Video Game News 2/18/2026

#ValveConfirmSteamDeck
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Steam Deck Faces US Stock Issues as AI-Driven RAM Shortage Hits Gaming Hardware

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"

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

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

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

Valve warns Steam Deck OLED stock may come and go in some regions amid RAM shortage

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’s servers will go offline on April 17

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"

Warzone Mobile servers are shutting down on April 17, 2026

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

#AllArcRaidersTrials
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All ARC Raiders Trials this week

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

Extreme Weather Alert: ARC Raiders Shrouded Sky Update Release Date

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

Arc Raiders Dev Says Players Who Used 'Recent Exploits' Will Face Warnings and Suspensions Starting This Week

#AssassinsCreedShadows
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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

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

#Injustice2
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Xbox has announced the rest of February’s Game Pass titles, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

A New Batch Of Game Pass Games Announced, Adding Kingdom Come : Deliverance 2

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

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

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

Fans made Unreal Tournament 2004 available and free to play with Epic Games' permission

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

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

Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch stays true to its god-awful roots

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

#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

#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

Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC for Nintendo Switch 2 Now Available

#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

#Ignite
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Aion Classic’s Ignite update and Hellshot aka Phoenix class is finally en route to EU players soon

AION Classic EU Update 4.5, 'Ignite' Announced, With Major Overhauls, New Phoenix Class, and New Progression Zone

New Phoenix Class Coming To AION Classic EU In ‘Ignite’ Update

AION Classic EU’s Update 4.5 “Ignite” adds the Phoenix class and a new Teva zone in early 2026

#Tmnt
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Magic: The Gathering's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Set Brings Iconic Characters And A Homage To Video Games

Magic: The Gathering’s new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set is clearly crafted with love, but questions remain

Magic: The Gathering - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Is A Fun Time Capsule Full Of Surprises

Thanks To A Gaffe, You Can Get Extra Magic: The Gathering Promo Cards

Magic: The Gathering's TMNT Commander Deck Is a Video Game Homage Packed With Classic Characters

#Royale
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Hyper Scape lives! Or at least it might, if one group of folks seeking to revive the game can get it working

Ubisoft's short-lived battle royale shooter Hyper Scape is being revived by a passionate fan, but don't expect the multiplayer to work anytime soon

Hyper Scape, the long-forgotten Ubisoft battle royale, is being revived by fans

#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

#FinalFantasyVii
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Xbox Game Pass Adds The Witcher 3, Final Fantasy III, and More

Final Fantasy IX: A Surprising Direction for a Unique Progression

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

#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

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

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

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

#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

#StardewValley
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Stardew Valley fan sleeps for 1,000 years, breaks Switch doing it

Stardew Valley fan left their Switch running for 'over 3 weeks straight' to sleep for 1,000 years, waking up to immortal villagers, giant mushrooms and debris everywhere

Stardew Valley Player Sleeps For 1,000 Years And Wakes Up To Something Completely Unexpected

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

Interview: Chatting Star Trek Online Ship Design Philosophy and Star Trek Canon With EP Thomas Marrone

Star Trek Online: Corruption is Live on PC, With New Episode, TFO, and Special 16th Anniversary Event

Star Trek Online’s “Corruption” update hits PC with a new episode, TFO, and 16th anniversary event

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

#StunningBiomes
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Best Drift Cars In Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 6 Showcases Four More Stunning Biomes, Including Japan’s Coast and Highlands

#NintendoFilesNew
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Nintendo Files New DMCA to Remove Yuzu and 12 More Switch Emulators

Nintendo hits more Switch emulators on GitHub with DMCA takedown notices

#Clevatess
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Guardian Tales to cross over with anime and manga series Clevatess

Guardian Tales x Clevatess Crossover Kicks Off with a Month-Long Event!

#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