If you had said a year ago that World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion would be its most transformative since 2010's Cataclysm, few would have taken you seriously. Nevertheless, there is an argument to be made that Midnight has already brought more foundational changes to Blizzard's 22-year-old MMORPG in the last few months than in the entire six-year period between Legion and Dragonflight. And it's not even fully out yet.

It's a more subtle transformation to be sure. Whereas Cataclysm overhauled all of Azeroth in an impossible-not-to-notice planet-wide catastrophe, Midnight is instead overhauling the game's underlying fundamentals in a number of ways that may not be all that visible to those on the outside.

Many of those major changes are live right now, ahead of the expansion proper. Housing, a feature players have been daydreaming about for almost as long as WoW has existed, went live in December for those who preordered Midnight. Housing is one of the biggest additions to WoW in its history, a new pillar of the game going forward that will grow and expand over time. But that's just part of WoW's Midnight metamorphosis.

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A whole bunch of physical and digital Nintendo Switch games are on sale right now, including iconic titles like The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. Both Best Buy and Woot (an Amazon company) are slashing prices on a long list of games, making this a great time for frugal shoppers to grow their collection. Some of these even have free Switch 2 upgrades, allowing you to experience them in enhanced resolutions and with better frame rates on Nintendo's new-gen handheld. It's unclear when Best Buy's sale expires, but it's already old out of certain titles--physical copies of Princess Peach: Showtime, for example, are already gone--though you can still grab a copy at Woot thanks to its video game sale this weekend. Woot's sale ends on March 5. You can also use the coupon code LEVEL20 to save 20% off items through February 27 (note that this coupon code can only be used once per customer). And since Woot is an Amazon-owned retailer, Prime members can get free standard shipping on their orders.

One of the best ways to make use of these sales is by purchasing Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The Switch version is just $40 (was $60) at Best Buy, and you can upgrade to a Switch 2 version for an extra $5. Compared to the $65 list price of the Switch 2 version arriving in April, this is by far the cheaper choice.

While Xenoblade requires a $5 upgrade, several games offer free Switch 2 upgrades. This includes Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker for $30 (was $40), The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for $40 (was $60), Splatoon 3 for $40 (was $60), and Super Mario Odyssey for $30 (was $60). All of these games earned rave reviews, though Super Mario Odyssey might be the most compelling. Our review gave it a 10/10, and it's only become more exciting with enhanced visuals, HDR support, and shorter loading times.

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Are you thinking about how long it takes to beat Resident Evil Requiem? Capcom's latest survival horror game brings back perennial fan favorite Leon Kennedy. Joining him is FBI agent Grace Ashcroft, who's being targeted by nefarious foes. This leads to a nightmarish journey where the duo have to battle countless infected. Our article has all the info that you need, so read on for more details.

Note: We've got a Resident Evil Requiem guides hub to help you fend off the infected and other ghoulish creatures.

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• How long is Resident Evil Requiem - Campaign length guide

How long is Resident Evil Requiem - Campaign length guide

Resident Evil Requiem offers three difficulty modes by default. Your choice here can alter your expected playtime:

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Are you prepared for Insanity Mode in Resident Evil Requiem? This is a new difficulty option, one that will truly test your mettle. Expect lots of enemies, and even more untimely deaths. We've got a few tips to help you get ready.

Note: This article contains minor spoilers. Our Resident Evil Requiem guides hub has numerous articles to help you with every aspect of the game.

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• What can you expect from Insanity Mode in Resident Evil Requiem?

What can you expect from Insanity Mode in Resident Evil Requiem?

To unlock Insanity Mode in Resident Evil Requiem, you just need to beat the game. That's it. Then, once you're back at the main menu, you can select this option upon starting another playthrough.

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Are you looking for more Resident Evil Requiem guides? Well, you've come to the right place. As DSO officer Leon Kennedy and FBI agent Grace Ashcroft, you're bound to encounter countless infected, including some utterly terrifying foes. Due to various challenges that you face throughout the campaign, you might need a bit of assistance. Our Resident Evil Requiem guides hub tackles every facet of the game, from basic mechanics all the way to the complexities of the ending.

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  Resident Evil Requiem guides hubBasic tips and information

  Beginner's guide - Need a few tips to help you get started? Go ahead and check this Resident Evil Requiem guide.

