Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion is revamping class skill trees, with its most dramatic change being the removal of passive skills entirely.

As revealed during an official Sanctuary Sitdown on Discord with members of the Diablo 4 development team (via Icy Veins), Blizzard is looking to make it so class skill trees are more about offering customization than raw power spikes. As a result, passive skill nodes are being removed.

Each active skill will be receiving new customizations options to help fill some of those power gaps, but overall Blizzard wants to make it so becoming more powerful is more about finding and crafting better gear, leveling up the Paragon Board, and equipping the right Legendary aspects as opposed to ticking flat damage bonus boxes on the skill tree. In total, there are 80 additional new skill options and 40 reworked ones that will be coming to all Diablo 4 players. Lord of Hatred owners will have 20 additional skill choices to choose from.

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Those who want to spend real money sprucing up their virtual World of Warcraft home can now do so, with Blizzard now offering premium-housing decor on WoW's in-game shop.

The first premium-decor items for sale are two plushies: a lion representing the Alliance and a direwolf representing the Horde. Each plushie individually costs 100 Hearthsteel, WoW's new premium housing currency. Buying exactly 100 Hearthsteel in the shop costs $1.

Housing decor items are single-use items, so those who want to stuff their house with plushies may instead want to buy the bundle pack that comes with four of each plushie instead. The bundle costs 500 Hearthsteel ($5).

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2022's comedic action game High on Life was a huge hit on Xbox Game Pass, and the sequel is out now. Like the original, the sequel is also included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

Alternatively, High on Life 2 is available for direct purchase for $60. It's also available on PS5 and Steam.

The original High on Life was the biggest third-party Game Pass release of 2022, though the record was later beaten by Palworld and then again by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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Prior to this week's announcement of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse during Sony's State of Play, there hadn't been a new Castlevania console game since Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 in 2014. Now, Konami has shared a message for fans about the future of Castlevania while teasing "numerous projects" in the works.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the original Castlevania, which debuted in 1986. Konami shared the following announcement on the franchise's 40th anniversary page, which confirms that Belmont's Curse is just the beginning of the Belmont family's big comeback.

"The doors of Castlevania open once more," wrote Konami. "This year marks the 40th anniversary since the original Akumajō Dracula first saw the light of day. In this commemorative year, Castlevania will be revived. First up is this title, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse ... This is the beginning of numerous new products around Castlevania. Look forward to the return of the magnificent 'nightmare' lurking in the darkness."

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach isn't exactly subtle in its themes, as the story is clearly influenced by COVID, lockdowns, and travel restrictions in place during the early years of the coronavirus outbreak. Originally, game director Hideo Kojima had an entirely different story in mind, but after the COVID pandemic began in 2020, he began to rethink his approach to the topic of connection. So what did Death Stranding 2 originally look like? For starters, it would have involved a lot more high-end fashion for its protagonist, Sam Porter Bridges, and his allies.

Kojima recently posted images online from the upcoming Death Stranding 2 art book, showing off a "pre-COVID" look at Bridges and Fragile. Bridges is wearing a stylish suit and turtleneck instead of his usual timefall resistant porter outfit--the look was inherited by another character in the game--while Fragile is decked out in some killer fashion that references her original outfit from Death Stranding.

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The Season 2 update arrives to Battlefield 6 and Redsec on February 17, and Battlefield Studios has revealed the patch notes for all the changes players can expect with the big update. The studio boasts that over 200 game improvements and quality-of-life changes are packed into Season 2, with a focus on improving weapon handling, movement, vehicles, and more.

Content-wise, Season 2 of Battlefield 6 launches with a new battle pass to level up. The season's new maps, weapons, and additional vehicles are spread out across three separate phases: Extreme Measures, Nightfall, and Hunter/Prey. Seasonal events and limited-time modes are also included.

The Season 2 patch notes highlight several changes for Battlefield 6 and Redsec, which the developer says are adjustments "shaped by community feedback and real match data."

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After making more than a billion bucks at cinemas globally--and leaving a trail of bodies in his wake that's almost as high as his box-office gross--a John Wick video game was inevitable. While it's not the first time that John Wick has headlined a video game, the next title starring the almost unstoppable hitman is aiming to be a AAA experience that makes you feel like the infamous Baba Yaga.

Developer Saber Interactive debuted a brief look at the game during the February 2026 PlayStation State of Play livestream, and we've rounded up all the details below for what we know so far about the in-development project.

John Wick release date

A release date for John Wick has yet to be revealed, and Saber Interactive added that the game's current name is a working title.

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Nintendo's newly produced Virtual Boy headsets can be used to experience VR modes in games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey, according to a new report.

Video Games Chronicle has already gotten its hands on the Virtual Boy headset and its cardboard counterpart, and confirmed compatibility with the Switch game VR modes originally designed for the Nintendo Labo VR Kit. When that headset first launched in 2019, Nintendo added modes to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Super Mario Odyssey, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to promote it.

