Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion goes live in April, and one of its big draws is that players will finally get a chance to explore a location that has only been hinted at for decades. The Skovos Isles were teased in ancient texts--better known as the Diablo 2 game manual--and it's that very same pocket-sized manuscript that inspired Blizzard to create a region that has been left relatively unscathed by the doom and gloom that has befallen Sanctuary over the centuries.

"I've been playing Diablo games since the very beginning, so I had that exact same feeling of like, 'Oh my God, it's Skovos. I get to go there. I'm going to meet the Amazons.' I want to do all this stuff--meet the Oracles and so on," associate game director Zaven Haroutunian said to GameSpot. "It's someplace we've never really gone in this series. No game has gone deeper than a scratch into what this place is. So it was a good opportunity to kind of sit back and take stock of the series' entire history."

"When we were building Skovos--not just the story part, but the culture there and the characters and the history--we were going through the Diablo 2 manual trying to rediscover what we've said about this place," Haroutunian continued. "We wrote everything down like, 'Oh, we didn't name all the islands. Let's name islands. Let's try to draw these things from the book.'

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If you've been looking for fast-paced, action-packed sci-fi games, look no further than the Humble Sci-Fi Shooters 2.0 bundle deal. Like other Humble Bundle deals, the Sci-Fi Shooters 2.0 bundle offers a tiered pricing structure where the more you pay, the more games you'll unlock, with the full seven-game bundle costing just $20. Also, like other Humble Bundles, a portion of all sales is donated to charity--in this case, Humble is partnering with One Tree Planted and Cool Effect, which help combat the effects of climate change. The bundle is available until February 23.

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Following the events of Fallout Season 2, most of the wasteland's major factions stand revealed. However, a cameo appearance in Season 2, episode 6 hinted at another looming conflict in the show. According to Fallout co-showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet, that performer may have a bigger role in the show going forward.

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In episode 6, Walton Goggins' The Ghoul was impaled on a poll and on the verge of losing his mind when he was rescued by a shadowy figure who wanted to recruit him for an upcoming war. The character in question was voiced by Hellboy star Ron Perlman, and a brief glimpse of his face confirmed that he's a super mutant. The Ghoul turned down the request to join him, and the super mutant released the former without letting him know where the super mutants are hiding.

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A report claims that Microsoft could merge Xbox Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass together.

Tom Warren of The Verge reported that Microsoft was considering such a move. Xbox Game Pass Premium is the $15/month version of Game Pass that comes with access to a library of 200+ games, but not day-one new releases. PC Game Pass, meanwhile, costs $16.50/month and includes access to "hundreds" of PC games, as well as new games on day one. The Verge's report didn't have any word on what the price of a hypothetically merged subscription would be, or any other features.

The site also reported that other upcoming changes to Game Pass in the future could be more third-party services bundled in. Some of these today include EA Play, Fortnite Crew, and Ubisoft+ Classics for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The report also claimed that the rumored free Xbox Cloud Gaming offering (in exchange for ads) will not be its own separate Game Pass tier.

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We still don't know the price of the Steam Machine, and a recent interview with one of the video game industry's leading analysts shows just how hard it is to predict.

Circana senior director and video game industry advisor Mat Piscatella showed that was the case in a recent interview with GamesRadar. Piscatella told the publication that he "could see $1,000" as the system's price tag, but also admitted that he "could see them going nuts and going under $700 if they want to eat some of those costs."

The price of the Steam Machine is tough to predict because of factors outside of the video game industry itself. The United States' tariffs and the rising costs of components like RAM make the production of video game hardware more expensive than it has ever been in recent memory. "If you want to bring out a new Steam Machine this year, trying to come out with an announced price point, given what's going on in all these other areas of the market, is challenging," Piscatella explained.

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Disney Afternoon Collection

$40 | Releases May 29

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$30 | Releases May 29

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Throughout the late '80s and '90s, Disney video games were a mainstay of NES, SNES, and Genesis libraries. Several of these classics are being bundled into an updated version of the Disney Afternoon Collection for Switch and Switch 2, and you can preorder the physical editions through Amazon and Target. Both editions will launch on May 29, with the Switch edition priced at $30 and the Switch 2 version with all games on the cartridge retailing for $40.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley is back once again with another Star Path based around its newest character additions. This time around, the Paw-fect Romance Star Path aims to impress fans of Lady and the Tramp, as the game has just introduced the two lovable pups as part of its Puppy Love update. If you're diving into the Star Path, we expect you'll be excited for the chance to unlock new cosmetics, decorations, and more for your valley. If you're curious what you need to plan for, or simply have found yourself stuck on any of the Star Path Duties, we've compiled a full list of them below. Here's every Paw-fect Romance Star Path duty and how to complete it.

