PC Gaming Feb 23, 2026

Even though many developers are being laid off, consumer spending in gaming was actually up in January 2026, new report reveals

The vibes are rotten out there if you work anywhere near video games. 2026 is yet another year off to a terrible start ...

Eurogamer Fran Ruiz

PC Gaming Feb 23, 2026

Xbox's new head of gaming has "no tolerance for bad AI", following concerns about the proliferation of AI slop, and Sharma's tech background

Microsoft's new gaming CEO Asha Sharma has responded to concerns surrounding her background in AI, as well as her lack ...

Eurogamer Victoria Phillips Kennedy

PC Gaming Feb 23, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem is this week's headline PC game but don't forget the Witchers, pirates and pinballs

Happy this week all! It’s time for another Steam Next Fest. A time to stock up on unfinished business. A time to ...

Rock Paper Shotgun Edwin Evans-Thirlwell

Terrorism & Security Feb 23, 2026

Dark Merlin Is The Name Of General Atomics’ YFQ-42A Fighter Drone

Merlins are small but fierce birds that attack in groups and are known for their stealthy attacks. The post Dark Merlin...

The War Zone Tyler Rogoway

PC Gaming Feb 23, 2026

Elon Musk's Grok reportedly had an update delayed thanks to its lacklustre Baldur's Gate 3 knowledge

Grok, the generative AI chatbot on X (formerly Twitter), reportedly had an update delay because it wasn't a good enough...

Eurogamer Connor Makar

PC Gaming Feb 23, 2026

"They've ghosted me": Saints Row design director says he believes the series is "dead" after pitching prequel

Make sure the dildos are flying at half mast. Saints Row 1 design director Chris Stockman has said he believes the seri...

Rock Paper Shotgun Mark Warren

Technology Feb 23, 2026

The Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2026

We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you.

Wired Julian Chokkattu, Luke Larsen

PC Gaming Feb 23, 2026

The latest update on the BioShock movie states "Netflix and Take-Two are very anxious" to line it up with the new game's release

It's been a while since the BioShock movie was revived... only be stuck in limbo again. Slow progress is being made on ...

Eurogamer Fran Ruiz

PC Gaming Feb 23, 2026

Ubisoft CEO touts “disciplined workforce management” while defending giving his son the keys to Assassin's Creed

Ubisoft’s CEO Yves Guillemot has confirmed that they are making a bunch of new Assassin’s Creed and Far Cr...

Rock Paper Shotgun Edwin Evans-Thirlwell

PC Gaming Feb 23, 2026

Tencent reportedly shutter open world game studio which had drafted in former Assassin’s Creed director

Tencent have reportedly shut down their TiMi Montreal studio, set up back in 2021 with the goal of creating multi-platf...

Rock Paper Shotgun Mark Warren

Technology Feb 23, 2026

Say Goodbye to the Undersea Cable That Made the Global Internet Possible

History was unmade last year, as engineers began the massive project of ripping the first-ever transoceanic fiber-optic ...

Wired Jane Ruffino

PC Gaming Feb 23, 2026

The Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch re-release is already topping the eShop charts, even as Nintendo mysteriously removes mention of Home compatibility

Last week gave us the announcement of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen coming to the Switch systems. This would've ...

Eurogamer Fran Ruiz

Technology Feb 23, 2026

NASA Delays Launch of Artemis II Lunar Mission Once Again

A failure in the helium flow of the SLS rocket has prompted NASA to delay the Artemis II moon mission. Rather than March...

Wired Javier Carbajal, Jorge Garay

PC Gaming Feb 22, 2026

Slay the Spire 2 finally narrows down that March release date and confirms online co-op

Slay the Spire 2 will release in early access on 5th March, 2026. Read more

Eurogamer Vikki Blake

PC Gaming Feb 22, 2026

Tencent shutters TiMi Montreal

Tencent has shuttered another western studio: TiMi Montréal. Read more

Eurogamer Vikki Blake

PC Gaming Feb 22, 2026

Olympic skaters beat the competition with this incredible Mortal Kombat-themed performance

Georgian skaters Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava shared a Mortal Kombat-themed performance at the Olympics over ...

Eurogamer Vikki Blake

PC Gaming Feb 22, 2026

Evo insists its "traditions, values, and identity will remain unchanged" as Saudi acquisition completes

Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has now completed its acquisition of the Evolution Championship Series – Evo, as...

Eurogamer Vikki Blake

PC Gaming Feb 22, 2026

Nintendo is issuing refunds for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition's poorly-received premium Switch 2 Edition upgrade

Nintendo is reportedly issuing refunds for Xenoblade Chronicles X's Switch 2 upgrade. Read more

Eurogamer Vikki Blake

PC Gaming Feb 22, 2026

What's on your bookshelf: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and GSC Game World's Mariia Grygorovych

Hello reader who is also a reader! It's time for another instalment of our winningly impromptu article series in which ...

Rock Paper Shotgun Edwin Evans-Thirlwell

Technology Feb 22, 2026

What to Know About At-Home STI Tests: Pros, Cons, and Recommendations (2026)

It’s easier than ever to test for sexually transmitted infections at home. We break down whether you should.

Wired Louryn Strampe

Technology Feb 22, 2026

What Is Down Fill Power (2026): Fill Weight, Synthetics

Whether you’re looking for extra-warm jackets or bedding, you’ve probably seen this term. Let us, er, fill you in.

Wired Scott Gilbertson

Technology Feb 22, 2026

How to Hide Google’s AI Overviews From Your Search Results

You can avoid Google’s AI summaries in your search results by simply adjusting your query. Or just switch search engin...

Wired Reece Rogers

PC Gaming Feb 22, 2026

The Sunday Papers

Sundays are for finally biting the bullet and spending some of your Christmas money on a boxset of 2000s British Touri...

Rock Paper Shotgun Mark Warren

PC Gaming Feb 22, 2026

As AI threatens to make everything more expensive, are you happy if it takes longer for the next console generation to begin?

First it came for our intellectual property, then it came for our workers, and now it's after our Steam Decks! Read mor...

Eurogamer Matt Wales

Technology Feb 22, 2026

Creatine Supplements Are Everywhere. Do I Need Them? (2026)

It’s the most studied supplement in sports medicine, but it’s not just for athletes anymore.

Wired Boutayna Chokrane

Technology Feb 22, 2026

How to View the ‘Blood Moon’ Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3

Next month, the Earth will come between the sun and the moon, causing the moon to take on an eerie reddish hue.

Wired Jorge Garay

Technology Feb 22, 2026

Best Electric Toothbrush, Backed by Real-Life Testing (2026)

How to choose a toothbrush that protects your smile and gum health.

Wired Boutayna Chokrane

PC Gaming Feb 22, 2026

Whatever happened to boxing games? Fight Night Round 3 wore my thumbs out, and 20 years on I still love it for it

I miss boxing - not that I ever did it. It used to be a kind of combat-sport backbone running through the country. I re...

Eurogamer Robert Purchese

Technology Feb 21, 2026

Sony’s WH-CH720N headphones offer excellent value at full price, but right now they're a steal.

Sony’s WH-CH720N headphones offer excellent value at full price, but right now they're a steal.

Wired Louryn Strampe