Those modes allow players to view the games from different perspectives and even move the camera in VR. This all still works with the new Virtual Boy headsets, although VGC notes the cardboard version is more comfortable for these modes as it's easier to move your head while using it. The publication also confirmed that the Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition still features the VR mode.

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance's current-gen edition is out now on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, releasing as a shadowdrop (though its existence leaked some time ago).

The new version of the game includes "the level of performance and fidelity the story deserves," developer Warhorse Studios said. This includes up to 60fps support and "enhanced visual fidelity and graphical features" that Warhorse claims makes the game "as immersive, vibrant, and crisp as possible."

People who already own the game for PS4 and Xbox One can get the upgrade for free. The game is on Xbox Game Pass, too, and that version contains the current-gen upgrades. You can check out the trailer above to see the new version of the game in action.

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Cronos: The New Dawn is getting a free update to address one of the survival-horror game's biggest criticisms, allowing you to enjoy it with a little less stress.

The latest game from the developers of the Silent Hill 2 remake, Cronos: The New Dawn is very clearly inspired by other third-person horror games such as Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space, but was surprisingly a lot more difficult than its inspirations. Its ammo economy was brutal, its enemies deadly and painfully difficult to kill for good, and its checkpoints unforgiving at times. For many, this only served to enhance its atmosphere, but others asked for an easier way to enjoy an otherwise-exceptional survival-horror.

A new update, titled the Temporal Diver Update, is out now for Cronos: The New Dawn, adding a new easy difficulty mode. It's clear from the trailer that this is in direct response to critical fan feedback over the game's challenge, with Bloober including screenshots of numerous Steam review bemoaning the game's difficulty. The update is out now for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, but will also drop on Nintendo Switch 2 in a few days.

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Grammy-nominated singer Madison Beer has a couple of things she wants to say to Fortnite developer Epic Games. For starters, she wants Epic to stop changing the game so much, and secondly, she wants Epic to give her a skin for the game.

"I love Fortnite. They've changed it too much now, though. I'm a little bit upset with you, Epic Games," Beer said on the Hot Ones podcast (via Billboard). "No seriously. Let's speak really quickly. Let's get serious. Stop changing things that we love about Fortnite. Keep it original."

Beer's comments about Fortnite clearly come from a place of admiration for the game, and to that end, Beer pleaded with Epic to "give me a skin please!"

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Super Bomberman Collection

$40 | Releases August 25

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Konami is re-releaseing several of its classic mascot's games with Super Bomberman Collection. The compilation of classic Bomberman games is already available digitally for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and PC, but fans who want to add a boxed copy of the game to their collection can preorder the Super Bomberman Collection physical release on PS5 and Switch ahead of its release on August 25. Priced at $40, the bundle offers seven Bomberman games and several extras, and you can secure your copy now through Amazon.

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Valve has started testing a new feature that will allow users to add hardware specifications to user reviews, giving you more information when attempting to determine how a game might run on your own PC.

The update, which is currently being deployed to the Steam Beta Client, will give users the ability to attach hardware information to user reviews instead of just relying on users entering this in the text directly. The patch notes don't mention how or if these specifications will be verified by Steam, or whether the information is going to be sourced from Steam's optional Hardware Survey database.

Either way, it should give reviews more context when users leave criticism over a game's performance, letting you make a decision over whether it might affect your current hardware configuration. In addition to this, Valve is also giving users the option to allow for anonymized framerate data collection. This is currently exclusive to devices using SteamOS (which is officially just handhelds currently) but will apparently be used to help Valve determine game performance and compatibility to improve Steam going forward.

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A new report claims that TikTok owner ByteDance is in "advanced talks" to sell its subsidiary Moonton Technology to Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group. The deal is estimated to be valued at between $6 billion and $7 billion, according to a report from Reuters.

ByteDance paid $4 billion in 2021 to buy Moonton, so that would be quite a return for the company. At $6 billion, Savvy buying Moonton would be the No. 5 biggest acquisition in the history of video games.

Reuters said ByteDance and Savvy have agreed on "broad terms" for the deal, and that a deal could be formalized by the end of March.

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If you're a fan of wacky--and frequently vulgar--comedy games, you'll probably be interested in seeing what High on Life 2 has to offer. This raunchy, action-packed sequel packs in even more fart jokes, F-bombs, and grotesque creatures than the first outing, ensuring that you're always either laughing or holding back your lunch--or both at the same time. But if you're curious about diving in guns blazing for a second romp through this universe, you may want to know how long it'll take you to see it through. So, here's how long it takes to beat High on Life 2.

How long is High on Life 2?

High on Life 2 is faster-paced than the original, but it also provides larger, more open zones to explore and some surprisingly thoughtful puzzles you'll need to complete on your journey toward its conclusion. It's rarely overwhelmingly difficult, though, so if your goal is just to reach the end of the game and see the credits roll, then an average playthrough should take 10-12 hours. Still, for those who want more, there's a lot of optional stuff to see and do as you explore each area.