All Paw-fect Romance Star Path Duties

• Buy Tomato Seeds - Buy tomato seeds
• Buy a cat's favorite drink - Buy Milk from Remy
• Buy seeds from the Forgotten Land stall - Buy any seeds from Goofy's stall in the Forgotten Land
• Buy something from Scrooge McDuck's Store - Buy any item from Scrooge
• Catch fish in gold ripples - Catch fish in legendary ripples
• Catch fish in the Glade of Trust - Catch any fish in the Glade of Trust
• Catch fish in the Sunlit Plateau - Catch fish in Sunlit Plateau
• Change outfit - Change your outfit
• Chat with Mickey Mouse's sweetheart - Have a daily discussion with Minnie
• Chat with a villager named after a flower - Have a daily discussion with Daisy
• Complete Boutique Challenges - Complete any Daisy Challenge
• Cook Pizzas - Cook any pizza
• Cook a fairly fancy appetizer - Cook any 4-star appetizer
• Cook a fairly fancy dessert - Cook any 4-star dessert
• Cook a fairly fancy dinner - Cook any 4-star dinner
• Cook a perfect appetizer - Cook any 5-star appetizer
• Cook a perfect dessert - Cook any 5-star dessert
• Cook any 2-star meal - Cook any 2-star meal
• Craft Ingots - Craft any ingots
• Craft a potion to boost your garden - Craft a Miraculous Growth Elixir or Even More Miraculous Growth Elixir
• Craft a potion to help you go fish - Craft Miraculous Fishing Bait or Even More Miraculous Fishing Bait
• Craft a potion to polish your Royal Pickaxe - Craft a Miraculous Pickaxe Varnish or Even More Miraculous Pickaxe Varnish
• Craft a potion you can really "dig" - Craft a Miraculous Shovel Varnish or Even More Miraculous Shovel Varnish
• Craft any large elixir - Craft any of the large elixirs
• Craft any refinement item - Craft any refinement item
• Dig anywhere in the Valley - Dig holes anywhere
• Dress up in your Mickey Mouse ears - Wear Mickey Mouse ears on your head
• Earn 30,000 Star Coins - Collect 30,000 Star Coins
• Earn 5,000 Dreamlight - Collect 5,000 Dreamlight
• Earn 7,500 Dreamlight - Collect 7,500 Dreamlight
• Eat Tomatoes - Eat tomatoes
• Equip a level 2 Critter Companion - Equip any level 2 companion
• Feed the Fox critters their favourite food - Feed Foxes Salmon
• Feed the Ravens their favorite food - Feed Ravens any 5-star meal
• Fish in the Forgotten Land - Catch fish in the Forgotten Land
• Gain 15,000 Star Coins - Earn 15,000 Star Coins
• Get crafty - Craft any item
• Give Donald his favourite gift - Give a favorite gift to Donald
• Give Goofy his favourite gift - Gift a favorite gift to Goofy
• Give Lady her favourite gift - Give a favorite gift to Lady
• Give Merlin his favorite gift - Give a favorite gift to Merlin
• Give Tramp his favourite gift - Give a favorite gift to Tramp
• Give Tramp or Lady a spicy spaghetti - Give Tramp or Lady Spaghetti Arrabbiata
• Give a Crocodile its favourite food - Feed Crocodiles Lobster
• Give a speedy and sugary princess her favorite gift - Gift a favorite gift to Vanellope.
• Go fish! - Catch any fish
• Hang out with Daisy - Spend time hanging out with Daisy
• Hang out with Donald - Spend time hanging out with Donald
• Hang out with Goofy - Spend time hanging out with Goofy
• Hang out with Lady - Spend time hanging out with Lady
• Hang out with Merlin - Spend time hanging out with Merlin
• Hang out with Mickey - Spend time hanging out with Mickey
• Hang out with Tramp - Spend time hanging out with Tramp
• Hang out with Vanellope - Spend time hanging out with Vanellope.
• Hang out with any villager - Spend time hanging out with anyone
• Harvest Canola - Harvest Canola
• Harvest Eggplants - Harvest eggplants
• Harvest Tomato - Harvest tomatoes
• Harvest Wheat - Harvest Wheat
• Harvest a key chocolate ingredient - Harvest Cacao
• Harvest different fruits - Harvest any fruits
• Harvest some berries that are blue - Harvest blueberries
• Have a daily discussion with Lady - Have a daily discussion with Lady
• Have a daily discussion with Tramp - Have a daily discussion with Tramp
• Have a daily discussion with any villager - Have a daily discussion with anyone
• Mine Yellow Gems - Mine for Citrine or Shiny Cictrine
• Mine for Blue gems - Mine for Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Pure Ice, or Star Sapphire
• Mine for Square gems - Mine for Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, or Spinel
• Mine for White gems - Mine for Diamond or Opal
• Mine for black stones - Mine for Onyx, Coal, or Night Shards
• Mine for pink gems - Mine for Shiny Tourmaline, Tourmaline, Dreamshard
• Mine for something shiny - Mine for any shiny gems
• Mine for special crystals underground - Mine for Vitalys Crystals
• Mine precious gems with a Royal Tool - Mine for any gems
• Open up fresh Memories - Pick up Memory Shards
• Pet your critter companion - Pet your companion
• Pick fresh Basil or Oregano - Harvest Basil or Oregano
• Pick some fungi - Harvest mushrooms
• Pick up pink flowers - Harvest Pink Hydrangea or White and Pink Falling Penstemon
• Pick up red flowers - Harvest Red Bell Flower, Red Bromeliad, Red Daisy, Red Falling Penstemon, Red Nasturium, Red Passion Lily, Red Rose, or White and Red Hydrangea
• Pick up wood materials - Collect Soft Wood, Hard Wood, Dark Wood, or Dry Wood
• Plant Tomato Seeds - Plant tomato seeds
• Practice MINE-fulness - Mine for any gems
• Save coins like Scrooge McDuck - Sell any items at Goofy's Stall
• Sell Tomatoes - Sell tomatoes
• Sell gems - Sell any gems
• Sell green veggies - Sell Asparagus, Cucumber, Leek, Lettuce, Okra, Spinach, or Zucchini
• Tackle Royal Tasks - Complete Royal Duties
• Take a photo of a fox - Take a photo with a Fox
• Take a picture of Scrooge's Shop - Take a photo any of Scrooge's Shop
• Take a picture with Lady - Take a photo with Lady
• Take a picture with Tramp - Take a photo with Tramp
• Uproot Night Thorns - Remove Night Thorns
• Vote in a dreamy contest in the Valleyverse - Cast a Dreamsnap vote
• Whip up a 1-star meal - Cook any 1-star meal

