Video Game News 2/17/2026

Video Game News 2/17/2026

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#ValveConfirmSteamDeck
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Yep, the Steam Deck OLED going out of stock is due to the AI-fuelled RAM and storage shortages, Valve confirm

Steam Deck is out of stock in the US as Valve warns of ‘intermittent’ memory and storage shortages

Valve confirm Steam Deck stock issues due to "memory and storage shortages"

Steam Deck Stocks Affected by RAM Shortages, LCD 256 GB Model Discontinued

Valve Gives Out Of Stock Alerts For Steam Deck Due To RAM Shortages

Steam Deck OLED stock hit by RAM and SSD shortages in worrying sign for Steam Machine release

All Steam Deck models are sold out following RAM shortages

Valve blames dwindling Steam Deck supplies on RAM and storage shortages as AI-driven demand further threatens games industry

Steam Deck OLED stock affected by component shortages

Valve warns of Steam Deck OLED stock issues due to RAM shortage

Valve breaks its silence on Steam Deck OLED scarcity and yes, it's because of the RAM and storage crisis

The Steam Deck Is Still Out Of Stock And Valve Says Get Used To It

#CallOfDutyWarzoneMobile
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Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile set to shut down servers

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Will Shut Down Its Servers Soon

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will be shut down in April after Activision states it "did not meet our expectations with mobile-first players"

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers to shut down in April 2026

Activision is shutting down Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Shutting Down in April

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Servers Will Be Turned Off in April, Activision Confirms

#ShadowOfWar
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Xbox has announced the rest of February’s Game Pass titles, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is Coming to Game Pass in March

The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Complete Edition Joins Xbox Game Pass

Here's the next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for February

Xbox Game Pass Players Lose Four More Games In February 2026

Game Pass Adds More In February 2026, Including Avatar And College Football 26

Microsoft Announces Xbox Game Pass February 2026 Wave 2 Lineup, Including Witcher 3 and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Kingdom Come Deliverance II And The Witcher 3 Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass

#Switch2
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Assassin's Creed Shadows' new update will let you literally spring into action and check for pointless granular stats

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Adds Detailed Stats and Manual Jump, Claws of Awaji Dated for Switch 2

Assassin’s Creed Shadows 1.1.8 update out today, patch notes – Nintendo Switch 2 improvements included

Assassin's Creed Shadows' Latest Update Arrives On Switch 2 Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Switch 2 gets Claws of Awaji expansion in March

Almost a Year On, Assassin's Creed Shadows Post-Launch Support Continues With the Addition of a Jump Button

#LaboratoryReagents
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After major Arc Raiders exploit ruins games, Embark knows players want "fast action" but is taking its time to stay fair

Where to find Laboratory Reagents in ARC Raiders

Embark Studios is cracking down on players who abused Arc Raiders' recent duplication exploit and other glitches

Still unsure about Marathon? Take a break from ARC Raiders for its upcoming Server Slam

Duck dupe criminals nabbed: Embark is dishing out warnings and even ban hammers for miscreants abusing recent duplication glitches in Arc Raiders

#Classic
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Unreal Tournament 2004 is now grabbable for free and optimised for modern PCs, thanks to dedicated fans

Fan group makes Unreal Tournament 2004 available to play for free and in 4K, with Epic’s permission

Unreal Tournament 2004 Is Available To Play For Free And Epic Won’t Be Suing Anyone Over It

Classic shooter Unreal Tournament 2004 is now free as fans revive and release it with Epic's blessing

#SnakeEyes
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G.I. Joe Snake Eyes game not cancelled following reported Atomic Arcade studio closure, but its ultimate fate remains unclear

Snake Eyes Game Remains In Development, But Changes Are Apparently Afoot

Update: Hasbro shutters internal video game studio Atomic Arcade

G.I. Joe Snake Eyes Game Dev Reportedly Shut Down, but Game Is Still Coming

#MarioTennisFever
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UK software sales chart for the week ending February 14, 2026 – Mario Tennis Fever, Reanimal, and Yakuza in the top 10

Mario Tennis Fever Controls Guide

Mario Tennis Fever Review – A Fantastic Switch 2 Sports Game With Endless Variety

Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Mario Tennis Fever?