If you do decide to take on the additional content scattered throughout the world of High on Life 2, you can extend your total playtime by a few hours. Heading out to explore each of the game's main hubs during your downtime between missions can yield extra money (pesos) and useful upgrades. And if you're a true completionist looking to fill out the full trophy or achievement list, you'll find things like skateboard races, retro games to discover, and additional one-off tasks to complete on your quest to see absolutely everything in the game.

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Reanimal may seem to be all about the jump scares and creepy imagery--and it largely is--but it also features a handful of fun secrets that can earn you in-game collectibles, as well as get you closer to obtaining 100% completion. In the case of the "Secret Bunker" trophy or achievement, you'll need to round up a secret code and input it into a machine somewhere on your adventure. But since the secret code is potentially the most easily overlooked thing in the entire game, we'll fill you in on where to find it, as well as where you'll need to enter it to complete this little side objective.

Where to find the secret code in Reanimal

You can find Reanimal's secret code in Chapter 1: Dead in the Water. However, note that the secret code is the same in every game, so if you've already passed this chapter and just want the answer, go ahead and skip to the next section for the location and solution.

When you arrive at the handcar for the first time, you'll need to find and attach some wheels before it can be used. Before doing any of that, enter the bottom right door in this area.

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Reanimal may be a relatively brief game, but it houses a lot of secrets within its eerie world, ranging from bizarre masks to posters you can rip down to earn gallery art. However, perhaps its most compelling collectible of all is its five coffins that are expertly hidden throughout the game. Finding and interacting with them all will trigger everything you need to see Reanimal's secret ending, providing a little more insight into the game's creepy lore. In this guide, we'll tell you where to find each coffin so that you, too, can reach the secret ending in Reanimal.

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• All coffin locations in Reanimal
  • Coffin 1 - Chapter 1: Dead in the Water
  All coffin locations in Reanimal

  There are five coffins across multiple chapters required to get Reanimal's secret ending. Each coffin location is listed below with details of how to reach it.

  Coffin 1 - Chapter 1: Dead in the Water

  The first coffin can be found soon after using the handcar to cross the bridge.

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Reanimal is a spiritual successor to developer Tarsier Studios' acclaimed horror franchise Little Nightmares, taking that series' disturbing imagery and sinister creature design to even darker levels than ever before. Playable solo or co-op (via split-screen or online), this nightmarish entry in the team's catalog doesn't hold back on the tension one bit, making it a potentially worthy grab for horror enthusiasts. Still, you may want to know what to expect from the game's length before diving in. If you're curious about how long it'll take to beat Reanimal, we've got everything you need to know below.

How long to beat Reanimal

Reanimal is a relatively brief experience that should take the average player around 5 or 6 hours to complete. Most chapters are linear with a clear path forward, and the puzzles that stand between you and the next room tend to be less brain teasers and more progression blockers designed to make you work together with your co-op partner (or AI companion if you're solo). The game's more challenging aspects include some occasional trial-and-error stealth and chase sequences--but they aren't anything too severe, either.

However, those looking to get the most out of Reanimal will find a lot of collectibles in nooks and crannies around its dark and unsettling environments, including posters, secret statues, and equippable masks. There are even extremely well-hidden coffins in secret places throughout the adventure, which will unlock a secret ending once they're all found. Taking the time to thoroughly search every section of the game can add a few more hours to your total playtime, maybe even pushing things past 10 hours if you get particularly stuck on the hunt for a particular collectible.

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Silent Hill has made a big comeback in recent years, and the current Renaissance of psychological horror isn't over yet. The next game in the series, Silent Hill: Townfall, is out later this year--though it doesn't yet have a specific release date. Nevertheless, if you're feeling brave, you can preorder the $50 physical edition for PS5 through Amazon and Best Buy.

Silent Hill: Townfall $50 | Releases in 2026

Preorder bonuses for Silent Hill: Townfall have not yet been revealed, but a few details on the game have emerged. Set in 1996, players will step into the boots of the game's protagonist, Simon Ordell, and explore the foggy Scottish seaside town of St. Amelia. Haunted by strange monsters, Ordell will have to decide when to fight and when to run, and to aid him, he has a handheld TV that helps him when he uses stealth. Enemies appear on the small screen as blobs of static, and Ordell can use it to uncover the mystery of St. Amelia.

Developed by Scottish studio team Screen Burn and published by Annapurna Interactive, the game is also played from a first-person perspective. This is a big departure from previous Silent Hill games, which were all third-person psychological horror games.

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Project Windless, a new open-world action RPG inspired by a Korean novel series, was announced for PS5 at the recent State of Play event. The game's developers used AI to help create the project, but AI-based elements are not a "central, player-facing feature," the developers clarified.

Speaking to Eurogamer, Krafton said AI was used "during exploratory phases" for the game to help drive efficiency.

"Krafton's studios operate with a high degree of creative independence, enabling each team to select the tools and methods that best suit their projects," a Krafton spokesperson said.

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