Kotaku Saturday, February 14, 2026 3:03 PM  Sato and his team were behind everything from the SG-1000 up through the Dreamcast |
Kotaku Saturday, February 14, 2026 2:16 PM  ByteDance might sell the maker of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang to Savvy Games |
Kotaku Saturday, February 14, 2026 1:07 PM  Den of Wolves isn't out yet and its developers are already being laid off |
Kotaku Saturday, February 14, 2026 12:00 PM  The third-party company Discord could use for their ID collection is mired in surveillance concerns and links to Epstein via one of its investors |
Kotaku Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:26 AM  Blizzard's giveaway stunt turns out to be a pretty sturdy gaming rig |
PCGamesN Saturday, February 14, 2026 1:05 PM Star Citizen's free fly event offers five ships for you to zoom around the massive space MMO in, as its spinoff Squadron 42 nears launch. |
PCGamesN Saturday, February 14, 2026 11:33 AM If you love to build and hate having too much free time, Satisfactory is Steam Deck Verified and will burn away the hours wherever you are. |
PCGamesN Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:28 AM With Overwatch Season 1 underway, Blizzard has brought back its Valentines Day Loverwatch dating sim minigame, but it needs some new faces. |
Destructoid Saturday, February 14, 2026 3:20 PM
ARC Riaders is offering the Bonded Bolts Backpack charm for free to all players, and it's a unique piece of customization that you can get for free.
Since launch, Embark has given away several freebies as part of in-game promotions. The latest offering might have to do with Valentine's Day (although Embark hasn't stated the exact reason). Let's find out how you can get this free charm to add to your collection.
How to obtain the Bonded Bolts Charm in ARC Raiders
The Bonded Bolts Backpack charm doesn't require you to complete any specific task. It's available to all players for free. All you need to do is to login, and the item will be yours. You will find the charm in your in-game inbox. Open the messages, and claim the rewards.
Once done, you can then equip it from the Raider customization section. Head to Charms, and you'll find the new item over there. Select it to add to your raider loadout, and the new charm will be visible with the rest of the equipped items.
Thankfully, there doesn't appear to be any ending period for these rewards. Hence, the freebie could be available permanently. I am unsure if new players (those creating their accounts post Feb. 14, 2026) will be eligible for the rewards. If you've played in the past or continue to do so, the rewards will be in your in-game messages.
While today's rewards don't have any extra content on offer, the Shared Watch event continues to roll on. You can turn on the fight against the ARCs to get 21 extra rewards, including a new outfit set. We also wait for the upcoming Shrouded Sky update.
Scheduled as the next major patch, Shrouded Sky will have new map conditions, projects, and much more. It will be interesting to find out if Embark will hand out any more freebies between now and when the update launches this month.
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Destructoid Saturday, February 14, 2026 3:08 PM
The 29th annual D.I.C.E. Awards have concluded, with the best games of 2025 selected in various categories. Of course, the Game of the Year award went to a title that has been dominating the award season since it started: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but one title also got appreciation that it should've received during the TGA.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took home several D.I.C.E. awards aside from the ultimate one. It gained recognition in the Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction, and Outstanding Achievement in Story categories and received the RPG of the Year award to boot. It more or less swept the awards, even if it did lose out in some.
A game that got the recognition it deserved to get at TGA (which was given to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for no apparent reason) is Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Kojima's cinematic "Strand-type" game received several awards from D.I.C.E., including Outstanding Technical Achievement and Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design. If it were up to me, that Game Direction award should've gone to Kojima as well due to the game's cinematics, cutscenes, and overall impressive and unique game design.
ARC Raiders got a bit of love as well, taking home the Online Game of the Year award. It came out a bit late in the release schedule, but it still managed to smash all expectations, getting recognized as an online powerhouse at just about every award show it got nominated in. Even we gave it an award for best live-service game, which it well deserved.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continues its award season dominance as it racks up award after award, no matter where and no matter from whom. If it gets nominated anywhere, chances are that it's going to win, and it's already set many records for accolades earned.
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Destructoid Saturday, February 14, 2026 2:28 PM
Diablo 2 Resurrected has different ways for you obtain valuable gear, but nothing tops the Chaos Run mode.
Once you've cleared the mid-game portion, the Chaos Runs become your main go-to activity. At its core, you can farm it for finding different gear. However, you can also test your ability to defeat difficulty bosses all on your own or with other players.