UK Charts: Mario Tennis Fever Serves Up A Decent Debut

#MasterCollectionVol
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Beloved Konami Games Delisted From PS Store, Fans Upset

Konami Cruelly Delists Several Metal Gear Solid Games on PS3, PSP without Notice

Metal Gear Solid 4 and Peace Walker delisted from PS3 store following Master Collection Vol. 2 reveal

Surprise! Konami Just Quietly Delisted Old Metal Gear Solid Games Ahead Of The Newest Remasters

Metal Gear Solid 4 Remaster Is Leaving Online Multiplayer In The Past

#Nintendo
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Nintendo’s Virtual Boy app is now available on Switch Online, with seven games at launch

Guide: 'Can You Use Labo VR Goggles For Virtual Boy Games On Switch?' & Other Nintendo Classics VB Questions Answered

Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics now available to download

#Rpg
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Avowed Review (PS5) – Foresworn

Avowed (PS5) Review: Obsidian Action RPG Was Worth the Wait

Review: Avowed (PS5) - Overlooked Xbox RPG Arrives with Some Big Upgrades

#TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie
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Lots of toys revealed for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, pre-orders open

Gallery: Jakks Pacific Has Officially Revealed Its Mario Galaxy Movie Toy Line

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie JAKKS Pacific Toys Now Available for Pre-Order

#NintendoSwitch
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Two Point Museum reveals Zooseum DLC [update: out now on Nintendo Switch 2]

Two Point Museum Zooseum Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 – Biggest DLC Yet Arrives

Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC launches on Nintendo Switch 2 today

#Paranormasight
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Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse Review — Let The Sea Set You Free

Review: I Want to Reexperience Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse

Mini Review: Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse (Switch) - Plenty To Plunder In This Solid Sequel

#DigimonStoryTimeStrangerA
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Final Digimon Story: Time Stranger DLC Pack Debuts in March

Digimon Story Time Stranger Anti-ParadoX Releasing in March

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Anti-ParadoX DLC Revealed for March

#TheRoguePrince
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The Rogue Prince Of Persia Spring Roadmap Reveals Two Upcoming Free Major Updates

The Rogue Prince of Persia unveils spring 2026 roadmap of updates with "quicker and tougher" biomes and improved endgame

The Rogue Prince of Persia Outlines 2026 Roadmap, Includes New Elements, Difficulties, Weapon Affixes, Tools, Parkour, And Arenas

#SuperMonkeyBall
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Roger Clark posts fan’s plea for forgiveness over deleted Red Dead Redemption 2 save

Red Dead Redemption 2 Actor Shares Unusual Cameo Request

In a desperate attempt to undo the damage of accidentally wiping their fiancée's Red Dead Redemption 2 save, someone paid $159 to enlist Arthur Morgan's voice actor to apologise for them

#StarTrekOnline
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Star Trek Online’s season 35 aka Corruption has officially launched – here’s the new trailer

Ezri Dax returns to Star Trek Online to face a Lovecraftian threat

Star Trek Online: Corruption Now Available

#Playstation5
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Styx: Blades of Greed PC Review – Stunning Stealth and Goblin Brilliance

Styx Blades of Greed Early Access is LIve

Styx Returns In Blades Of Greed – Stealth, Quartz, And Goblin Mischief Await

Styx: Blades of Greed review

#CrimsonDesert
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Despite its live service predecessor, you won't have to worry about microtransactions in the impending Crimson Desert

Don't Expect Crimson Desert to Be Easy, PS5 Open Worlder Won't Have Difficulty Options at Launch

#Witcher
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Ahead of The Witcher remake, the Witcher 1's lead story designer has just wrapped up a 26 episode dev commentary

Lead story designer on the first Witcher game just rolled credits on a full playthrough, and you can watch the whole thing on YouTube

#MiniMotorways
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Mini Motorways explores the coast with new Cape Town map in the Tabletop Traffic update

Mini Motorways gains free “Tabletop Traffic ” update

#ResidentEvil
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Weapons director had ‘carte blanche to do whatever he wanted’ with Resident Evil movie reboot, studio CEO says

The director of the new Resident Evil movie was allowed to do "whatever he wanted" with the IP following Weapons' success

#XboxAlly
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Asus ROG Xbox Ally X gets a price increase of nearly $200 in Japan

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is the latest piece of gaming hardware to get a price increase (at least in Japan)

#EasyAnticheat
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Rocket League is adding Easy Anti-Cheat, Psyonix say Linux will still be supported with Proton

Easy Anti-Cheat is coming to Rocket League, but Psyonix promises not to get all Fortnite with it and hose your Steam Deck and Linux installs