Latest Gaming News

📅February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
February 2026 gaming highlights include major releases like Resident Evil Requiem and Nioh 3, investment opportunities in cloud gaming and esports, regulatory crackdowns, and AI advancements.
1

Resident Evil Requiem Set for February 27 Launch as February's Biggest Release

Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline entry, blends classic survival horror with modern narrative, launching February 27 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. It's highlighted as the heaviest hitter of early 2026, fueling fan debates.Source 1 Resident Evil 7 and Village also port to Switch 2 on the same day.Source 1

2

Nioh 3 Releases February 6 as Loudest Action RPG

Nioh 3 launches February 6, positioned as the loudest action RPG of the month with high anticipation.Source 1 It joins a packed February calendar featuring sequels and remasters across platforms.Source 1

3

Avowed Hits PlayStation 5 on February 17

Avowed, a major platform moment, launches on PS5 February 17, expanding its availability.Source 1 This multi-platform release underscores February's diverse lineup.Source 1

4

High on Life 2 Arrives February 13

High on Life 2, the most recognizable sequel, releases February 13 amid a nostalgia-driven month.Source 1 It complements other highlights like Tales of Berseria Remastered.Source 1

5

Tales of Berseria Remastered Launches February 27

Tales of Berseria Remastered offers a strong nostalgia hit on February 27 for PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch.Source 1 Paired with Resident Evil ports, it boosts February's appeal.Source 1

6

Cloud Gaming Platforms Top 2026 Investment Opportunities

Cloud gaming leads with 45% CAGR through 2028, driven by Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce NOW.Source 3 It eliminates hardware barriers for high-quality play on any device.Source 3

7

Mobile Gaming Studios Poised for $200B Market by 2027

Mobile gaming, the largest segment, eyes $200B+ by 2027 with studios like miHoYo and Supercell generating billions.Source 3 Investment focuses on development growth.Source 3

8

eSports Organizations Reach $2.5B by 2027

eSports grows explosively with teams like Fnatic and 100 Thieves securing sponsorships.Source 3 Ranked third in gaming investments for 2026.Source 3

9

AGCO Fines theScore Bet in Ontario Gaming Crackdown

AGCO fined theScore Bet C$105,000 for failing to protect a high-risk gambler who lost C$230,000.Source 4 This signals zero-tolerance ahead of 2026 World Cup.Source 4 Ontario aims to prove mature regulation amid iGaming growth.Source 4

10

Genius Sports Acquires Legend for Gaming Media Powerhouse

Genius Sports entered a definitive agreement to acquire Legend, creating a digital sports and gaming media leader.Source 5 Announced February 5, 2026.Source 5 It builds on prior acquisitions like Sports Innovation Lab.Source 5

11

Razer Advocates AI Augmentation Over Replacement in Gaming

Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan emphasizes AI as a tool to augment human creativity post-CES 2026, criticizing GenAI slop.Source 6 Investments exceed $600M in AI for development efficiency.Source 6 Project AVA demos holographic AI companion using xAI’s Grok.Source 6

12

Young Developers Win WIPO IP Game Jam with Global Entries

WIPO and Global Game Jam awarded five teams from 31 countries for IP-integrated games like Humbug Tales.Source 7 Focused on creativity, narrative, and business potential after October 2025 event.Source 7 Highlights IP education for youth creators.Source 7

Latest Gaming News | DeckBook AI