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As Season 2 launches, Battlefield 6 devs say they've "heard the message very clear" about the desire for big maps — but "it takes a really long time" to make them

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
19 février 2026 à 19:39
As Season 2 starts, Battlefield 6 devs say they've "heard the message very clear" regarding players wanting bigger maps, but they're not coming quickly.

An official screenshot of the Contaminated map in Battlefield 6 Season 2.

An official screenshot of infantry action on Battlefield 6's new Season 2 map, Contaminated.

WWE 2K26 is spilling the beans on its take on MyRise — and its new scenarios, mechanics, and rewards continue to make it my favorite WWE 2K game mode

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19 février 2026 à 18:26
WWE and 2K have released a new Ringside Report on WWE 2K26's MyRise story mode with a trailer narrated by Paul Heyman. It will include branching paths, tons of unlockable rewards, new scenarios, and more.

Promotional screenshot of Jordynne Grace aligning with Paul Heyman in WWE 2K26

Can you beat the Juggernaut, Jordynne Grace, with Paul Heyman at her corner in WWE 2K26's MyRise mode?

Xbox Ally X pricing is up AGAIN — is your region affected?

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
19 février 2026 à 18:06
The ROG Xbox Ally X just received another regional price hike, now in Australia. The increase raises questions about rising handheld costs and hardware pricing.

Xbox Ally X handheld

The Xbox Ally X is already one of the more expensive gaming handheld, and its price is going up in some regions.

I played Microsoft Flight Simulator with this revolutionary joystick disguised as a controller — and I'm in love with it

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
19 février 2026 à 17:57
Honeycomb's excellent Echo is a mashup of traditional flight sim hardware and casual joypads, built for convenient PC gaming.

Honeycomb Aeornautical Echo Aviation Controller held in two hands with a magenta cardstock background

Honeycomb's Echo is a mashup of traditional flight sim hardware and casual joypads.

The new World of Warcraft Midnight animated short film proves we need a Netflix show — it could bring in new fans intimidated by decades worth of lore

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19 février 2026 à 14:35
World of Warcraft: Midnight is drawing near. So Blizzard has decided to give fans a look at the backstory for one of its central characters, Liadrin, in a new gorgeously animated short film.

Edited screenshot of Liadrin from a World of Warcraft: Midnight animated short film

Liadrin preparing to fight the Scarlet Crusade

Xbox staff are now internally testing a new ROG Xbox Ally feature — which is also slated for Xbox next-gen

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
19 février 2026 à 12:01
The new Xbox "Highlight Reels" feature uses the Xbox Ally X NPU and is almost certainly going to appear on the next-gen Xbox. Here's how it works.

Xbox Ally X with PC stuff

The Xbox Ally X is a great gaming device, but also an oddly capable productivity device. The Gen-10 Xbox will probably be the same way.

What's next for Xbox's Starfield? Bethesda's Todd Howard says it's not "Starfield 2.0," but more is "coming soon" — "We think you're gonna love this"

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
18 février 2026 à 22:50
Bethesda's Todd Howard says the studio will soon show what it's been working on for Xbox's Starfield RPG, but notes it's not "Starfield 2.0."

Screenshot from Starfield Direct showcase

An official screenshot of Xbox's Starfield, Bethesda's latest single player RPG that it's unveiling new content for soon.

Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 will be more of a "classic" Bethesda game like Skyrim and Fallout — it's using the "Creation Engine 3" too

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
18 février 2026 à 21:39
In a new interview, Bethesda director Todd Howard has revealed that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be more of a "classic" Bethesda game like Skyrim or Fallout 4.

A photograph of Todd Howard, Bethesda Game Studios' executive producer and game director.

A photograph of Todd Howard, Bethesda Game Studios' executive producer and game director.

