Railroad Tycoon III: A deep and engaging train simulation and business management game. Players build and manage a railroad empire, competing with rivals and transporting goods and…