It's almost time to head back to Raccoon City. Resident Evil Requiem--the ninth mainline entry in the long-running Resident Evil series--launches this week, and if you're planning to play at the earliest possible second, here's when the game unlocks.

Capcom hasn't formally published a global unlock chart, but the Sony listing on the PlayStation Store points to a midnight ET launch on February 27.

That means the game should unlock at:

When Overwatch was first pitched more than a decade ago, a number of Blizzard employees told me, it was not pitched solely as a team-based hero shooter--it was pitched as a universe. Over the years, Blizzard has exemplified this idea by expanding the game's story through comics, animated shorts, and more, ultimately creating the vibrant, superhero-inspired world we know it to be today. Now, a decade after the game's initial release, we're finally seeing that universe expand in an even larger way with something the team has been chasing after for some time: Overwatch's first spin-off game.

Overwatch Rush is Blizzard's new top-down, mobile hero shooter set in the Overwatch universe, and while it's still fairly early in development, the hour-and-a-half I spent with the game was a lot of fun. According to the studio, Rush aims to finally broaden Overwatch's reach to finally include mobile players, though it should be noted that it is not a port or extension of the core Overwatch experience and will have no interaction with the core game. That said, Rush's roster--which includes Mercy, Tracer, Reaper, Soldier 76, Kiriko, Lucio, Reinhardt, and Pharah, to start--is pulled entirely from the main game and doesn't necessarily reimagine them, making the experience feel fairly familiar. And despite Overwatch's core team, Team 4, not working on the upcoming game, it retains a sense of familiarity in other ways too, with notably similar UI, the same in-game announcer, and the inclusion of Control-Point mode.

During my hands-on preview with Overwatch Rush, I had the opportunity to test out these eight heroes, the mobile reimagining of Control-Point mode, and the game's two additional modes as well: Nano Grab and Free-For-All. Perhaps unsurprisingly, as they were designed specifically for Rush, Nano Grab and Free-For-All are the modes that I found most exciting. In Nano Grab, you and three other teammates are tasked with picking up small glowing objects called Nanos, then depositing them into a bank that changes its location periodically. The first team to bank 100 Nanos wins, though it should be noted that you can't successfully bank Nanos if anyone from the other team is on the bank. This makes for a fast-paced, strategic mode, in which you must decide how to divvy up your team of four to be the most effective; do you band together, forming an unstoppable force but severely limiting your Nano-seeking capabilities, or send a few highly-mobile scouts out (like Lucio and Tracer) to grab Nanos while your beefier party members ensure the banking area stays clear?

Mouse: P.I. For Hire is not going to release on time. Developers Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios have announced that the game is being delayed from March to April 16, 2026.

The developer said, "We want to ensure we are taking the extra time and care needed to make Mouse: P.I. For Hire an experience to remember."

"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your incredible support," the team added.

If you enjoy exploring Spaceport in Arc Raiders, we have a quest for you. And if you've already worked through most of the game's initial questline, you've certainly been to the Rocket Assembly before. In the Worth Your Salt quest, you'll be headed there once again--but this time you'll be in search of the Battery Prototype.

Unlike some quests, you won't need to extract with anything in your possession to complete the Worth Your Salt quest. With that in mind, you can come well-equipped or with a simple free loadout, depending on your preferences. If you have aggressive lobbies, we'd recommend the latter to avoid any unnecessary loss of resources if you get in an unexpected firefight.

When you're ready to tackle Worth Your Salt, follow the steps below.

With the Decima Engine powering it, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was one of the best-looking games of 2025 on PS5 consoles. PC gamers will get to see that visual splendour for themselves soon, as the game launches for that platform in March, and you can see if your PC is capable of smoothly rendering all of those post-apocalyptic frames thanks to the release of the official PC specs.

Nixxes is once again handling the PC port, and the studio says it's aiming for the game to run on a wide variety of systems and hardware configurations. The good news is that you won't have to worry too much about RAM, as 16GB of memory will be enough to run the game at its highest settings. Gamers have been hit hard lately with increasing prices for RAM modules, as rapid investment in AI has seen prices for memory skyrocket, and there's no sign that this trend will reverse anytime soon.