Monster Hunter Wilds' final base game update has arrived — and it's bringing a long-awaited performance boost for Xbox and more for PC

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18 février 2026 à 20:36
Capcom has released the final major update for Monster Hunter Wilds before switching gears to work on its DLC expansion. It includes new quests involving Arch-Tempered monsters, fun event quests, and huge performance boosts for consoles and PC.

Slightly edited screenshot of Arch-Tempered Arkveld in Monster Hunter Wilds

Prepare to face Arch-Tempered Arkveld in Monster Hunter Wilds' final base game update.

Microsoft's Xbox PC app is getting a nifty new feature — it's in preview testing now for Xbox Insiders

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
18 février 2026 à 20:08
The Xbox PC app is getting a new postgame recaps feature that highlights gameplay captures, completed achievements, and more after your gaming sessions.

A screenshot of the new Postgame Recaps feature for the Xbox PC app.

This marketing image shows what one of the Xbox PC app's new postgame recaps looks like.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 advert has been blocked — cited as "irresponsible and offensive" by viewers

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18 février 2026 à 20:05
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned a Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 advert after nine complaints, ruling it inappropriate, despite no explicit imagery being shown.

Nikki Glasser in The Replacer advert for Black Ops 7

Activision has found itself in hot water with the UK advertising watchdog.

Minecraft: Java Edition is moving to a new graphics API for its Vibrant Visuals update — here's what that means, and when it's coming to Mojang's hit

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
18 février 2026 à 18:53
Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals update.

Official screenshot of Minecraft.

An official screenshot of a Minecraft village that shows off the graphical improvements from the Vibrant Visuals update.

Valve just scored a historic win against a prolific patent troll — and even got $152K out of it

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18 février 2026 à 18:00
Serial patent litigator Leigh Rothschild tried to sue Valve in 2022 despite an existing agreement, so Valve went on the offensive and just won its case. Setting a precedent for the patent troll industry.

BELLEVUE, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 26: Portrait of American video game developer Gabe Newell, photographed at Valve Corporations offices in Bellevue, Washington, on February 26, 2020. (Photo by Olly Curtis/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Gabe Newell, co-founder, president, and majority owner of the video game company Valve Corporation.

I love Turtle Beach's efforts to become a real racing sim competitor with its new VelocityOne Race KD3 wheel

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Par : [email protected] (Michael Hoglund)
18 février 2026 à 17:41
Turtle Beach's VelocityOne KD3 set, with add-ons like the F-RX Formula Wheel, makes this a serious racing competitor and another entry in its racing lineup.

VelocityOne Wheel screenshots

I felt like I couldn't take a bad picture of this wheel.

WWE 2K26 has unleashed a mountain of new gameplay information — and it's packed with changes and additions for MyGM, Universe, and the Creations Suite

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18 février 2026 à 15:10
WWE 2K26 has unpacked a tidal wave of new information regarding its take on the series' MyGM, Universe, and Creation Suite features, and we've rounded it all up in one place.

Promotional screenshot of Seth Rollins in WWE 2K26.

I am a visionary, I am a revolutionary, I am Seth "Freakin" Rollins.

Mario Kart at 4K60 on an Xbox Series X — because someone wanted Nintendo’s legal team to wake up spicy

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18 février 2026 à 14:55
An Xbox user has gone viral after showcasing Mario Kart Wii and Liberty City Stories running at 4K60 on Xbox Series X using Developer Mode, highlighting the console’s overlooked emulation potential.

Mario and Xbox Series X

<p>Phil Spencer's ambitions to acquire Nintendo seem outlandishly farfetched, and that's probably a good thing.</p>

PlayStation isn’t the only one getting perks — Marathon promises Xbox and Steam perks too

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18 février 2026 à 14:36
Marathon will not restrict cosmetic perks to PlayStation players, as Bungie confirms weapon charms are also planned for Xbox and Steam ahead of the game’s March 2026 launch.

Marathon key image with Xbox icon glowing

As Marathon draws closer, Bungie has clarified it's not just PS5 players getting special treatment over bonus loot.

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