  How long to beat - You might be wondering as to how many hours you need to spend on the campaign.

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Warner Bros. Discovery boss JB Perrette has teased that the company has big things in store for gaming, but not for a little bit. Speaking during the company's latest earnings call, Perrette said 2025 was "a year of reset" for the company's gaming ambitions.

He said the company became "distracted going after too many IPs with too broad a set of studios," according to Variety, though he didn't go into any further specifics. WB has since dialed things back and is now focused on four main franchises specifically for gaming: Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Mortal Kombat, and DC.

The executive went to say that the "real fruits" for WB Games will "start coming in '27-'28 when we return to some of our biggest franchises." He didn't name any projects outright, but a safe bet would be that he's referring to the Hogwarts Legacy sequel. Mortal Kombat developer NetherRealm is no doubt cooking up something new as well, though the company has no projects officially announced.

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Since the shadow drop of Gods of War Sons of Sparta earlier this month, some players have complained about being unable to play the co-op mode until after beating the game. That ends now, because Sony has revealed a way to skip ahead to the Pit of Agonies.

As revealed on PlayStation Blog, there's an old-school way to reach the Pit prior to unlocking it. At the starting menu, simply put in the following button sequence:

Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, L1, R1, Touchpad.

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Former Xbox executive Peter Moore has weighed in on the big news recently that Asha Sharma has been named the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming.

Speaking to GamesBeat, Moore said Sharma "just needs to listen, learn" to begin her journey as the leader of Xbox. More said working alongside Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty will be a benefit to Sharma as well. He added that outgoing CEO Phil Spencer had great success visiting the Xbox development teams globally to learn "what it takes to manage creative heads and entrepreneurs," and Sharma would be smart do so something similar.

"I wish her all the best. She's in a position right now where--keep your head down. Fly low. Avoid the radar. Learn, listen. Spend a lot of time internally," he said. "Travel the world. Meet with the studio heads. Do the classic listening tour, which a lot of executives do. I think she'll be fine."

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Pokemon: Sun & Moon - Complete Box Set

$68.36 | Releases September 2

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Pokemon has delighted audiences for three decades across not only video games and TV, but also in books--specifically, manga books. Every mainline generation has included a tie-in manga series, and if you're a fan of Pokemon Sun and Moon era, then you can preorder a new box set of "mini" manga paperbacks that will release on September 22. Priced at $68.36, this is the complete Pokemon Sun and Moon manga series.

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Nvidia--the largest company on planet Earth--has released its latest earnings report, and it was another blockbuster quarter for the technology giant. However, gaming revenue came in lower than expected.

Nvidia surpassed Wall Street's expectations for revenue and earnings-per-share. The company achieved record quarterly revenue of $68.1 billion, up 73% year-over-year. The overwhelming majority of Nvidia's revenue for the period came from its Data Center division, which brought in $62.3 billion, up 75% year-over-year. For the full year, Nvidia made revenue of $215.9 billion, up 65%.

Not all of Nvidia's divisions met expectations, though. Gaming revenue was $3.7 billion during the quarter, which was up 47% year-over-year, with full-year revenue rising 41% to a record $16 billion. Those are positive, growing numbers, but the guidance for gaming during the quarter was $4 billion, so Nvidia missed by hundreds of millions of dollars.

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It's no secret that video game remakes and remasters continue to be popular, but just how many were downloaded in 2025? According to new research by Sensor Tower, a staggering number of people chose to revisit old games that had been given an upgrade, as the analytics firm says that there were 138 million downloads of remakes and remasters across the globe.

That number was split, with 60 million downloads being for remakes and 78 million downloads of remasters being recorded. Focusing purely on remakes, Delta Force did particularly well with 14.5 million downloads for the free-to-play shooter alone, and Ark: Survival Ascended came in second place with 4.35 million downloads. Here's a closer look at how that list shaped up:

Video game remake downloads in 2025

• Delta Force -- 14.5 million downloads
• Ark Survival Ascended -- 4.35 million downloads
• Metro 20233 Redux -- 3.89 million downloads
• The Last of Us Part 1 -- 3.02 million downloads
• Resident Evil 4 -- 2.70 million downloads
• Silent Hill 2 -- 2.62 million downloads
• Mafia: Definitive Edition -- 2.12 million downloads
• Resident Evil 2 -- 1.73 million downloads
• Pac-Man World; Re-Pac -- 1.52 million downloads
• Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater -- 1.39 million downloads

So how did remasters do in comparison? Unsurprisingly, Grand Theft Auto V: Enhanced was at the top of the list with 13.1 million downloads, followed by The Elder Scrolls Online 4: Oblivion Remastered and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered. Another notable game on the list was Gears of War: Reloaded, which had a multiplatform launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.