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Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition (Switch 2)

$60 | Releases April 29

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During the latest Nintendo Direct, Bethesda took to the stage to reveal a slew of games heading to Switch 2--including Fallout 4. The Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is getting a digital release on February 24, followed by a physical release on April 28. There don't seem to be any preorder bonuses yet, but the Anniversary Edition is packed with additional content (like DLC and Creation Club items), giving Switch 2 fans a chance to experience the best of the Wasteland.

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Nexon, parent company of Embark and its successful extraction shooter Arc Raiders, is reportedly working on a shooter set in the StarCraft universe in collaboration with Blizzard.

A recent article by The Korea Economic Daily, reported by IGN, suggests that Nexon has the project underway in one of its shooter divisions, with a former StarCraft modder at the helm. This is the second time that Nexon has been reported to be working with the franchise, with South Korean financial news outlet MTN reporting in early 2025 that the publisher had secured the license from Blizzard after pitching its ideas to the StarCraft creators.

The Korea Economic Daily caveats its reporting with the fact that Nexon has previously attempted to license properties in a similar way from Square Enix, but has yet to launch a product. This isn't the first time a StarCraft shooter has been rumored, however, with reporting from earlier this year suggesting that Blizzard is planning to reveal the project at BlizzCon 2026. The existence of a StarCraft shooter has predated that report, too, with the project being mentioned in Jason Schreier's book Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment in 2024.

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Looking to stock up on books? There's never been a better time, as Amazon's massive Buy One, Get One 50% Off special is back and filled with great options. In order to take advantage of this deal, all you'll need to do is add two eligible books to your cart; you'll then receive a discount equal to half the cost of the lower-priced item at checkout. This deal also works on eligible Blu-rays, board games, and more, giving you a lot of options to mix and match.

