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AppWizard

February 26, 2026

“Talos have mercy”: Oblivion Remastered player uses PC magic to turn Bethesda’s RPG into Resident Evil – and fans are now calling for the return of a beloved 12-year-old mod

A player known as "SwimmingNo1851" has recreated a zombie-infested Imperial City in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, showcasing a chaotic battle between zombies and guards in a video that has gained attention from the gaming community. The community has responded with humorous comments and nostalgia for a previous zombie mod from the original 2006 version of Oblivion, called 28 Days and a Bit 4, which has over 200,000 views. Many players express a desire for a similar zombie-themed mod in the remastered version. Additionally, SwimmingNo1851 has spent 300 days following an Imperial Palace Guard in hopes of looting his armor.

AppWizard

February 21, 2026

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for February 23 to 27

- Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition - Developer: CAPCOM CO., LTD. - Price: .99 - Release Date: February 26 - Optimized for: Xbox Series X|S - Towerborne - Developer: Xbox Game Studios - Price: Included with Game Pass - Release Date: February 26 - Optimized for: Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere - Tales of Berseria Remastered Deluxe Edition Pre-Order - Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. - Price: .99 - Release Date: February 26 - Optimized for: Xbox Series X|S - Bread & Fred - Developer: Atari, Infogrames - Price: TBD - Release Date: February 24 - Optimized for: Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery - Capy Spa - Developer: Afil Games - Price: TBD - Release Date: February 24 - Optimized for: Xbox Series X|S - Dark Farts: Parody Smell Edition - Developer: GamePoc LTD - Price: TBD - Release Date: February 25 - Optimized for: Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere - Deep Space Shooter - Developer: Valkyrie Initiative LLP - Price: TBD - Release Date: February 25 - Optimized for: Xbox Series X|S - Journey of Johann: Castle Crusade - Developer: Xitilon - Price: TBD - Release Date: February 25 - Optimized for: Xbox Series X|S - WorldNeverland – Elnea Kingdom - Developer: althi Inc. - Price: .99 - Release Date: February 26 - Optimized for: Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

AppWizard

February 17, 2026

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and The Witcher 3 are coming to Game Pass

Xbox has added several titles to its Game Pass lineup for February, including: - Available Now: - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass across multiple platforms. - Avowed in the Game Pass Premium library. - Aerial_Knight’s DropShot, a single-player skydiving first-person shooter. - Upcoming Releases: - On February 24: TCG Card Shop Simulator in Game Preview. - On February 25: Dice A Million, a roguelike deckbuilder. - On February 26: Towerborne, a co-op action RPG transitioning from game preview and early access. - Notable Titles Coming on March 3: - Final Fantasy III and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, which received multiple nominations at The Game Awards.

BetaBeacon

February 16, 2026

Top Mobile Games to Try in 2026: PlayStation‑Level Fun on Android

- Genshin Impact is an open-world action RPG game available on Android with high-end visuals and constant seasonal updates. - Call of Duty: Mobile brings the classic FPS franchise to Android with fast-paced multiplayer matches and a battle royale mode. - Hearthstone is a strategy card game set in the Warcraft universe, offering deep strategy for veterans and regular expansions. - Just Dance Now brings the energetic dance-filled experience of the Just Dance series to mobile devices with thousands of popular songs to dance to. - The Elder Scrolls: Blades brings the world of Tamriel to mobile devices with fast-paced combat, dungeon crawling, and town building.

AppWizard

February 15, 2026

After the Minecraft Movie, Jason Momoa Joins a Highly Anticipated New Video Game Adaptation

Jason Momoa is set to star in a cinematic adaptation of the cooperative shooter game Helldivers, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. The film, directed by Justin Lin and co-written by Gary Dauberman, is scheduled for release on November 10, 2027. Helldivers, launched in 2015, has gained popularity for its challenging gameplay and satirical humor, reminiscent of Starship Troopers. Sony is actively adapting video games into films, following the successes of Uncharted and The Last of Us.