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Highguard is down but not out, with a new update on the way for the beleaguered multiplayer shooter that will add a new action-focused game mode. The update will also add weapon balance changes, as well as quality-of-life updates and bug fixes.

Highguard's new mode, Raid Rush, focuses on the base attacking and defending phases, with no "pesky looting phase" in between. The new mode cuts out an element of Highguard's gameplay that many players have complained is tedious, slowing down the flow of a match. Raid Rush will only be available in 5v5--another mode that Wildlight added post-release in response to player feedback.

In fact, 5v5 appears to be the way forward for Highguard, with regular 3v3 raids being disabled for the duration of the Raid Rush event. For the time being, the only way to play 3v3 will be in Highguard's ranked mode--which players can unlock with wins in either 5v5 or Raid Rush mode.

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Resident Evil Requiem, in all of its gruesome, goopy, and gory glory, is available on the Nintendo Switch 2, and you’re probably wondering if this version is worth your time. After 15 hours of playing almost exclusively on the Switch 2, I can say that it is--but with a caveat.

Let’s start with the good. Resident Evil Requiem on the Switch 2 is an incredibly competent port that looks and runs great on the handheld. Despite the console's technical limitations compared to the beefier PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S, Requiem retains its moody atmosphere and unsettling visuals.

This is partly due to Requiem’s limited use of ray tracing and dynamic lighting. Although it’s not nearly as involved as other versions, Capcom has made good use of the Switch 2’s power here. Framerates are uncapped and appear to fluctuate from time to time, usually when moving from one room to another, but in my experience, the framerate never dropped to an inexcusable level. If the Switch 2 is your only way to play Requiem, or you prefer the portability, you won’t be missing out on much by choosing this version.

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The Crunchyroll Store's annual Warehouse Sale has kicked off, and, as in previous years, there are some massive deals to take advantage of across Blu-rays, apparel, manga, and collectibles. New items will be added every week for the duration of the sale, and so far, we're seeing savings of up to 70% on select items. If you're a Crunchyroll Mega or Ultimate Fan subscriber, you'll get extra benefits like free shipping on all orders and additional discounts on eligible items. On top of that, there are also "Super Steal" deals on select products that run for 48 hours and slash the price on the discounted products by even more than their sale price. To help you find the best deals, we've rounded up some of our favorite discounts on manga and anime Blu-rays in the lists below.

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If you've got gaps in your manga collection, Crunchyroll is currently offering deals on hundreds of standard paperbacks, with most of them retailing for a cool $7 a pop. This means that it's very easy to stock up on items related to your favorite manga, ranging from classics like Battle Angel Alita and Dragon Ball, to modern-day favorites like Frieren: Journey's End, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Demon Slayer.

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Valve's loot boxes are coming under fire in a new lawsuit from New York Attorney General Letitia James. The AG's office is alleging that loot boxes in Valve's games--including Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2--violate New York's gambling laws and potentially harm children.

In Valve's games, players can use real money to buy loot boxes, which allow them to potentially win a virtual item that may have real monetary value because they can be resold on the Steam Community Market. The lawsuit contends that Valve has made billions by encouraging players of all ages--including teenagers and younger gamers--to keep purchasing loot boxes in the name of winning rare and valuable items. According to James's office, the goal of the lawsuit is to permanently prevent Valve from promoting its "illegal gambling" in games and to fine the company for violating state laws.

"Illegal gambling can be harmful and lead to serious addiction problems, especially for our young people," said James in a statement. "Valve has made billions of dollars by letting children and adults alike illegally gamble for the chance to win valuable virtual prizes. These features are addictive, harmful, and illegal, and my office is suing to stop Valve's illegal conduct and protect New Yorkers."