While participating in Chaos Runs won't be a simple task, you can ace it by understanding how the mode works.
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How does Chaos Run work in Diablo 2 Resurrected
There are two types of Chaos Runs experience you can find in Diablo 2 Resurrected. You can go on solo runs to find Magic items, or participate in 8-players group. The latter is suitable if you're looking for character EXP.
Chaos Runs also have different difficulty levels. While there's no level requirement, you have to keep that in mind while picking a difficulty.
So why should you participate in Chaos Runs? For starters, it's fun and equally challenging (irrespective of which difficulty you're playing at). The ultimate objective is to clear the dungeon and defeat all the demon bosses that you'll encounter along the way.
Ideally, you should begin at the Normal difficulty to get a taste of what can be found in the dungeons. Then, you can raise the difficulty as you deem fit. Once you reach Chaos Sanctuary, you'll come across the hardest of enemies. However, defeating them will also fetch you the best type of gear. The loot you get from Chaos Runs certainly makes them well worth the extra effort.
Best tips and tricks for Chaos Runs in Diablo 2 Resurrected
Chaos Runs aren't your simple dungeons where you can march through. You'll need to pay attention to your class, build, levels, and more. Here are some key pointers you should always keep in mind.
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Destructoid Saturday, February 14, 2026 1:54 PM
The Fredrik Aursnes vs Franco Mastantuono Showdown SBC is live in FC 26, and you get two fantastic items for your Ultimate Team.
However, only one of the two cards will be eligible for upgrades. The upgrades will depend on the result of the upcoming fixture between Real Madrid and Benfica. Let's look at how to obtain the cards in the cheapest possible fashion.
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FC 26 FC 26 Aursnes vs Mastantuono Showdown SBC tasks
Here are the tasks for the two SBCs. The two footballers have their own featured SBCs that you can complete separately.
Fredrik Aursnes
85-Rated Squad
86-Rated Squad
Franco Mastantuono
LaLiga
Top Form
FC 26 FC 26 Aursnes vs Mastantuono Showdown SBC solutions
Here's a set of solutions you can use to complete the SBC sets.
Fredrik Aursnes
85-Rated Squad
86-Rated Squad
Franco Mastantuono
LaLiga
Top Form
The card on the winning side will be eligible for boosts. On paper, Real Madrid are the definite favorites, and more so when you consider their Champions League legacy. Mastantuono also looks like the better card in terms of stats, playstyles, and more.
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Destructoid Saturday, February 14, 2026 1:35 PM
Overwatch, like all live-service games, can and will suffer from server issues from time to time.
With heightened activity, such as when new patches come out, servers can suffer tremendously, often crashing or sending players into never-ending queue purgatories. So, if you're experiencing issues, here's how you can check Overwatch's server status.
How to check Overwatch server status
As of Feb. 14, Overwatch seems to be seeing some server instability, with players reporting difficulties getting into the game. Keep watch of the official Overwatch accounts, such as on X, to keep up to date with any potential server issues.
Overwatch currently has no official way of checking its server status, meaning you will have to resort to using third-party tools or checking in on Blizzard's official channels of communication to stay in touch with any potential server issues.
One tool is Downdetector, which shows user-reported errors. When they spike, chances are that the servers themselves are unstable or prone to disconnecting. Errors such as BN-564 can appear as well, which you can circumvent on Steam by doing a couple steps out of our dedicated guide. If you happen to encounter that error or any other, you can submit your own report to Downdetector to let others know.
Blizzard updates its players with news on server or connectivity issues on official accounts on platforms like X. As of Feb. 14, there haven't been official communications on any server outage, but that's still your best place to keep up with server status information.
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Destructoid Saturday, February 14, 2026 1:27 PM
The Get Your Protein Evolution is live in FC 26, and you can improve the physicality of two items in Ultimate Team.
The latest evolution, available for free, adds new playstyles, stat boosts, and an increase in the overall. Let's look at the best candidates for this evolution based on the requirements and the offered upgrades.
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FC 26 Get Your Protein Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements for Get Your Protein Evolution in FC 26.