AppWizard

February 11, 2026

Steam’s most‑wishlisted games reveal an unexpected frontrunner — and Xbox Game Studios is holding strong

Alinea Analytics has identified the most-wishlisted games on Steam for release in 2026. The top three are: 1. Subnautica 2 - 3.8 million wishlists, featuring co-op multiplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere support, and availability on Xbox Game Pass, delayed from 2025 to 2026. 2. Forza Horizon 6 - 2.6 million wishlists, has sold 220,000 copies on Steam, set in Japan, also supports Xbox Play Anywhere and will be available on Xbox Game Pass, releasing on May 19, 2026. 3. Resident Evil Requiem - 2.5 million wishlists, features characters Leon and Grace Ashcroft, blending survival horror with combat, not available on Game Pass or Xbox Play Anywhere, releasing on February 26, 2026.

AppWizard

January 30, 2026

Amazon Games boss Hartmann reportedly leaving as firm retreats from PC and console

Christoph Hartmann, head of Amazon Game Studios, is leaving the company, which is shifting its focus from PC and console gaming to prioritize its Luna cloud streaming service. This change coincides with Amazon's layoffs affecting approximately 16,000 roles, following a previous round of 14,000 layoffs in October 2025. The gaming division may face challenges due to this strategic pivot, and significant reductions have already occurred in Amazon's gaming operations. The project New World Aeternum is scheduled to go offline in January 2027. Hartmann joined Amazon in 2018 and has over two decades of experience from 2K Games.

Winsage

January 22, 2026

Microsoft needed a win with Windows’ latest update, but even its fix needed fixing

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the company's commitment to an AI-driven future, urging against dismissing AI-generated content. Users have expressed frustration with Windows' increasing focus on AI, particularly with the Copilot feature, leading to attempts to disable AI functionalities, with reports of 114 such attempts. Recent Microsoft updates have introduced complications, including black screen errors for Nvidia GPUs, a bug in Outlook Classic affecting POP account users, and unexpected restarts in Windows 11 Enterprise builds. Microsoft released additional patches, including update KB5077797, to address the restart issue, but the Outlook bug remains unresolved. Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, acknowledged challenges but stated the gaming platform is strong. Last year's updates also caused significant disruptions, affecting essential OS functions and creative software. Some users found relief in the removal of Copilot through update KB5053602, while others are considering alternatives like MacBooks and Linux for a more streamlined experience.

Winsage

January 21, 2026

Play more: Xbox app is now available on Arm-based Windows 11 PCs

Windows 11 has made significant advancements in gaming, particularly for Arm-based devices. The Xbox app is now available on all Arm-based Windows 11 PCs, with over 85% of the Game Pass catalog compatible. Xbox Cloud Gaming offers an alternative for unsupported titles. The introduction of Prism allows x86/x64 software to run on Arm, supporting AVX and AVX2 for modern games. Epic Anti-Cheat support has enabled popular games like Gears of War: Reloaded and Fortnite on these devices. The Windows Performance Fit feature helps players choose games based on their hardware capabilities. Ongoing collaborations aim to enhance catalog compatibility and improve the gaming experience on various Windows 11 devices. Player feedback is shaping updates and new titles for Arm-based Windows 11 PCs.

AppWizard

January 16, 2026

New GOG owner reckons it doesn’t have to beat Steam outright, just do a few things better: “If there’s a version of the game that’s clearly better on GOG, and it has the promise that it will run forever… people will come”

Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD Projekt and owner of GOG, is adopting a nuanced strategy for digital game distribution, avoiding direct competition with Steam. GOG's managing director, Maciej Gołębiewski, emphasizes leveraging their strengths, while Kiciński believes in the quality of GOG's offerings and user loyalty. He envisions that as gamers recognize GOG's curated selection, they will naturally choose the platform. Additionally, recent reports indicate that games using generative AI, like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Stellaris, have generated significant revenue. Kiciński focuses on building a community around quality content and user experience for GOG's future.