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Alix Wilton-Regan, the new Lara Croft actor for the upcoming Tomb Raider: Catalyst, has discussed how her version of the character may differ from previous incarnations.

Speaking on the Press X to Continue podcast, Wilton Regan said she is taking the "no Laras left behind" approach, which means she aims to adopt and embrace what came before, but also make her own stamp.

"I've looked at all of the performances. Obviously, I've got all the scripts, so I know where it's going, and, you know, I think all of the Laras that have previously come before will also be informing as we move into a new era of Tomb Raider, I would say," she explained, as reported by Eurogamer.

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A small update arrived to Call of Duty on February 25, and the patch notes detail a few bug fixes for Black Ops 7 and some notable weapon tuning for Warzone. The weapon adjustments for battle royale include a nerf for the popular auto conversion for the M8A1 assault rifle, while a few other guns get improvements to make them more viable.

Recently, the M8A1 assault rifle has been a dominant force in Warzone with the addition of the Autostrike-X8 Conversion barrel. This attachment transformed the gun from a three-round burst rifle into a fully automatic powerhorse. The developer has now detailed a nerf to decrease the damage range for the M8A1 when using the Autostrike-X8 Conversion barrel as well as a slight decrease to the lower torso and leg multipliers. This should be a significant enough change to the gun's time-to-kill to entice players to switch to a different option in battle royale.

Additionally, other guns were buffed to better compete as long-range options in Warzone. The VS Recon sniper rifle had its bullet velocity increased from 720m/s to 745m/s, which should help it compete against the popular Hawker HX sniper rifle. The Warden marksman rifle received buffs to improve the aim-down-sight speed and bullet velocity, as well as a notable 25% increase to its reload speed and a 30% decrease in recoil.

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Full Circle, the studio behind EA's new Skate game, has dismissed an unspecified number of employees. In a website post about the "next chapter" of the free-to-play early access title, the studio said that it is "transforming" as the game evolves.

"These shifts mean making changes to our team structure, and some roles will be impacted," Full Circle's post reads. "The teammates affected are talented colleagues and friends who helped build the foundation of Skate. Their creativity and dedication are deeply ingrained in what players experience today. This decision is not a reflection of their impact, and we’re committed to supporting them through this transition."

An important update from Full Circle: https://t.co/BO7FfXGvF2 pic.twitter.com/sqzMvQ5ljT

— skate. (@skate) February 25, 2026

The studio also thanked players for their "passion and trust." The layoffs come five days after Full Circle unveiled plans for Season 3 of Skate, which begins on March 10. Included in the season update is the Isle of Grom, but Full Circle attracted complaints by locking unlimited access to the map for premium pass subscribers.

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The popular prediction market site Kalshi has announced that it took action against an editor working for YouTube star Mr. Beast, accusing him of insider trading and ordering him to pay a huge financial penalty.

In a blog post, Kalshi reiterated that it bans insider trading, and has recently closed a case against Artem Kaptur, an editor for Mr. Beast who is accused of trading "about $4,000" on streaming markets related to YouTube. The punishment? A two-year suspension from Kalshi and a financial penalty equal to five times the size of the offending trade. The statement says Kaptur must pay $20,397.58, plus a penalty of $15,000.

Kalshi said its disciplinary committee "found reasonable cause to conclude Kaptur traded while employed by or legally affiliated with a Source Agency for Mr. Beast contracts, and that he traded on material, non-public information he obtained because of this employment."

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Since its debut in 1992, Konami's X-Men arcade game has only had a brief digital release on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and mobile. Now, after 34 years, X-Men: The Arcade Game is getting its first-ever physical release for the upcoming Marvel Maximum Collection. And it's not the only classic Marvel game on the way, many of which have been unavailable for over three decades.

There will be a total of 13 Marvel games on this collection, which includes arcade games, home console, and handheld titles for the following selections:

• X-Men: The Arcade Game
• Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade's Revenge
• Captain America and the Avengers
• Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage
• Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety
• Silver Surfer

Game composer Chris Huelsbeck is contributing new music for this collection, which also has a few other upgrades. X-Men: The Arcade Game will have rollback netcode and six-player co-op, and all of the games will allow players to rewind the action and save at any time. There will also be cheat menus, a museum section, and other extras to be announced.

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