FC 26 Get Your Protein Evolution upgrades
The Get Your Protein Evolution has only two upgrade levels. To obtain the boosts, you'll need to complete specific tasks.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade requirements
Level 2 upgrade requirements
Best players for Get Your Protein Evolution in FC 26
You can include a wide variety of items in this evolution. I have included cards that are best fitted for the offered upgrades.
It's a decent evolution with pretty good stats and playstyles. Some of the upgraded cards should be eligible for future evolution chains.
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Destructoid Saturday, February 14, 2026 12:56 PM
REANIMAL's length of the main campaign might have earned some negative criticism, but the lack of official Ultrawide support is certainly a disappointment.
REANIMAL, so far, has been one of the better-made Unreal Engine 5 games that I have tested out. Unlike High on Life 2, the general performance is pretty good. That's until you try to run the game on an Ultrawide monitor. Thankfully, a mod has already appeared that allows you to bypass those limitations.
How to fix REANIMAL's Ultrawide issues
Since there's no official ultradwide support (yet) from Tarsier, the only option is to use a mod. You can download the mod files using this Codeberg link. You need to download the latest patch file. Click on the SUWSF Zip folder available under Installation.
This completes the first part of the task. Now, extract all the files that are within the SUWSF zip folder and store them in a separate folder. Copy all the files and paste them where the REANIMAL game is installed. The exact destination will be based on where you've installed it. For me, it's the common sub-folder within the Steam folder (where all my games on Steam download by default).
Made by Lyall, the mod adds third-party support for all ultrawide monitors. The additional support significantly improves the performance. There's also a chance for the mod to get updates in the future. While the hardware consumption actually goes up due to this mod, the general graphical performance felt smoother on my system.
How do you remove the mod? If you no longer want the mod for some reason, you simply have to delete the files. You can also open the SUWSF.ini file and set the Enabled command to false, but that's a far more complex method. The easier alternative is to delete the files and restart the game. If you want to use it again, just add the files to the game's installation folder, and you should have Ultrawide support for REANIMAL on your PC.
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Destructoid Saturday, February 14, 2026 9:52 AM
Battlefield 6 Season 2 is finally coming soon to PC and consoles after an initial delay, and there's plenty of exciting content for the players to enjoy.
The new season was scheduled to arrive earlier in January, but the dates got pushed back at the last moment. This guide will help you keep track of the upcoming season so that you can jump in once it goes live. Once again, there will be plenty of rewards to grind throughout the course of Season 2.
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Battlefield 6 Season 2 release countdown
The new season goes live globally on Feb. 17. Season 2 will begin simultaneously on PC and console. The following countdown will expire once the new season goes live.
The countdown is based on the following timings.
The countdown is based on the usual schedule that EA has followed for the previous season. Any last-minute changes, if they happen, will be duly updated on this guide.
What to expect from Battlefield 6 Season 2
Season 2 content will be spread out across three parts. EA has already given a glimpse of what we will obtain as seasonal content.
Extreme Measures (Feb. 17)
Nightfall (Mar. 17)
Hunter/Prey (Apr. 14)
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:03 AM A trailer was also released. The post Kingdom Come: Deliverance Now Available for PS5 and Xbox Series appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, February 14, 2026 9:14 AM According to an insider. The post A Different Santa Monica Studio Game Is Reportedly In Development appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
iDev Games Feed Saturday, February 14, 2026 2:52 PM Test your design skills with our game studio... |
MonsterVine Saturday, February 14, 2026 12:03 PM Out of Words is marking Valentine's Day with a heartfelt, original poem written by acclaimed artist and "Game Poet" Morten Søndergaard. The development team shared the poem alongside a new visual asset, celebrating the themes of love, connection, and rediscovery that shape the game's emotional core. Developed by Kong Orange and WiredFly in collaboration with […] |
MonsterVine Saturday, February 14, 2026 11:33 AM NIS America has announced that The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince will launch on Steam on March 11, 2026. Originally released worldwide on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in 2019, the dark fairytale platformer is finally making its way to PC, giving a new audience the chance to experience its haunting storybook adventure. A […] |
MonsterVine Saturday, February 14, 2026 11:25 AM Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive, has announced it will publish The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire from independent Turkish developer BEF Games. Previously known as The Boss Gangsters: Nightlife, the rebranded title is an open-world action-simulation and management game set in a stylized 1980s underworld. The game is available now on Windows PC […] |