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To help you find a few books (and maybe even make a dent in that reading goal you set back in January), we've compiled a list of some of our favorite books that are on sale, as well as some trending picks and best-sellers. If you're looking to pick up a few of the titles we mentioned in our Books You Should Read Based On Your Favorite Video Game article, you'll find Tress of the Emerald Sea, Six of Crows, The Way of Kings, and more are all on this list.

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Ten years ago, one of Blizzard's most-popular franchises hit the big screen in Warcraft, but there haven't been any further adaptations of the company's IP. In the decade since Warcraft hit theaters, video game adaptations have heated up again. According to Blizzard president Johanna Faries, studios are still knocking on the company's door. But it may take more than they can offer to get them off the ground.

During a recent profile by Windows Central, Faries indicated that "exciting conversations" have taken place about new adaptations. She also noted that Blizzard is focused on the quality of any TV shows or movies based on its games.

"We just want to be responsible with the IP, right?," said Faries. "We want to make sure that if we bring anything forward, whether it's gameplay or whether it's beyond that, that it represents what we want it to signify. On behalf of Blizzard, it's got to be best in class ... we have set the bar in many ways, in terms of creative excellence, and so that's really what we're going to focus in on."

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Battlefield 6

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Battlefield 6, which was 2025's best-selling game in the US, is available for a very nice discount ahead of the game's highly anticipated Season 2 update on February 17.

Amazon is currently selling Battlefield 6 for $39.88 on PS5 and Xbox Series X. That's a nice 43% discount from the normal $70 price point. The lowest the game has ever been sold for since launch is $35, so this price is just a few ticks above that.

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Mewgenics has already bested Binding of Isaac: Rebirth's concurrent-player record, just over 24 hours since release. This means, at least by one metric, it is co-developer Edmund McMillan's most successful release yet.

As of 1:30 ET on Wednesday February 11, Mewgenics has an all-time best concurrent-player count of 74,176, which is 4,000 players above Binding of Isaac: Rebirth's record of 70,701. Mewgenics is also leagues above most of McMillan's other releases, in term of concurrent player count. The original Binding of Isaac has a peak of 12,575 players, while Super Meat Boy has a high of 5,153. Mewgenics already made back its budget just 180 minutes after release.

Mewgenics is a collaboration between Super Meat Boy and Binding of Isaac dev Edmund McMillan and Bombernaut developer Tyler Glaiel. It is a roguelike-tactics game where you command a platoon of cats through three torturous acts. Any kittens who survive the onslaught become the parents to a new generation of feline warriors. The game won big praise from reviewer Jason Rodriguez, who said in GameSpot's 9/10 Mewgenics review, "Although it can easily overwhelm you with a high degree of complexity early on, this gradually gives way to an appreciation for the many strategic layers cleverly constructed amongst the chaos."

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It's been a busy month for Blizzard as it reveals what's next for game franchises like Overwatch, Warcraft, and Diablo, and for StarCraft fans, the big news is that it's coming to toy shelves soon. Toy manufacturer JoyToy has officially announced that it will produce collectibles based on the sci-fi real-time strategy series, and it has teased several Terran, Zerg, and Protoss figures to kick off this line.

Like several of its other toys, these are "small-scale" action figures measuring approximately 10cm, and the studio says it's aiming to recreate several small details. Metallic power armor for Terrans, biological Zerg details, and advanced energy armaments of the Protoss are some of the features being teased by the company.

JoyToy has become a popular brand over the last couple of years, as its Warhammer 40,000 action figures have been very well received since entering production.

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GTA 6 and ongoing Switch 2 sales could make 2026 a massive year for the video game industry. Marketing data firm Circana has predicted that GTA 6 will help fuel a record-breaking year, projecting a total income of $62.8 billion. That number would exceed 2021's previous record of $61.7 billion and would represent a 3% growth over 2025, which broke $60.7 billion.

GTA 6 represents the highest "purchase intent" recorded since Circana began tracking the metric. The firm also predicts the game's sales will help drive accessory and subscription purchases. The Switch 2 is already the fastest-selling console of all-time; Circana predicts the momentum will continue into 2026. Subscription services like PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass were also major drivers of revenue in 2025 and are expected to continue to grow in the current year.

