Author: Avinash

Abxylute announces N6 and N9C ‘deck-style’ controllers for Switch 2, but I think they’ll have some stiff competition with the Nitro Deck 2 arriving soon. Source link #Nitro #Deck #competition #Abxylute #announces #Switch #2compatible #handheld #controllers

Game studios everywhere are grappling with the impact of expensive years-long development cycles that can turn big budget games into huge financial boondoggles. And while that conversation has taken place over the specter of big-budget financial misfires like Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws, it turns out even studios turning out hit games like PlayStation-owned Sucker Punch Productions are worried about those expansive timelines as well.That’s according to outgoing studio head and company co-founder Brian Fleming, who discussed the topic with Game Developer after Ghost of Yotei won the award for “Best Adventure Game” at the 2026 DICE Awards. “These games are…

Hardik Pandya, left, celebrates with captain Suryakumar Yadav the wicket of Netherlands’ Michael Levitt during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Netherlands in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: It’s been four games and four wins but India are yet to have a complete performance with the bat in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Unlike the appetisers served in the bilateral which preceded the multi-nation tournament, the main course has fallen far short of expectations. The Men in Blue have had different heroes bail them out of precarious situations in all four…

Gabon has blocked major social media platforms “until further notice,” citing national security. Here is why VPN demand is currently up by 8,000% as residents look to stay connected. Source link #Gabon #blocks #social #media #notice #VPN #demand #soars

After GrapheneOS revealed it lacked high-bandwidth European servers, Mullvad publicly offered sponsorship. While no formal partnership has been confirmed, the move highlights growing collaboration within the privacy ecosystem. Source link #Mullvad #VPN #offers #server #support #privacyfirst #GrapheneOS

Devcats, an independent Brazil-based developer known for the Full of Cats series, has entered the publishing space. Via a press release, the team says its looking to leverage its experience in “marketing, community-building, and game development” to “create and expand opportunities” for independent teams.The first title under the publishing label is titled Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery, which is definitely on brand. It is being developed by Pennsylvania-based developer Nobody Crown, and currently slated to launch in Q2 2026.”Our mission at Devcats is to raise awareness for cat adoption and rescue efforts through the fun, cozy, and wholesome games we…

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, plus my commentary on the puzzles. Source link #NYT #Connections #today #hints #answers #February

The collaboration spans Words With Friends, Zynga Poker, Two Dots, FarmVille 3, and Dragon City Zynga Poker players can participate in a sweepstakes for a trip to the live season finale in LA The event officially ties into the Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans premiere on Feb 25th Survivor has never really stayed confined to television, so seeing it spill over into mobile again isn’t all that surprising. What is a little different this time is the scale. To mark the show’s 50th season, Zynga is threading Survivor-themed events through several of its biggest franchises at once,…

The path to being a popular musician, barring nepo babies, is like a long adventure. It requires a lot of hard work and grinding, and like many RPGs, it doesn’t always end up how you were hoping. As Jason Wishnov spoke to us about his latest game, People of Note, I admired how passionate he was about his own game. Having only worked on two games prior, Before the Echo and There Came an Echo, he seemed excited about this new endeavor. He spoke enthusiastically about the mash-up system, how musical the game is, and what he expects of the…

People of Note blends musical performance, rhythm and turn-based combat in one of the most creative games coming in 2026. Source link #Played #People #Note #Unique #Musical #RPG #Blending #Final #Fantasy #Pop #Songs