Author: Obsidian

Welcome to the Colony… Wait, Wrong Game If you have been craving a Viking game that trades the mythological superpowers of God of War or Assassin’s Creed Valhalla for mud, blood, and turn-based shield walls, NORSE: Oath of Blood might just be the raiding party you’ve been waiting for. Released just yesterday, February 17, 2026, by Norwegian developer Arctic Hazard and publisher Tripwire Presents, this game promises a grounded, gritty take on the Viking Age. It’s XCOM with axes. It’s Expeditions: Viking with a higher production budget. It’s… currently sitting at “Mixed” reviews on Steam. Why the mixed reception? Is…

The “It” Factor They say puzzle games are a hard sell on Steam. In a marketplace dominated by high-octane shooters and sprawling 100-hour RPGs, a game that asks you to sit quietly and think about moving blocks can often get lost in the shuffle. But every once in a while, a title emerges that simply has “it.” Today, that title is HAMSTERMIND. HAMSTERMIND, released today, February 16, 2026, is one of those games. Developed by the French indie team Righteous Tree, this title might look like a casual romp for children at first glance. It features a cute hamster in…

The wait is over. After 18 years of exclusivity, Metal Gear Solid 4 is coming to modern consoles and PC. Plus: Peace Walker, Ghost Babel, and confirmation for the Nintendo Switch 2. For nearly two decades, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has been the white whale of video game preservation. Trapped on the PlayStation 3 due to the Cell Processor’s complex architecture, fans believed it might never see a native port to other hardware. Today, Konami proved them wrong. During Sony Interactive’s State of Play showcase, Konami officially unveiled Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The…

The Baba Yaga is finally getting the digital adaptation he deserves. Keanu Reeves, AKA John Wick, returns to voice the legendary assassin in a prequel action game from the developers of ‘Space Marine 2’. For over a decade, action fans have watched Keanu Reeves tear through nightclubs, museums, and city streets with a fluidity that redefined cinema action. And for over a decade, gamers have asked the same question: “Where is the AAA John Wick game?” While we have had strategy titles (like John Wick Hex) and cameos in Fortnite and Payday, we have never had the true third-person, high-budget…

Out of the Maw, Into the Fire When Tarsier Studios announced they were leaving the Little Nightmares franchise behind, there was a collective gasp in the horror community. They had defined a sub-genre—the “tiny child in a big, scary world” platformer. But their latest creation, REANIMAL, proves that they didn’t leave the genre because they were out of ideas; they left because they wanted to go darker, weirder, and louder than their previous IP allowed. Released on February 13, 2026, REANIMAL is a spiritual successor that shares DNA with its predecessors but mutates it into something far more visceral. It…

The Lamb Returns to the Fold Since its release, Cult of the Lamb has occupied a unique niche in the gaming landscape: a perfect fusion of Animal Crossing cuteness and The Binding of Isaac brutality. Over the years, developer Massive Monster has supported the game with generous free updates, expanding the endgame and fleshing out the combat. However, Woolhaven marks a significant shift. As the first paid DLC expansion (priced at $16.99), expectations were high. Could the team justify the price tag in a game that has given away so much for free? The answer is a resounding yes. Woolhaven…