For anyone who uses handheld gaming PCs, Nixxes says it has also added a "Portable" preset designed specially for those devices. The PC version of Death Stranding 2 will also support upscaling technologies like Nvidia DLSS 4, AMD FSR 4, and Intel XESS 2, as well as the "Progressive Image Compositor" developed by Guerrilla for its Decima engine. PICO is the same upscaling technology that's used for Death Stranding 2 on PS5, can be used with all supported graphics cards, and it can be combined with the various options for frame generation offered in the game.

A massive sale is happening over at Sony's official PlayStation Direct online store, offering steep discounts on a slew of PS5 games, accessories, and other PlayStation gear. If you're yet to pick up the system, you'll even find a PS5 Fortnite Flowering Chaos Bundle for $399--which features a bunch of digital cosmetics and saves you $100 compared to buying the standalone console. We've rounded up a few more of our favorite discounts below. The sale is live through March 9, so be sure to swing by and check out all the great offers.

PlayStation Direct's sale is the perfect opportunity to add games to your PS5 library. The highly reviewed Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is just $30 (was $70), Death Stranding 2 is $50 (was $70), and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is $30 (was $70). You'll also find both The Last of Us Part I and The Last of Us Part II Remastered for $30 apiece, both of which earned impressive reviews when they launched years ago. Tons of other iconic games are seeing a discount until March 9--check out PlayStation Direct's full games section for more.

You'll find a treasure trove of PS5 gear on sale this week, as PlayStation Direct is running a massive sale through March 9. Many of these deals are being price-matched by other retailers, giving you an easy way to snag items at their lowest price in months. And if you're a fan of Death Stranding 2, the Death Stranding 2: Collector's Edition is now just $130 (was $230), offering a digital copy of the game alongside collectibles like a 15-inch Magellan Man Statue, a 3-inch Dollman figurine, art cards, and a letter from Hideo Kojima. Folks still in the market for an actual PS5 console can also take advantage of a new bundle that discounts prices by $100.

Here's a look at the best PS5 deals for the week of February 25, 2026, including price cuts on games, accessories, and consoles.

The adorable platformer, Astro Bot, walked away with our Game of the Year Award in 2024--and now you can pick it up for just $33 (was $60). Offering a family-friendly adventure with plenty of nods to past PlayStation icons, it's highly recommended at this new low price. You'll also find the cooperative hijinks of Helldivers 2 for $30 (was $40), the tactical stealth action of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for $30 (was $50), and the chaotic multiplayer of Battlefield 6 for $40 (was $70). And if you're excited for Saros, check out Returnal for $30 (was $70)--developed by Housemarque, it offers a similar bullet-hell experience with boss battles that'll test your reflexes. For even more game deals, check out the dedicated PS5 Games hub on PS Direct.

Heading to Stella Montis in Arc Raiders is always a risky endeavor due to potentially hostile raiders roaming the tight corridors within. This is especially true when visiting the lobby, which is exactly where you're headed if you're working on the Stable Housing quest. But you've got to do what you've got to do, so that's why we're here to help.

If you have particularly aggressive lobbies, you'll definitely want to come prepared with a decent loadout and a safe pocket for the Stable Housing quest, as you'll have to extract with some blueprints to complete the task. Once you're ready to get started, you can follow the steps below to get in and out quickly.

The first step of the Stable Housing quest sends you to the Security Bridge in Stella Montis. You'll need to go to the third floor of the lobby and head to the point on the map below, which is a small room containing a safe.

Asha Sharma was a name the gaming industry was unfamiliar with a week ago, but now, she's in charge of Xbox. This has led to questions about Sharma's background in AI and whether she uses AI on social media. In fact, even Xbox founder Seamus Blackley has concerns and advice for the new Xbox CEO. But there's one thing we do know: Sharma has a black belt in taekwando.

The Wall Street Journal interviewed Sharma in late 2023 about her "ridiculously busy week" as COO of Instacart at that time. Sharma conveys a workaholic personality, but she also "has a second-degree black belt in taekwondo," starting the martial art as a kid. In addition, Sharma said at the time she began boxing "after five years of dabbling." Needless to say, it's likely she can kick a lot of our butts.

When not working or exercising, Sharma shared that she enjoyed "playing board and card games and watching sports" with her family and friends. Though "most important, I identify as a partner and as a mom," she said.