Additionally, Circana's report emphasizes that 2026 has a set of challenges. Rising hardware costs, escalating prices in other economic sectors, and the increasing popularity of free-to-play PC and mobile games like Roblox and Fortnite could shake up the industry. The release of the Steam Machine could also represent a significant shift in the market.

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Despite saying last year that his upcoming god game Masters Of Albion would be his last game, English game designer Peter Molyneux has claimed that this game is actually just one chapter in a planned trilogy.

Speaking to IGN on February 11, Molyneux said that Masters of Albion will launch in early access as chapter one in a three-part "epic." It's a "complete game" that will feature the familiar beats of the hero's journey.

"So this is an epic,” Molyneux said. "We are thinking about three epic chapters, I suppose you'd call them. Then what we'll be releasing into early access will be chapter one, and it's going to take us quite a few years to get to chapter three. But this chapter one, it has a story. It starts as a classic story of a hero coming and finding his power. There was an adversary who was doing something awful. There was a confrontation. It's a classic. This first chapter is a classic beat of that narrative story. There's going to be love, loss, hate, and betrayal in that first episode of the story. So it is a complete game. We are just thinking bigger rather than, 'Right, this is the game. That's it.' We've always been thinking about this bigger story."

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The 1997 film Starship Troopers is a nuanced satire of fascism and ultraviolence. No one really cares about that, though, because the franchise is at its best when the focus is on squashing bugs. Developer Auroch Digital (Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun) is looking to do its part with Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, a first-person boomer-shooter that looks like it was pulled straight out of the late '90s. It's launching on March 16 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2, and a PC demo is now available. Do you want to know more?

Similar to its work on Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Auroch Digital has gone with an action-first approach and low-polygon graphics for this Starship Troopers game. Players will get to lead troops through battlefields infested with bugs, wield an arsenal of over 30 weapons--including the classic Morita autorifle, mechs, and tactical nukes--and take part in a campaign that's peppered with FMVs featuring General Johnny Rico, who is once again played by actor Casper Van Dien.

Starship Troopers has maintained a video game presence over the years, with recent entries including the real-time strategy game Starship Troopers: Terran Command in 2022 and the 2024 FPS Starship Troopers: Extermination. Arrowhead's Helldivers 2 is considered to be the best Starship Troopers game currently, even if it has nothing to do with the franchise other than its on-the-nose references to the movie.

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Following growing speculation that Resident Evil 4's latest patch has negatively affected its performance on PC, Digital Foundry has confirmed this through its own testing.

The outlet tested both the current and previous version of the game (by way of a mod), with the core difference between the two being the type of DRM implemented. Previously, Resident Evil 4 made use of Denuvo DRM, while its latest update has replaced it with Enigma Protector DRM. This new version of DRM has introduced major bottlenecks when it comes to CPU performance, with Digital Foundry measuring nearly 2ms lost to CPU processing times in some instances.

With its testing setup that prioritized CPU-limited scenarios, this manifested a massive decrease in output frame rate, down to 144fps from 217fps. It should be noted that these slowdowns won't be as noticeable, if at all, in GPU-limited scenarios, or in instances where the game's AI is providing a larger overhead than the new DRM features. Still, it's an example of an update measurably changing the performance of a product years after release without any real benefit to its players.

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Peter Molyneux, who created the Fable series and is known for hyperbole, has reacted to the recent Fable reveal, saying it made him "incredibly emotional" and that is he proud to know his creation is living on. He also said the game's world, in its current state, has a "slight antiseptic" feel that lacks character and grime.

Speaking to IGN, Molyneux said he is a person who cries frequently, and he felt himself "tearing up" when he saw the new trailer in January.

"I felt incredibly emotional, and the reason I felt emotional was: 'F*** me. This thing that we created, it's going to live, it's going to carry on. This world, which we loved creating so much, and other people loved, has a life,'" he said.

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Sony Pictures has announced a release date for the Helldivers movie: November 10, 2027.

The movie is directed by Justin Lin, who is perhaps best known for his work on the Fast & Furious franchise. Jason Momoa is set to star in the Helldivers movie, with Annabelle writer Gary Dauberman attached to write the script.

Helldivers debuted in 2015 but the 2024 sequel, Helldivers 2, took things to a new level. The game sold more than 12 million copies on PS5 and PC in its first four months, and now it's on Xbox as well.

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