Limited-time demo for Annihilated is available for PC via Steam Next Fest

I’m so excited about this demo! It lets you play through the beginning parts of each of the four main characters’ stories. And the best part? Death Kumiai is saying that if you make progress in the demo, you’ll be able to carry that over to the full game when it comes out! That’s awesome.

Age of Empires 2 Added Voice Chat, but Forgot to Ask Permission

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is an updated version of the classic strategy game from the 1990s, now compatible with today’s computers and boasting an active online community. The game continues to receive updates, with the upcoming ‘The Last Chieftains’ downloadable content releasing on February 17, 2026, and introducing medieval South African civilizations for players to command.

ARC Raiders Hurricane Map Condition Affects Throwables and Visibility

The team behind ARC Raiders just released a short video hinting at the game’s dangerous weather. It shows intense winds, flying objects that can break your defenses, and limited visibility. However, the video also suggests players will be able to not just endure these storms, but actually use them to their advantage.

Sony closes Bluepoint Games after canceling God of War live-service

This decision comes after a difficult year for PlayStation’s plans to offer ongoing, online games. In January 2025, Sony stopped development on several multiplayer games that hadn’t been publicly announced. This included a live-service version of God of War that Bluepoint Games was creating.

Villion:Code BGM previews added with more gameplay features & key characters introduced

I’m so excited about the new update! It’s adding a bunch of cool gameplay stuff, and even more importantly, some really important characters who are going to be central to the story. Plus, Compile Heart just released some previews of the music by Tsukasa Masuko, which sounds amazing, and the opening movie! It features a song called “Rebirth Code” by FRAM, and it looks fantastic – it’s really getting me hyped for the game!

No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files PS5 & Xbox port impressions, comparisons, and more

I recently got back into playing AI: The Somnium Files and wanted to see how it ran on a bunch of different systems. I tested it on the Switch (both the original and OLED models), and even tried running a Switch version on my Steam Deck. I also played it on my PC, of course! I was curious if there were any differences since the game first came out last year, so I took screenshots and compared all the versions. I’ve included those comparisons, plus details on how long it takes to load everything, down below.